Ukraine

Japan plans to join NATO’s PURL initiative, providing funding for non-lethal US-made equipment for Ukraine in a move that strengthens Tokyo’s role in international security support.

What is NATO’s PURL initiative and how Japan plans to support Ukraine

US and Ukrainian negotiators discussed a possible peace deal with Russia as early as March 2026. Talks focus on ceasefire timing, elections and security guarantees, though the proposed timeline is seen as ambitious.

Could the war end within a month? US and Ukraine discussed timeline for a possible deal with Russia – Reuters

After Trump’s talks in Florida, Zelenskyy and Putin could speak directly for the first time in 5 years. A US-backed peace plan may shift the Ukraine war towards negotiations.

Are Zelenskyy and Putin set for their first phone call in 5 years after Trump’s Florida talks

On 28 December 2025 Ukraine and Russia agreed a local ceasefire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to allow IAEA-supervised power line repairs, easing immediate nuclear safety risks.

Ukraine and Russia agree local ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – IAEA

US Senator Lindsey Graham says Washington should escalate pressure on Russia and consider supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if peace talks fail.

US senator Graham backs Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Putin rejects peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a third day of Ukraine–US talks in Florida focused on a peace plan, security guarantees and reconstruction. A report from Rustem Umierov is expected.

Zelenskyy confirms third day of Ukraine–US talks in Florida, expects report from Umierov

Ukraine’s president says Russia’s invasion is about stripping nations of choice. Speaking after talks with Portugal’s PM, he insists any peace must protect sovereignty, democracy and security guarantees.

Why Zelensky says Russia’s war targets Europe’s democracies, not Ukraine’s land alone

The United States pressured Ukraine during talks in Berlin to relinquish parts of the Donbas as part of a proposed peace process with Russia, according to AFP.

US raises prospect of territorial concessions in the Donbas during talks with Ukraine in Berlin

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine agreeing to security guarantees instead of NATO membership is already a major compromise, amid ongoing US-led peace efforts.

Zelensky says security guarantees instead of NATO membership are already a compromise by Ukraine

A member of the UK armed forces died in Ukraine during an accident while observing the testing of a new defensive capability. PM Starmer offers condolences. The death was away from the front lines.

UK Armed Forces Member Dies in Tragic Accident While Observing Defensive Testing in Ukraine

France states that peace talks on Ukraine cannot proceed without Europe and outlines conditions ahead of the Zelenskyy–Macron meeting in Paris.

France issues statement on peace talks ahead of meeting between Zelenskyy and Macron

Ukraine will start importing gas via Greece from January 2026 through the Alexandroupolis corridor to Odesa. Renewz reports all confirmed details from both governments.

Gas deliveries to start in January: What is known about the energy agreement between Greece and Ukraine