French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United States is "gradually turning away" from some allies and "ignoring international rules. " He noted that multilateral institutions are functioning less effectively, and major powers are tempted to divide the world.
Ukraine has presented the US with possible options for finalizing the basic framework for ending the war, awaiting feedback from US negotiations with Russia. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the need to increase pressure on the aggressor.
President Zelenskyy announced the readiness of a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine for finalization with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian side also discussed possible options for ending the war with partners.
The arrest of Nicolas Maduro and potential US control over Venezuela's oil assets would deal a financial and geopolitical blow to Russia. This could undermine its position in Latin America and threaten budget stability, as well as lead to the loss of control over Venezuelan oil assets.
US airstrikes in Venezuela during the capture of Nicolas Maduro resulted in the deaths of over 100 people. The deceased were young people and had no connection to the "socialist revolution."
US Vice President J. D. Vance called the detained tanker Marinera (Bella 1) a "fake Russian oil tanker," and the country's Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that its crew faces criminal prosecution.
The Ministry of Economy and DFC have launched an online portal for submitting projects to the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund. The fund is seeking projects in critical minerals, energy, transport, logistics, ICT, and advanced technologies.
France, together with its partners, is developing an action plan in case the US carries out its threat to seize Greenland. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will discuss this issue with the ministers of Germany and Poland.
In Minneapolis, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old American citizen. The Secretary of Homeland Security called it self-defense, while the city's mayor called on ICE to leave Minneapolis.
US President Donald Trump supported a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. The document will allow punishing countries that buy Russian oil, which finances the war.
US President Donald Trump is not afraid to detain oil tankers under sanctions. The White House does not believe this will provoke tensions with Russia.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is considering all options regarding Greenland, examining what is in the best interests of the United States. She emphasized that diplomacy has always been the president's first option.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted the US's resolve after the detention of a Russian ship in the North Atlantic. He emphasized that acting instead of fear is key to effective relations with Russia and bringing peace closer.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a three-stage plan for Venezuela, which includes stabilization, recovery, and a transitional period.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said the crew of the tanker Marinera, seized in the North Atlantic, would face trial in the United States. The vessel was carrying sanctioned oil, and its crew is subject to prosecution for violating federal law.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is currently turning up its nose, but Ukraine's partners are strong enough to turn it down. He emphasized that Americans are negotiating with Russians and discussing various options.
The Head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov, reported on fruitful negotiations in Paris with national security advisors and the US delegation regarding security guarantees. He also met with the head of French military intelligence, General Jacques Langlade de Montgros.
Political scientist Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained what peacekeeping forces would mean for Ukraine and how effective they would be. He emphasized that it is fundamentally important for Kyiv not to be left alone with Russia in the post-war period.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow is closely monitoring reports of US military personnel boarding the Marinera vessel, which was sailing under the Russian flag. Russia demands that the US ensure humane and dignified treatment of Russian citizens on the Marinera vessel.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced the third meeting with the American side in Paris, where key elements of the basic framework for ending the war were substantively discussed. Representatives of Ukraine and the USA took part in the negotiations, focusing on possible formats for further contacts at the leadership level.
President of the European Council António Costa stated that the security guarantees agreement is a key step towards achieving a just peace in Ukraine. He also emphasized that Ukraine's accession to the EU is an important security guarantee.
Donald Trump stated that without his intervention, Russia would have had all of Ukraine, and recalled ending eight wars. He also noted that Russia and China do not fear NATO without the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that no new air defense systems have arrived from the US, missiles are coming in gradually, and Ukraine aims to accelerate this process. He also noted that he discussed this issue with European partners, particularly France.
The US detained the tanker Sophia in the Caribbean Sea, which was reportedly transporting oil from Venezuela in violation of the embargo. This is the second sanctioned tanker seized by the US.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that changes to legislation regarding elections and a referendum depend on the progress of peace negotiations. He noted that if Ukraine manages to agree on a peace plan in January, then February could become a month for legislative changes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss, among other things, security guarantees for Ukraine for a period of more than 15 years. This issue was raised by Zelenskyy in December in Mar-a-Lago.
US forces boarded a Venezuelan-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a week-long pursuit. The US had been pursuing the tanker since last month after it attempted to circumvent a blockade around Venezuela.
A clear US commitment to support Ukraine has been removed from the text of the joint statement adopted in Paris. Instead, the US commits to supporting forces in the event of an attack and providing intelligence and logistical assistance.
President Zelenskyy believes that the US has tools to pressure Russia, similar to the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro. He suggested conducting a similar operation against Ramzan Kadyrov so that Putin would consider ending the war.
The United States is attempting to seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a more than two-week pursuit across the Atlantic. The operation is being conducted by the Coast Guard and US military, with Russian warships nearby.
