On December 27, Kyiv is preparing for a major event: a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled for Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, 10 PM Kyiv time. This has been officially confirmed by the US presidential administration. European partners express cautious optimism while acknowledging the unpredictability of the former US president.
Meanwhile, Russia continues missile strikes on Ukraine. Multiple explosions have been reported in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, leaving a third of the capital without electricity or water. Residential buildings and infrastructure have been damaged, with casualties reported. Official figures indicate 19 injured and 8 hospitalized. Authorities urge residents to follow safety protocols and heed air raid alerts.
Zelensky emphasizes that a prolonged ceasefire for a referendum is a key step for resolution. The Ukrainian president insists on 60 days of truce for holding a peace plan referendum, stressing the political and security challenges. The US views readiness for such a referendum as an important gesture, while Russia advocates a shorter ceasefire.
Security guarantees from international partners remain central. France announced that the system will consist of three lines of defense, including long-term support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and strategic cooperation with allies.
Reports have also emerged about Russia possibly deploying hypersonic missiles in Belarus. Ukrainian experts caution that this information requires verification and is not fully confirmed.
Civilian casualties have been reported in other regions as well. In the Bila Tserkva district, there are fatalities. Ukrainian authorities reported the evacuation of 52 residents from Sumy region who were held by Russian forces. The death of the Russian Volunteer Corps commander Denis Kapustin in action was also announced.
Further details are expected in special broadcasts on the channel.
