In the last 24 hours, international news agencies have provided a summary of events in Ukraine and the world, focusing on the ongoing military actions in the region. Here are the most important news items.
Konstantinovka, December 2025. Photo by Diego Herrera Carcedo / Anadolu / Getty Images.
Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, reported that drones from Ukraine attacked Putin's residence in Valdai. In response, he threatened severe measures. Volodymyr Zelensky characterized Lavrov's statements as "another lie from Russia."
Russian military officials claim that 91 unmanned aerial vehicles participated in the attack on Putin's residence. According to the governor of the Novgorod region and the Ministry of Defense, 18 and 23 drones were shot down over the region. The remaining 50 drones were destroyed in neighboring regions: one over Smolensk region and 49 over Bryansk.
In December, the Russian army captured 32 settlements, and throughout the year, 334 came under its control, according to Valery Gerasimov, the head of the General Staff.
As a result of drone attacks on December 29 in Belgorod region, five civilians were injured.
After talks in Florida, Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he requested long-term security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States for a period of 30 to 50 years. Trump promised to consider this issue.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that the peace plan consisting of 20 points, agreed upon with Washington, should be put to a referendum.
The parties involved in the negotiations acknowledged the presence of unresolved issues, one of which remains territorial disputes.
Donald Trump had a conversation with Vladimir Putin following his talks with the Ukrainian leader. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt described the conversation as "positive." The Kremlin added that possible attacks on Putin's residence were discussed and that Russia may reconsider its positions in peace negotiations.
According to the German government, the main condition for deploying "multinational forces" in Ukraine is the signing of a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.
Russian businessman Roman Abramovich refused to transfer funds from the sale of the Chelsea football club for humanitarian needs in Ukraine until the British government on the island of Jersey halts its investigation against him.
Kyiv expects the first tranche of a €90 billion loan from the European Union in the spring of 2026, reported Irina Mudraya, Deputy Head of Volodymyr Zelensky's office.
During the Christmas holidays, Polish border guards discovered five packages containing more than 7,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes that were brought into the country using weather balloons from Belarus.
Latvia has completed the construction of a barrier on its border with Russia, which spans 280 kilometers.
On the eve, on the night of December 28 to 29, Kyiv carried out a drone attack on the residence of the President of Russia, located in the Novgorod region. This was reported by Russian Foreign...
International media and news agencies have reported on events in Ukraine and around the world occurring against the backdrop of military actions in the country. This overview briefly highlights the...
Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope for the possibility of reaching a peace agreement during his upcoming meeting with the U.S. president this Sunday. He stated this in an interview with Axios. The...
During the negotiations that took place the day before, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States offered security guarantees for 15 years with the possibility of...
On the night of December 29, Lavrov stated that Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked Putin's state residence, noting that 91 drones were destroyed. However, there was no information about...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he intends to have a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future and expressed confidence that the negotiations will go well. As...
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, emphasized the importance of "red lines" for Kyiv in the context of future peace negotiations to end the conflict with Russia, as reported by...
Following three hours of negotiations held at Trump's private residence, he described the meeting as "wonderful" and a "magnificent conversation," which, according to him,...
On December 28, a meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine will take place in the resort city of Palm Beach, Florida. This information was confirmed by the publication DW,...
Vladimir Zelensky and Donald Trump met in Florida. Photo: Reuters / Jonathan Ernst. According to Reuters, Trump and Zelensky discussed ways to accelerate the peace process in the conflict between...
President Zelensky also noted that the possibility of providing short-term security guarantees for 15 years with an option for extension is currently being considered. “I told him that we are...
The meeting, announced by the White House, will begin at 3:00 PM local time. Representatives of the media are expected to be present at the event. Earlier, Zelensky himself shared information about...
Recently, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, held a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of Ukraine, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. This discussion, which lasted about two...
Illustrative photo According to the Ministry of Defense, the largest number of drones — 62 — were shot down over the Bryansk region. In the Tula region, 12 drones were destroyed, in the Kaluga...
According to information published in The Wall Street Journal, the United States has offered Ukraine new security guarantees as part of efforts to advance peace negotiations. American officials...
According to Trump, the negotiations were at a "magnificent" level, and he expressed optimism regarding the proximity of a peace agreement. However, he also emphasized that the issue of...
The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM local time (02:00 Astana time) in Palm Beach, and representatives of the press will be allowed to attend the event. Earlier, President Zelensky made a statement...
Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced 20 points of a peace plan discussed with a delegation from the USA during recent negotiations. As reported by...
Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of Russia, commented on the results of the telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Photo from the archive. Assistant to...
During a recent conversation with a Fox News journalist, Vladimir Zelensky confirmed that after the end of hostilities, he intends to step down from the presidency. This statement was made following...
In a recent interview with the American television channel Newsmax TV, Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, characterized Vladimir Putin as a "wolfhound" in the realm of...
The published transcripts pertain to three meetings between Putin and Bush that took place in 2001, 2005, and 2008, resulting from a lawsuit filed by the “National Security Archive” under the...
For the first time in Russia, "Person of the Year" was named "nobody," while President Vladimir Putin took the second position in the ranking. These results became known thanks...
On December 26, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that the United States conducted a "powerful and deadly" strike against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in...
Documents that were previously classified have become available following a court ruling, thanks to a lawsuit by the National Security Archive based on the Freedom of Information Act. In the...
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky presented a draft agreement for ending the war, which was developed by representatives of Ukraine, the USA, and Europe. The main document includes 20 points,...
Trump also expressed hope for a productive meeting with Zelensky this weekend. "I think everything will go well. I hope it will be the same with Putin," he added, noting that he plans to...
- The Secretary General of the CIS, Sergey Lebedev, reported a significant increase in mutual trade among the Commonwealth countries. “Over the past four years, the volume of mutual trade has...
At a press conference held at his estate in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, on Monday, December 22, Trump announced his plans to build two new military ships for the U.S. Navy. The event was also attended by...
Kier Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced that the UK government has officially greenlighted the transfer of £2.5 billion to Ukraine. This amount was obtained from the sale...
During a recent live Q&A session, Vladimir Putin stated that the armed forces of the Russian Federation are actively advancing in all directions of combat engagement, and Kupiansk is now under...
According to Khmer Times, since the beginning of hostilities, the number of civilian casualties has risen to 18, with reports of 78 injured. The ministry noted that around 450,000 people, including...
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has completed the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft, which met with disaster in Kazakhstan after sustaining damage...
The Investigative Committee of Russia has announced the completion of the investigation into the disaster involving an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft that occurred on the territory of Kazakhstan. This...
During the interview, Vance also expressed disagreement with the opinion of Pope Leo XIV, who claimed that President Donald Trump is trying to "destroy" the alliance between the U.S. and...
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reports the detention of a group of individuals suspected of hooliganism. According to the information, on December 18,...
The American president left his autograph on the baseball cap Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, received a baseball cap with a personal signature and a symbolic key to the White...
In the territory of Kyrgyzstan, 13 cases of fire were recorded in the last 24 hours, requiring the involvement of 18 firefighting teams for their elimination. According to the Ministry of Emergency...
Discussing the current situation with energy, Emomali Rahmon pointed to the growing population, the opening of new enterprises, and the decreasing water level in the Nurek Reservoir as the main...
A criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region in connection with the damage to a road sign at the entrance to the village of Konstantinovka, as reported by the regional Department of Internal...
Putin also emphasized that "attacks on children are particularly heinous crimes," assuring that the investigation will be conducted thoroughly and those responsible will face full...
In the past 24 hours, 15 cases of fires have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, and 15 fire crews were involved in their extinguishment. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency...
Moldovan authorities have officially notified Russia about the termination of the intergovernmental agreement that served as the basis for the operation of the Russian House — the Russian Center for...
The law signed by Vladimir Putin prohibits the enforcement of foreign court decisions in criminal cases in Russia if their jurisdiction has not been recognized with the participation of the Russian...
Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, has approved a bill that lowers the age required for a citizen of the country to take the oath from 18 to 14 years. This information was...
According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, on December 26, suspects in hooligan actions were detained. The incident occurred...
On December 16, Vanity Fair published the first part of an extensive article based on numerous interviews with Suzy Wiles, the head of the White House staff. In this piece, Wiles describes Donald...
During the final press conference, Jeyhun Bayramov noted that the letter from Russia contains points that raise serious questions and confusion for Azerbaijan. According to him, the Chairman of the...
