On December 14, Valeriy Klochok hosted his traditional live broadcast, focusing on the day's key events amid the Russia-Ukraine war. He invited viewers to share feedback on the quality of audio and their locations to better understand his audience.
The major news was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin, where he met with the US delegation, including Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meeting took place under heightened security, with Berlin residents advised to avoid the government quarter. In conversations with journalists, Zelensky expressed readiness for compromises in the peace plan but stressed the importance of fairness for Ukraine and the need for guarantees to prevent further Russian aggression.
Other discussed topics included US proposals regarding Donbas, the use of frozen Russian assets, financial support for Ukraine in upcoming years, NATO membership prospects, and bilateral security guarantees as a form of compromise. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed new strikes on targets in Russia and occupied Crimea in response to massive drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian territory.
International reactions included strong statements from Chancellor Merz, as well as comments from the UK and European Commission supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is reached. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban and Slovak leader Fico called for renewed relations with Russia and criticized some EU policies.
During the broadcast, viewers raised questions about when the war might end, the threat of corruption, the future of elections, reforms, and potential security guarantees. There were also opinions on the need for postwar economic recovery plans for Ukraine.
The broadcast ended with news of a terrorist attack in Sydney, which killed 12 people during Hanukkah celebrations. The session concluded with answers to viewers' questions and expectations from the ongoing negotiations in Berlin.
