Kyiv and its European sponsors "not in favour of an agreement, have stepped up efforts to torpedo it,” says Russia's deputy FM. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KYIV, Dec 26 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will discuss territorial issues, the main stumbling block in talks to end the war, with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as a 20-point peace framework and a security guarantee deal near completion.  Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes "a lot can be decided before the new year".

Zelenskyy hopes to talk Trump off a US proposal that would see Ukrainian forces withdraw from the Donbas altogether.

Zelenskyy has said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the eastern industrial heartland if the area becomes a demilitarised zone.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump this weekend amid signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.

The two will discuss a US-backed plan to end Russia’s war, as talks await Moscow’s response. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Russia–Ukraine war, which began in February 2022, has now entered its fourth year. The conflict has resulted in heavy losses on both sides, with no quick resolution in sight. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war.

Speaking about a 20-point plan under discussion, Zelenskyy outlined the most difficult points, noting that Ukraine has already conveyed its position to Washington.

Mr Zelensky thanked the two envoys for their “constructive approach” to ending the “brutal Russian war”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.