War in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said that Russia would not agree to a ceasefire if Ukraine had to hold a referendum on parts of a peace agreement.
Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Oleksandr Pivnenko showed a video of the combat work of the "Typhoon" unit during the assaults on Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. The unmanned systems unit destroys Russian armored vehicles used in mechanized assaults.
Ukrainian marines eliminated enemy armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk direction. Pilots of the 88th separate battalion of the 35th separate marine brigade detected and destroyed the targets.
As of December 29, 2025, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have eliminated 1,205,690 Russian occupiers. The enemy has also lost over 11,000 tanks and 23,000 armored combat vehicles.
JATEC representatives took part in the final phase of NATO exercise Loyal Dolos 2025, which assessed the combat capabilities of an Alliance unit. Ukrainian experts for the first time practiced the mechanisms of Article 5 of the NATO Treaty.
Citizens of Ukraine who adopt children can receive social assistance from the state. Payments are made until the end of their studies, but no longer than 23 years, in the amount of the difference between 100% of the subsistence minimum and the average monthly total income of the family.
The manuscript contains over 268 pages with detailed diagrams and drawings, some of which were written before the Battle of Poltava in 1709.
The US President said that these Americans died "in a foreign war" and that he was "ashamed. "
Russian air defense allegedly shot down two targets. Relevant videos appeared online.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a "coalition of the willing" will gather in Paris in early January 2026. The goal is to finalize the agreement on specific contributions of countries to security guarantees for Ukraine.
The President of Finland reported on negotiations in the US involving Zelenskyy, Trump, and other European leaders, including Macron and von der Leyen. The discussions lasted over an hour, focusing on concrete steps to end the war and achieve lasting peace.
On the night of December 29, residents of Maykop, the capital of the Republic of Adygea, heard explosions. The Khanskaya military airfield, where air defense operations were recorded, came under attack.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia allegedly "wants success" for Ukraine, especially in energy and selling resources at a low price. This came after his talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where details were also discussed.
The President of the European Commission announced significant progress in peace talks, emphasizing the importance of reliable security guarantees. She held talks with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders, where peace agreements were discussed.
Following the meeting with the US President, the President of Ukraine stated that the parties discussed all aspects of the peace framework and achieved significant results, as well as discussed the sequence of further actions.
Donald Trump announced lengthy negotiations regarding the launch of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which, according to him, is in good condition. He noted that Vladimir Putin is interested in putting the plant into operation.
On December 29, power outages will continue in Ukraine due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Restrictions will affect Kyiv, Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to DTEK.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a full agreement on the peace plan might be reached in January 2026, while Donald Trump expects it within a few weeks. The plan is 90-95% agreed upon, with security guarantees and the military dimension being 100% agreed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced 90% agreement on the 20-point peace plan and 100% agreement on security guarantees and the military dimension. This became known after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, who estimated the plan's agreement at 95%.
After talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump named the European leaders with whom they communicated. He also recognized the war in Ukraine as the largest since World War II.
President Zelenskyy emphasized respect for the Ukrainian people and the complexity of the issue.
On the night of December 28, a warehouse storing Shahed-type UAVs, a pontoon crossing, and a repair unit of the Russian army in Donbas were hit.
US President Donald Trump accused the UN of inaction on global conflicts, including the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized that the US plays a key role in resolving conflicts, while the UN has failed to deal with the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States lasted over two hours. Currently, the presidents are holding a video conference with European leaders.
Negotiations between the US and Ukrainian presidents focus on security guarantees and territories.
Utility services have restored heat supply to almost 400,000 homes that were left without service after the massive enemy attack on December 27. In total, heat supply has been restored to more than 3,500 buildings, and work continues until the situation is fully stabilized.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 38 airstrikes and 2,539 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized 146 occupiers.
According to a US official, "Trump is ready to present US-backed security guarantees to Congress," calling the package the "platinum standard" of what Washington can offer Ukraine.
The meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, began with lunch at the latter's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. A peace plan, 90% of which has already been agreed upon, is being discussed at the meeting.
US President Donald Trump said that talks to end the war are in their final stages, and a decision could be made soon. He stressed that his only deadline is to end the war.