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At the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskiy urged serious, substantive U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva but said Washington often pressures Ukraine to concede while Russia uses leadership changes to delay decisions; he pressed for tougher sanctions and more weapons, floated a Donetsk free-trade zone as a compromise, and urged broader European involvement and a ceasefire/POW exchange.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy says Russia has largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the next trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi; there have been no targeted strikes in the last 24 hours, though shelling near the front line continues. Kyiv says the pause helps negotiations and underlines US-backed efforts to reach a dignified, lasting peace.
At Davos, Trump and Zelenskiy meet as a US envoy signals that negotiations to end the war with Russia have narrowed to a single issue, focusing on Donbas governance, a demilitarized economic zone, and security guarantees. Zelenskiy has offered troop withdrawals in parts of Donetsk and progress on the Zaporizhzhia plant, but key points remain unresolved and it’s unclear if any signing will occur at the World Economic Forum.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he will declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to address power and heating outages after sustained Russian strikes, as freezing weather worsens conditions; Kyiv will host a permanent coordination hub and authorities plan to boost electricity imports to stabilize supplies.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has proposed Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal to become the new energy minister and first deputy prime minister to stabilize Ukraine's energy sector amid ongoing Russian attacks, following a major government shake-up and corruption scandal in the energy sector. The move aims to strengthen Ukraine's resilience as it seeks security guarantees from Western allies and continues efforts to end the war with Russia.
President Trump had a productive phone call with Putin before meeting with Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a potential peace deal in Ukraine, with Trump optimistic about reaching an agreement, while tensions with Russia and Europe continue amid ongoing conflict and Russian strikes on Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, according to reports from Axios and a Ukrainian official, though Reuters has not independently verified the information.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy confirmed that 52 residents of the border village Hrabovske, who had long interacted with neighbors in Russia, were taken by Russian troops, highlighting ongoing tensions and the complex situation in the Sumy region. Zelenskiy emphasized the civilians' non-violent interactions and the challenges in securing their return amid Russian advances in the area.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy described his recent meeting with Trump as successful, highlighting progress on acquiring 25 Patriot air defense systems and a positive message from Trump, despite reports of a tense and profanity-laden encounter. Zelenskiy also discussed ongoing efforts for a ceasefire and the complex dynamics of U.S. support and negotiations with Russia.
During a tense meeting, Trump urged Ukraine's Zelenskiy to cede territory to Russia, declined to send Tomahawk missiles, and proposed a ceasefire, leaving Ukraine disappointed and raising concerns about potential territorial concessions and influence from Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urged NATO allies to reconsider their air defense strategies following drone incursions into Polish airspace, emphasizing the need for multi-layered defenses and offering Ukraine's expertise, as Poland and NATO respond to Russian-backed drone provocations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy if he visits Moscow, but emphasized the need for such a meeting to be well-prepared and result-oriented, amid ongoing tensions and territorial disputes in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not commit to meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy by Monday, it would indicate that Putin has duped U.S. President Donald Trump, who has set a deadline for the meeting. Zelenskiy also mentioned Trump's previous statement about giving Putin a short window to agree to the meeting before considering further actions against Russia.
European leaders including Germany, France, and Britain will join Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Washington to support Ukraine's position in peace negotiations with the US and Russia, amid ongoing discussions about territorial concessions and security guarantees, with US President Trump urging Ukraine to accept a deal that involves ceding land to Russia.
European leaders from France, Germany, and Britain are convening a virtual meeting to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, as Zelenskiy prepares to meet Trump in Washington to discuss potential peace deals and security guarantees. The summit aims to ensure Ukraine's interests are represented in negotiations with Russia and the US, amid complex and tense diplomatic efforts involving Putin's demands and Trump's stance on ending the war.