Zelensky says he is ready for ‘any format’ of meeting with Putin to secure peace deal - Ukrainian leader said he is committed to continuing talks on how to end the war

Posting earlier on Telegram, Zelensky said "a lot can be decided before the New Year" and solutions depended "on those who help Ukraine and on those who put pressure on Russia so that the Russians feel the consequences of their own aggression".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.

Despite Zelensky and Trump’s optimistic talk of an ongoing ‘peace process’ Putin seems only too happy to continue waging war in Ukraine. And if a ceasefire is achieved in 2026, Keir Giles asks: at what cost?

Poland scrambled jets on Christmas morning after detecting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying close to Polish airspace. Moscow said they made an offer to Paris over a jailed French researcher. Follow DW for more.

• Peace deal over ceasefire: US President Donald Trump said focusing immediately on a lasting peace deal is the best way to end the war in Ukraine, rather than starting with a ceasefire. The reversal appears to align more with the view of Russian ...

Zelensky says draft documents prepared after US talks but Moscow insists no breakthrough - The talks came before Russia fired 680 drones and missile at Ukraine, including Kyiv, overnight on Tuesday

Ukraine's own "Dancing with the Stars" show is back on, just for one special episode KYIV, Ukraine -- Before the war, Ukraine’s own “Dancing with the Stars” was a cherished and popular television show,