Syrskyi outlines the conditions under which the war must end Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukraine’s General Staff has confirmed that, during the night of December 5, units of the Defense Forces struck infrastructure at the Temryuk seapo Photo: EPA Ukrainian and U.S. delegations have wrapped up their meeting in Miami, Suspilne reported, citing sources within the Ukrainian delegation. Ukraine was represented by National Security an Photo: EPA Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured that China is committed to close cooperation with France to prevent any external interference. French President Emmanuel Macron is in China on his Photo: EPA Russian dictator Vladimir Putin shows no sign of abandoning his imperial ambitions, and recent peace talks have deepened divisions between Europe and Washington, writes The Times . Weeks Photo: Getty Images Russia is reportedly holding children abducted from Ukraine not only on its own territory but also in Belarus and North Korea, according to Kateryna Rashevska, an expert at the RTrump can still end Russia’s war against Ukraine: what it would take — The Telegraph Photo: Getty Images Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will “in any case” seize Donbas as well as Ukraine’s southern and eastern regions, repeating Kremlin narratives about so Photo: Getty Images Russian dictator Vladimir Putin says he has rejected part of the U.S. peace proposals on Ukraine, adding that Washington’s updated “peace plan” now consists of 27 points divided Photo: Getty Images Russian forces struck an energy facility in Odesa region overnight on 4 December, causing major damage and leaving 51,800 customers without electricity, according to DTEK and th Photo: Getty Images Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight on 4 December, firing two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and deploying 138 drones. Ukrainian air defenses managed Photo: EPA In Finland, officials believe that the reality of future peace will fall far short of ideal. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that conditions for a just peace in Ukraine are unlikelPutin discussed Ukraine’s NATO membership with Trump envoys — Ushakov Photo: Getty Images Ukrainian Defense Forces are continuing their defensive operations in Pokrovsk. Claims by German outlet Bild that Russian troops have fully captured the city and that fighting Photo: depositphotos Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline has again been hit, this time in the Tambov region. According to Interfax-Ukraine , citing sources in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Main Intelligence Photo: Pixabay In the early hours of Wednesday, 3 December, Russian troops launched Shahed-type kamikaze drones at an energy facility in the Odesa district, damaging equipment and sparking a fire, r Photo: Getty Images Ukrainian officials expect further negotiations on the US peace plan, and Ukraine is now closer to peace than ever, President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ireland’s parliament. He sa Photo: Getty Images Ukrainian defense forces continue to eliminate Russian troops in Pokrovsk and Vovchansk and are conducting clearing operations in several districts despite ongoing pressure from Almost a third of Russian drones reached their targets — 20 hits recorded Photo: Getty Images Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signaled he will not compromise on a “peace deal,” believing that Russia is making enough progress on the battlefield and can wait until Ukrai Photo: ArmyInform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian forces are suffering heavy losses. Speaking at a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Zelensky dismis Photo: Dnipropetrovska Regional State Administration (RSA) Russian occupation forces launched a missile strike on the city of Dnipro on the morning of Monday, December 1. As a result, four civilians Photo: EPA The meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will take place on Tuesday, December 2, in the afternoon, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told re Photo: facebook.com/rustemumerov Talks between the United States and Ukraine in Miami focused on where the actual border with Russia would be drawn under a peace agreement, Axios reports, citing twoRussian drones hit energy facility and homes in Chernihiv region — casualties reported Photo: depositphotos On the night of December 1 (from 18:00 on November 30), Russia launched 89 attack UAVs — including Shahed, Geran-type drones and others — against Ukraine, the Air Force of the A Photo: Rustem Umerov / Facebook Following the U.S.–Ukraine delegation meeting in Miami, Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Vitkoff described the talks as positive. The meeting took place as part of Photo: depositphotos Overnight on November 30 (starting at 19:00 on November 29), Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine, using two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 122 attack UAVs — inc Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine As a result of a Shahed-type kamikaze drone strike on a residential high-rise in Vyshhorod, Kyiv region, overnight on Sunday, November 30, the number of inj Photo: ssu.gov.ua SBU’s Sea Baby naval drones equipped with enhanced warheads have successfully struck two Russian “shadow fleet” oil tankers in the Black Sea, according to Security Service sources.Afipskyi refinery, Taganrog aircraft repair plant, and other enemy facilities hit – General Staff Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine On the night of November 29, 2025, Russian forces launched a combined strike on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure using attack UAVs as well as air- and grou Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will soon hold meetings with a U.S. delegation and named the country’s new representatives for negotiations on the Photo: Getty Images The United States is reportedly prepared to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories to secure a peace deal in Ukraine. According to The Te Photo: zn.ua The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the strike on the Saratov oil refinery, drone storage facilities at the “Saky” airfield in occupied Crimea, and several ot Photo: depositphotos Overnight on November 28, Russia attacked Ukraine using one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 72 drones. Ukraine’s air defense managed to shoot down most of the UAVs. The Air FoRaids and Ambushes on Russian Forces: Ukrainian Military Reports on Situation in Pokrovsk Photo: EPA Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claims he is supposedly ready to “reach an agreement” with Ukraine, yet insists that signing any documents “makes no sense.” He made the remarks during Photo: EPA Russia expects a U.S. delegation in Moscow next week. Russian leader Vladimir Putin said there were no draft peace agreements on Ukraine — only a list of issues for discussion. He made t Photo: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration / Facebook The ambassador said that the document contained many points with ambiguous interpretations. During ne Photo: facebook.com/GeneralStaff.ua On the night of November 27, Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerber, and other types, with around 90 being Shaheds. Ukrainian ai Photo: Getty Images Europe is trying to understand the exact course the Trump administration is pursuing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European officials that Washington wants a peace deU.S. peace plan: how Driscoll tried to sell Europe a deal unfavorable to Ukraine Photo: Getty Images Russian forces on the Hulyaipole axis are stepping up combat operations, conducting dozens of assaults daily and deploying thousands of drones against Ukrainian defenders, the Ge Photo: EPA Russia insists the Anchorage understandings “are themselves compromise solutions.” Russia welcomes the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on a potential peace plan, b Photo: depositphotos In the early hours of November 26, Russia once again attacked Ukraine, firing two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and launching around 90 drones. Most of the drones were successfu Photo: Getty Images U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned Ukrainian officials in Kyiv that the country’s forces are facing a deteriorating battlefield situation and are on course for an inevitabl Photo: EPA Russia passed the paper outlining its conditions for a ceasefire to senior U.S. officials shortly after Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington. The unofficTrump on the war in Ukraine: “We are very close to reaching an agreement” Photo: EPA Trump’s drive to end the bloodshed at any cost explains why the details of his peace plan remain vague and keep shifting. President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to end the war in Ukr Photo: Getty Images The Romanian Ministry of National Defense confirmed that at least two Russian drones entered the country’s airspace during attacks on Ukraine. The first drone was detected after Photo: Wikipedia Ukrainian forces also struck an oil refinery and terminal. On the night of Tuesday, November 25, Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles and BARS jet drones attacked the Beriev Aircraft Photo: .facebook.com/DSNS.GOV.UA Six people were killed and 13 injured, including one child, after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES) said. Rescuers managed to save 18 Photo: REUTERS Russian occupiers have advanced near Yampil, Katerynivka, as well as in Toretsk and Shcherbynivka in Donetsk Oblast, the analytical portal DeepState reported on Monday, 24 November.