US President Trump stated that the fate of the peace plan for Ukraine depends solely on his decision. He noted that Zelenskyy "will have nothing until I approve it."
World oil prices for Brent and WTI fell by more than 2% due to expectations of a significant supply surplus in 2026 and US diplomatic activity. Traders are selling off contracts ahead of the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, where a peace plan will be discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The main topics were preparations for a meeting with US President Donald Trump and the negotiation process for peace in Europe.
President Zelenskyy announced that the US has offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantees, but Ukraine seeks a longer term. He would consider it a success if Trump agrees to this during their meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to put a peace plan to a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days. He hopes to negotiate a framework for ending the war with Donald Trump.
President Zelenskyy instructed the First Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the command of the Unmanned Systems Forces to modernize the drone distribution system. This decision was made after criticism from units regarding the provision of the necessary number of drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and European leaders will hold a conference call on Saturday. The meeting aims to brief everyone on the negotiations and establish a framework for ending the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the General Staff and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to develop changes to the sky defense strategy. This is necessary to strengthen the protection of infrastructure and front-line positions.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting where they discussed countering Russian "Shaheds" and Ukraine's "Drone Line. " Russia is using Belarusian territory to bypass Ukrainian defensive positions, placing equipment on residential buildings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, coordinating positions ahead of meetings in Florida. Joint work to ensure security and develop agreed European positions was discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the state of Ukraine's diplomatic work with the United States. He reported on the almost ready first documents and thanked Canada for its support.
President Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Stubb preparations for talks in the US, including a 20-point document and a recovery plan. The Ukrainian and American teams have made significant progress in developing security guarantees and an economic development strategy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the issue of elections was raised by the American side, and security remains a key condition for any vote. He emphasized that partners have enough opportunities to negotiate with Russia on creating a safe infrastructure for elections or a referendum.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian drones are attacking western Ukraine, bypassing Ukrainian air defense borders thanks to Belarus. He noted that this is a serious issue, and tasks regarding it have been set for the next Staff meeting.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, will meet in Florida to discuss a peace plan. Most elements of the agreement, including security guarantees, have already been agreed upon between Ukraine and the US, and the Russians have agreed that a ceasefire is needed for a referendum.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement between Ukraine and the US is almost ready. Its signing depends on a meeting between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida. The main topic of discussion will be documents related to security guarantees for Ukraine, as well as an economic agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is constantly looking for excuses not to sign a peace plan, and it needs to be pressured. Zelenskyy plans to discuss this with US President Donald Trump during a meeting on Sunday in Mar-a-Lago.
Russia and the US made contact following the trip of Kremlin special envoy Kirill Dmitriev to Miami. Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced an agreement to continue the dialogue.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The meeting was announced by Axios journalist Barak Ravid on X.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 987/2025 of December 25 on the inclusion of First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Yevhen Ostryansky in the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Ostryansky, a major general, is responsible for coordinating security and defense issues and preparing Staff meetings.
Rustem Umerov reported on contacts with the American side. An agreement was reached on a high-level meeting with President Trump in the near future.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Pavlo Palisa on strengthening front-line positions and the army. The head of state announced the strengthening of combat units and the drone component, and also signed decrees on awarding Ukrainian soldiers with state awards.
The White House has released a photo card featuring US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The couple smiles and holds hands, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov will meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. President Zelenskyy hopes the conversation will be a step towards peace.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, representatives of President Trump. Significant details of work and ideas for achieving lasting peace were discussed.
Frontline Robotics and German Quantum Systems are scaling up production of the Lens drone for tactical reconnaissance and target destruction. This bomber drone can carry up to 2 kg of payload over 10 km and is equipped with a gyro-stabilized camera.
President Zelenskyy had a warm conversation with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, thanking him for his support of Ukraine. They discussed Russia's brutal attacks on Ukraine during Christmas and their "barbaric" nature.
The head of Ireland's defense and foreign policy departments has refuted a statement by the Military Intelligence Service (IMIS) that China is "hostile. " The minister emphasized the importance of economic cooperation and warned of the risks of isolating Beijing ahead of his upcoming trade mission.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced slow but steady progress in the negotiation process with the United States on Ukraine. This comes against the backdrop of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's publication of 20 points of a "basic document on ending the war."
