(2025-12-29). Zelensky meets Trump in Palm Beach ahead of high‚Äëstakes Miami peace talks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Donald Trump's Florida residence in Palm Beach for direct talks, ahead of the formal Ukraine peace discussions set to take place in Miami. Both leaders are using the Palm Beach meeting to lay the groundwork for the upcoming negotiations and to test each other's red lines on a possible settlement with Russia. Watch for more…
(2025-12-29). Is a Historic Ukraine Peace Agreement Now 90% Complete? thinktank.pk In a pivotal development for ending the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a full agreement on bilateral security guarantees with the United States following high-level discussions with President Donald Trump. This milestone comes amid intensive negotiations aimed at securing a lasting peace framework, marking a potential turning point in the …
(2025-12-29). Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he arrives for meetings at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 28, 2025.— ReutersUS and Ukraine "a lot closer" on peace deal: Trump.Trump says to be clear within "weeks" if Ukraine war…
(2025-12-29). Trump Praises Putin, Promises Peace—Kyiv Still Under Fire. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Trump's Peace Optimism Collides With Russia's Intensifying Assault on Kyiv Another morning has arrived with no peace between Ukraine and Russia, despite President Trump repeatedly suggesting that an agreement is either incredibly close—or may never happen at all. It is a familiar refrain, delivered as Russian forces continue to bombard Kyiv and …
(2025-12-29). Zelenskyy Trump Meet World Report NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin on the Indian broadcaster NewsX World yesterday evening, I appear as from minute 4 and set out my latest projection of how the Ukraine war will end in a frozen conflict after Russia has taken control of all the strategic and ethnically Russian parts of the country that it wishes …
(2025-12-29). Russian forces drop video bomb just before Zelensky's Mar-a-Lago push from battle-scarred Dimitrov. hindustantimes.com Russia claims it has captured the town of Dimitrov in Ukraine's Donetsk region, releasing dramatic battlefield footage showing Russian troops raising flags amid heavy fighting. The advance comes as Moscow signals fresh territorial gains, with Russian commander briefing President Vladimir Putin on developments along the frontline. The move is being framed as Moscow's strategic message as U.S. political dynamics shift and discussions around Ukraine continue in Washington. Footage released by Russia's defence ministry shows intense combat and symbolic moments following the reported takeover. Ukrainian forces have no…
(2025-12-29). After Talks With Zelensky, Trump Says Territorial Issues Still Not Settled. news.antiwar.com After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, President Trump said the issue of "land" remains a major sticking point in negotiations for a potential peace deal with Russia. The initial US-drafted peace plan leaked to the media called for Ukraine to cede the territory it still controls in the Donbas, a key Russian …
(2025-12-29). The Limits of European Strategic Autonomy. counterpunch.org 
Europe is entering a moment of renewed strategic doubt. Conversations about security that once seemed theoretical have taken on a sharper edge as uncertainty grows about America's long-term role, the direction of the war in Ukraine, and the resilience of Europe's own defense capabilities. Leaders say that they recognize the need for greater self-reliance, yet
(2025-12-29). Russia-Ukraine deal closer than ever: Trump after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After nearly three hours of private talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine's security guarantees are "almost 95 per cent" finalised, but acknowledged that major disagreements remain over territorial issues, especially land in eastern Ukraine. | Speaking to reporters after the meeting at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump described the discussions as very positive. "We covered many points. I think we're getting much closer, possibly very close," he said, adding that there was no fixed timeline for concluding the process. While no formal ag…
(2025-12-29). Zelensky touches down in Miami amid Ukraine blitz, heads straight to Mar-a-Lago for Trump showdown. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Miami ahead of a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. The talks are expected to focus on security cooperation, economic agreements, and key territorial issues as Ukraine and Russia remain locked in a dispute over the Donbas region. The meeting comes at a critical time for U.S.-Ukraine relations, with global attention on Washington's role in the ongoing conflict. As Trump spends the holidays in Florida, this diplomatic encounter could shape the next phase of international engagement with Ukraine.
(2025-12-29). Trump secretly calls Putin before high-stakes Zelensky meeting in Miami; 'Good & very productive…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly called Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's arrival in Miami for high-stakes talks. Trump described the call with Putin as "good and very productive." Zelensky will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where discussions are expected to focus on security cooperation, economic agreements, and sensitive territorial issues in Ukraine's Donbas region. Kyiv and Moscow remain firmly at odds over the area, making this meeting critical on the world stage. Global attention is on the Trump-Zelensky talks, which could influence international diplomacy…
(2025-12-29). Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.
(2025-12-29). Zelensky Acknowledges Major Differences With Russia Over Donbas. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) He made the statement during a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump following talks at Mar-a-Lago, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. | Answering a question …
(2025-12-29). Israel Police chief to promote officer who ordered arrest of Gaza hostage protesters in synagogue. haaretz.com Despite an official reprimand for ordering the arrest of women distributing flyers at a synagogue, Chief Superintendent Yaniv Volvovic is set for promotion to deputy commander of the Jerusalem District. His advancement was approved by Minister Ben-Gvir, sources said…