Hey everyone! 🕊️ Big news on the Ukraine front: the Kremlin says peace talks are in their final stage and Ukraine's leader is calling for a full multi-party deal. Here's the lowdown:
👑 Kremlin's Take: Peace Talks in Final Stage
This week, the Kremlin announced that negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict are in their final stage. Sounds hopeful, right?
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy's Demand: All Parties Sign On
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants any peace plan to be signed by Ukraine, Russia, Europe and the US. That means everyone at the table before ink hits the paper.
🗓️ Next Stop: Paris Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron revealed another Coalition of the Willing summit will take place in Paris in early January 2026. Mark your calendars! 📅
⚡ Quick Hits
- US President Donald Trump said the deal is closer than ever, but no breakthrough on territory yet.
- The Kremlin insists Ukraine must withdraw troops from parts of Donbas it still controls for peace.
- The Mariupol Drama Theater, a symbol of the 2022 siege, has recently reopened after a major redevelopment.
- The head of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says it could restart power generation by mid-2027 if the conflict ends soon.
- Russian troops reportedly took control of the village of Dibrova in Donetsk region.
With so many moving parts, the peace process feels like a high-stakes esports match! 🎮 Stay tuned as 2026 kicks off with big decisions that could reshape Europe and beyond. 🌍
Reference(s):
Kremlin agrees peace deal is close as Zelenskyy pledges referendum
cgtn.com
