Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement. The Kyiv Independent breaks down where peace talks are stalling and what Ukraine is offering instead.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zelenskyy: Americans may talk peace plan with Putin today, more info tonight.
Americans may hold a conversation with Putin (regarding the peace plan, ed. note) today, – Zelenskyy The President clarified that there will be more information on this matter in the evening.
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Pope calls for 24-hour truce
The Pope proposed '24 hours of peace' following Russia's massive attacks on Ukraine. 'I once again appeal to all people of good will: to observe at least on the feast of the Savior's birth one day of peace. I hope they will hear us, and let these 24 hours come – one day of peace.'
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Ukraine launches 5 Flamingo missiles at Russia
Ukraine recently launched 5 Flamingo missiles at Russia: one hit the target, four were shot down by Russian air defenses. The hit rate percentage has improved, – Zelenskyy.
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Key Principles of Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Key principles of security guarantees for Ukraine from the peace agreement, as stated by Zelenskyy: Automatic sanctions. In the event of a new invasion by Russia, all global sanctions that were in effect at the peak of the war are automatically reinstated;
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Zelenskyy: Martial law, mobilization may continue post-agreement
Martial law may remain in effect for several more months after the signing of the agreement, – Zelenskyy. The president also added that after the conclusion of peace, mobilization may be canceled or conducted partially. He emphasized: the most important thing is not to lose
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Embassy Voices Unite in ‘Shchedryk’ as a Sign of Solidarity
🎶 Голоси Посольств 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪 та 🇬🇧 злились у «Щедрику» на знак солідарності з 🇺🇦.
— La France en Ukraine 🇨🇵🇪🇺 (@FranceenUkraine) 24 décembre 2025
Благословенного Різдва і справедливого миру!
Les voix des ambassades de 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪 et 🇬🇧 se sont unies dans « Shchedryk » en signe de solidarité avec 🇺🇦.
Joyeux Noël et qu’une paix juste advienne ! pic.twitter.com/94Ei0thuu3The voices of the Embassies of , , and merged in 'Shchedryk' as a sign of solidarity with .
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Russia’s invasion of Donbas: ongoing failure
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is about to enter its fifth year, and despite huge losses, Russia is still desperately fighting for the Donbas region. What a massive failure!
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Ukraine holds rates; Russia cuts amid war spending distortion
Ukraine’s central bank voted 10-1 to hold its key rate at 15.5%. The reason: possible financing uncertainty in 2026-27, even as inflation cools faster than forecast. In contrast, the Russian central bank jumped to 21%, then cut rates five times to 16%, as war spending distorts
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Ukraine: Russian police killed in bombing were torturers of POWs
Ukraine’s military intelligence says the two Russian police officers killed in a recent bombing had previously fought in Ukraine and were involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war.