On December 28, Miami hosts a significant meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. The event attracts global attention, with the presence of international intermediaries such as Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting started at 8:00 pm Kyiv time, followed by a scheduled phone call with European leaders an hour later.
Key topics include Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the future of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, strengthening air defense, continued support for Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and potential deployment of European troops on Ukrainian territory. The main goal is to seek solutions to end the war and discuss a peace plan. According to Reuters, Zelensky expects the US to increase pressure on Russia if Vladimir Putin rejects Ukraine’s peace proposal.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian parliament is reviewing new mobilization initiatives, including creating local recruitment centers in towns and villages. The front-line situation remains tense: Russian forces are targeting civilian infrastructure in the Donetsk and Kherson regions, while Ukraine strikes back at Russian military facilities.
Investigations continue in parliament amid corruption allegations against some MPs, drawing international attention. In other international developments, tension is rising around Taiwan, with Russia expressing support for China in case of conflict escalation.
The outcome of these key negotiations is likely to influence Ukraine’s next diplomatic and military steps ahead of the New Year.
