As Kyiv expressed willingness to withdraw troops from some occupied regions, Russia gave no indication it was ready to pull back from territory it has seized.

Volodymyr Zelensky stated he would reach an agreement with Trump regarding the framework to achieve peace during his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Sunday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.

Ukrainian president says at least 60-day ceasefire needed to organize logistics for referendum on possible territorial concessions - Anadolu Ajansı

The Ukrainian and US presidents, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, will hold a phone call on Saturday, December 27, with the participation of European leaders, Axios informs. The outlet, citing a Ukrainian official,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses optimism about Ukraine peace talks after Christmas conversation with U.S. envoys, as negotiations show progress.

Ukraine faced renewed turmoil as Russian forces carried out strikes during Christmas, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Ukraine now has a good chance to stop the bloodshed and achieve a "worthy peace." The key is the partners’ understanding of the situation and their "maximum involvement," according to a statement by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram.