Welcome to the main news of Ukraine. Highlights: diplomatic developments, ongoing war, peace talks, and energy sector updates.
The day's key announcement: President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukraine has agreed on a meeting with US President Donald Trump, possibly taking place as soon as December 28 at Trump’s Florida residence. Main topics will be the war in Ukraine, continued support, and possible ways to end hostilities.
Diplomatic teams are coordinating the details. Major challenges remain: security guarantees, control mechanisms, and Russia’s commitments.
Ukraine started serious preparations for holding elections during wartime. A working group of over 60 people has been formed, including MPs, civic organization representatives, government, and the Central Election Commission. The first session is streamed online for transparency. The State Voter Register has been restored, but the president’s office says Ukraine currently lacks enough financial resources for elections.
Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak stated that funding the Ukrainian army should be a joint responsibility with Europe as Ukrainian soldiers defend the entire continent.
Amid diplomacy, active hostilities continue. On the night of December 26, Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukraine's transport and port infrastructure using over 99 drones and a ballistic missile. Ports, logistics facilities, and infrastructure in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and the west were damaged. Some regions have power outages. Three people were killed, 13 civilians were wounded. The General Staff reported 121 combat clashes, mainly in the Pokrovsk direction.
Military experts note intensified technological warfare, with Russian forces using advanced radio-electronic means against Ukrainian drones.
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