French President Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to discuss security guarantees amid ongoing conflict with Russia, with key issues including territorial concessions, military support, and potential peace agreements, while geopolitical tensions extend to US actions in Venezuela and Greenland.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has replaced the security chief and appointed Canadian adviser Chrystia Freeland amid ongoing efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defense and economic resilience, as he prepares for upcoming peace negotiations with a coalition of countries to secure future security guarantees against Russia.
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod region killed one person and wounded two, including a child, amid ongoing tensions before upcoming peace talks in Paris aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict. The region and Ukraine have experienced recent attacks, with casualties reported on both sides, as international efforts to secure peace and security guarantees continue.
European security advisors are in Kyiv to discuss peace proposals amid intensified diplomatic efforts led by the U.S. to end the Ukraine war, with upcoming meetings involving Ukrainian and European leaders, while recent Russian missile and drone attacks have caused casualties and infrastructure damage.
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russian-occupied Kherson killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 during New Year celebrations, amid escalating tensions and ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Russia claims the attack targeted a resort town and involved incendiary devices, while Ukraine denies attacking Putin’s residence. Diplomatic efforts continue, with Ukraine asserting that a peace deal is nearly complete, though key issues remain unresolved.
Ukraine claims to have struck Russian oil facilities and launched drone attacks on Russian territory, while diplomatic efforts continue with US and European allies seeking to advance peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict.
Russia and Ukraine are trading accusations over an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence, which Ukraine denies, calling it a fabrication. Russia claims Ukraine launched 91 drones, but Ukraine and Western officials dismiss the incident as a false flag aimed at undermining peace negotiations. The situation has heightened tensions, with Trump expressing outrage and Russia indicating it may revise its stance in ongoing peace efforts.
U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy are close to reaching an agreement to end the Ukraine war, with progress on security guarantees and ongoing negotiations on key issues like Donbas, while European leaders emphasize the importance of security assurances for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia continues military strikes in Ukraine, causing casualties.
Ukraine's President Zelensky denied Russia's claim of a drone attack on Putin's residence, accusing Moscow of fabricating the incident to undermine peace negotiations, amid ongoing tensions and discussions involving the US and Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sabotaging peace efforts and fabricating attacks to justify further aggression, while discussions with US President Trump focus on security guarantees and potential peace plans amid ongoing conflict and Russian threats.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy requested up to 50 years of security guarantees during his meeting with US President Trump, discussing potential peace negotiations with Russia, which Zelenskyy said would only happen after a framework peace deal is agreed upon by European leaders. The talks also touched on unresolved issues like land disputes, with both sides expressing cautious optimism about reaching an agreement.
Kremlin aide Kirill Dmitriev praised Trump's peace efforts following a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump, as negotiations continue to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with key issues like territorial concessions still unresolved and ongoing military strikes.
Donald Trump claimed that a peace deal to end the Ukraine war is nearly 95% complete after meeting with Zelenskyy, but key issues remain unresolved, and Russia's demands and military actions continue to complicate negotiations. Despite positive optics, no imminent agreement is evident, and ongoing Russian attacks threaten the peace process.
Despite optimistic statements from Trump and Zelensky after lengthy talks, there is no clear progress on key issues like territorial concessions and security guarantees, and Russia's rejection of proposed measures suggests that lasting peace in Ukraine remains unlikely in the near future.
President Donald Trump reports progress in Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, with both sides nearing a draft agreement, though key issues remain unresolved. He also had positive discussions with Zelenskyy and Putin, indicating a potential breakthrough, but no final deal has been reached. The article also covers US military actions, domestic issues, and weather events.