Donald Trump stated that his 28-point peace plan for Ukraine is not a final proposal. He noted that the war should not have started, and he aims to end it.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Kyiv's allies are focused on the Geneva peace talks, which will take place tomorrow. He also emphasized the need for Ukraine to be able to defend itself in the event of a ceasefire.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that any peace plan must take into account Russia's failure to fulfill its obligations, and key decisions must be made in Kyiv. He emphasized that no plan should allow Russia to achieve its strategic goals.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in Geneva to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Italy will also send its representative to participate in the negotiations.
European states insist on correcting at least four provisions of the US peace plan for Ukraine, including those concerning territorial division, army reduction, and real security guarantees. Europeans are also concerned about the future of frozen Russian assets, from which the Russian president should not derive financial benefit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized to Donald Trump that Europe must be part of any process to end the war in Ukraine, as its defeat would affect the entire continent. The US has prepared a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on the model of NATO's Article 5, but Ukraine objects to accepting this plan, which involves territorial concessions.
EU leaders will meet in Luanda to discuss the proposed 28-point US peace plan for Ukraine. This plan provides for territorial concessions and security guarantees, but Ukraine does not accept it.
Representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the EU, the US, and Ukraine will meet in Geneva. They will discuss the peace plan for Ukraine proposed by Washington.
At the G20 summit, Western leaders emphasized their readiness to contribute to lasting peace, stressing that borders must not be changed by force. They also expressed concern about the proposed restrictions on Ukraine's armed forces.
Western leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa stated that the unilateral US plan to end the war in Ukraine is a basis that needs refinement. They are concerned about the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces and the inadmissibility of changing borders by force.
US officials, at a meeting with NATO ambassadors in Kyiv, stated that the US plans to push for Ukraine to sign a peace agreement as soon as possible, otherwise Kyiv will face a "much worse deal. " The proposed agreement involves Ukraine ceding territories occupied by Russia, as well as amnesty for war crimes.
Brazil's Supreme Court has authorized the preventive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was taken from house arrest to federal police headquarters. This occurred a few days before the start of his 27-year imprisonment for organizing an attempted coup.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced the start of consultations between Ukraine and the United States on the possible parameters of a future peace agreement. Ukraine approaches the process with a clear understanding of its interests and will act responsibly.
Ukraine returned 31 civilians from Belarus as a result of negotiations. Among them are women and men aged 18 to 58, some with serious illnesses.
The Office of the President of Ukraine announced consultations on ending the war after the President approved the delegation's composition. This comes against the backdrop of a 28-point US peace plan, which envisages territorial concessions and a threat to cease arms supplies to Ukraine.
Porsche topped the JD Power sales satisfaction ranking in the US for the third consecutive time, followed by Land Rover and Infiniti. Land Rover rose to second place thanks to its updated lineup, while Infiniti, despite a reduced model range, maintained high positions.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that new peace plans for ending Russia's war against Ukraine must take into account Russia's failure to adhere to its agreements. He emphasized that Ukraine has a decisive voice in peace negotiations.
Alexander Lukashenka pardoned 31 citizens of Ukraine. According to reports, the transfer is already underway.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from office on January 5, 2026, following a conflict with Donald Trump. Her decision complicates the position of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President J. D. Vance, was photographed without her wedding ring during a visit to Camp Lejeune military base and earlier at Walter Reed Medical Center. This occurred amid discussions of her possible conversion from Hinduism to Christianity and photos of Vance with another woman.
The first fatal case of the rare H5N5 strain of bird flu has been recorded in the US. The deceased had comorbidities and had contact with poultry.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine requires long-term guarantees, and the details of "Trump's plan" have not yet been worked out. The minister emphasized that Russia is building up its armaments, and European countries have reservations about some points of the plan.
US Vice President J. D. Vance supported the American "peace plan," emphasizing the need to live "in the real world." He noted that any peace agreement must stop the killing, preserve Ukraine's sovereignty, be acceptable to both sides, and maximize the chances of preventing a new war.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his support for the American "peace plan" for Ukraine, believing that Russia would emerge victorious from it. He noted that the current version is less favorable for Ukraine than in 2022, but could quickly end hostilities.
Over 3. 2 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo live near erosion channels that are destroying entire city blocks. The length of the fissures exceeds 700 km, and their number has almost doubled from 2010 to 2023 due to urban expansion.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing the current course of the war and further steps of the European Union. The next steps will be a meeting of European leaders on the sidelines of the G20, and then in Angola at the EU-AU meeting.
Switzerland has allocated almost $12 million to the World Bank fund to support the restoration of the Ukrainian healthcare system. The funds will be directed to a project to expand access to medical services, restore and modernize hospitals, and provide them with modern equipment.
United States generals may arrive in Russia as early as next week for negotiations on Washington's proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine. According to sources, Russian President Putin liked the general structure of the plan, but it does not meet the Kremlin's key demands.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the extent of interaction between Russia and the United States regarding Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine still needs clarification. The necessity of a conversation between Putin and Trump, as well as the level of contacts between Moscow and Washington concerning the plan, is yet to be determined.
The US has issued a general license permitting certain financial transactions related to Russia's Paks II nuclear power plant project in Hungary. The authorized transactions involve Gazprombank, VTB Bank, and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, provided they pertain to the implementation of the nuclear power plant project.
