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.
Donald Trump stated that after a previous conversation with Russian President Putin, the parties discussed all key issues in detail. This happened after negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where details were also discussed.
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.
Donald Trump announced that after negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the parties "came very close" to a peace plan. The meeting between the US and Ukrainian presidents lasted more than two hours.
President Zelenskyy emphasized respect for the Ukrainian people and the complexity of the issue.
On December 27 and 28, severe snowstorms swept across the US and a number of European countries, leading to fatalities in Sweden and thousands of flight delays in the United States. Storm Johannes left hundreds of thousands of people without power in Scandinavia, and 11 centimeters of snow fell in New York.
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.
On Monday, December 29, cloudy weather with black ice and a blizzard is forecast in Ukraine, Level I danger has been declared. The temperature at night will be 1-6°C below zero, during the day from 4°C below zero to 1°C above zero.
Negotiations between the US and Ukrainian presidents focus on security guarantees and territories.
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.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is serious about a peace deal, and explosions are heard from both sides. He emphasized that both Ukraine and Russia are carrying out attacks.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, have begun their meeting. Zelenskyy emphasized that the meeting is dedicated to peace talks and a plan, and thanked Trump for his support.
US President Donald Trump promised Ukraine significant economic benefits from a deal during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The meeting of the presidents took place in Mar-a-Lago.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The news is being updated.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to hold another telephone conversation after the meeting of the US President with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversation between Putin and Trump lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Ukrenergo announced that on December 29, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Dozens of activists with Ukrainian flags gathered on the bridge to Mar-a-Lago. They expressed support for Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his talks with Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV sent three trucks with over 100,000 servings of instant soups to the regions of Ukraine most affected by the hostilities. This humanitarian aid, received from a Korean manufacturer, is important for the population facing damage to civilian infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump announced that the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will begin at 8:00 PM Kyiv time in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago.
Fierce fighting continues in Huliaipole, with part of the city under the control of Russian troops. The occupiers are actively storming positions, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding a significant part of the city, inflicting tangible losses on the enemy.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine is trying to change the situation on the battlefield instead of preparing for negotiations. Lavrov also accused European countries of blocking peace efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Donald Trump today at 8:00 PM. Approximately at 9:00 PM, Zelenskyy and Trump will hold a phone conversation with European leaders.
US President Donald Trump went to play golf in Palm Beach before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, a regular bus with 30 passengers was involved in an accident, overturning on its side. One man died, and five people, including a child, were injured.
Why Keir Starmer was not present during Zelenskyy's phone call with European leaders, The Telegraph found out.
