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Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Zelensky set to meet Trump in Florida to discuss peace proposal to end Russia's war.
A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told the Kyiv Independent that they are unsure how the meeting will unfold and are prepared for "all scenarios."
⚡️Zelensky set to meet Trump in Florida to discuss peace proposal to end Russia's war.
A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told the Kyiv Independent that they are unsure how the meeting will unfold and are prepared for "all scenarios."
Zelensky set to meet Trump in Florida to discuss peace proposal to end Russia's war (LIVE)
A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told the Kyiv Independent that they don't know how the meeting will unfold and are ready for "all scenarios."
kyivindependent.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Zelensky set to meet Trump in Florida to discuss peace proposal to end Russia's war.
A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told the Kyiv Independent that they are unsure how the meeting will unfold and are prepared for "all scenarios."
⚡️Zelensky set to meet Trump in Florida to discuss peace proposal to end Russia's war.
A source close to the Ukrainian delegation told the Kyiv Independent that they are unsure how the meeting will unfold and are prepared for "all scenarios."
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇱🇹 Lithuania has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the country completed the withdrawal process on December 27.
🇱🇹 Lithuania has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the country completed the withdrawal process on December 27.
December 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇱🇹 Lithuania has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the country completed the withdrawal process on December 27.
🇱🇹 Lithuania has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the country completed the withdrawal process on December 27.
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Threadlet
Kyiv has been plunged into darkness as a massive blackout grips the capital after intense Russian shelling.
Kyiv has been plunged into darkness as a massive blackout grips the capital after intense Russian shelling.
Ukraine War Latest Update: WATCH: Azov Pummels Russian Armored Column Near Dobropillya
Russian forces ventured another mechanized breach of Ukrainian defenses in the Dobropillya sector – and failed, according to video footage of vehicles getting blasted.
www.kyivpost.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Threadlet
Kyiv has been plunged into darkness as a massive blackout grips the capital after intense Russian shelling.
Kyiv has been plunged into darkness as a massive blackout grips the capital after intense Russian shelling.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇵🇱 Poland will complete a new line of anti-drone fortifications on its border in approximately two years, The Guardian reports.
The structures are being erected along the eastern border >>
🇵🇱 Poland will complete a new line of anti-drone fortifications on its border in approximately two years, The Guardian reports.
The structures are being erected along the eastern border >>
December 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇵🇱 Poland will complete a new line of anti-drone fortifications on its border in approximately two years, The Guardian reports.
The structures are being erected along the eastern border >>
🇵🇱 Poland will complete a new line of anti-drone fortifications on its border in approximately two years, The Guardian reports.
The structures are being erected along the eastern border >>
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⚡️ OVERNIGHT ATTACKS
■ 12th-largest overnight attack wave since June 1 (start of daily reporting)
■ Air defence performed well, with over 90% of drones intercepted and 29 of 40 missiles shot down
■ Still, 30 locations were hit and 16 were affected by debris
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/iI9Q08VBX0g
■ 12th-largest overnight attack wave since June 1 (start of daily reporting)
■ Air defence performed well, with over 90% of drones intercepted and 29 of 40 missiles shot down
■ Still, 30 locations were hit and 16 were affected by debris
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/iI9Q08VBX0g
December 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
⚡️ OVERNIGHT ATTACKS
■ 12th-largest overnight attack wave since June 1 (start of daily reporting)
■ Air defence performed well, with over 90% of drones intercepted and 29 of 40 missiles shot down
■ Still, 30 locations were hit and 16 were affected by debris
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/iI9Q08VBX0g
■ 12th-largest overnight attack wave since June 1 (start of daily reporting)
■ Air defence performed well, with over 90% of drones intercepted and 29 of 40 missiles shot down
■ Still, 30 locations were hit and 16 were affected by debris
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/iI9Q08VBX0g
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are currently unable to build out a strategic reserve and will therefore likely be constrained to grinding, slow advances at their current rate and scale in the coming year.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are currently unable to build out a strategic reserve and will therefore likely be constrained to grinding, slow advances at their current rate and scale in the coming year.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 27, 2025
Russian forces are currently unable to build out a strategic reserve and will therefore likely be constrained to grinding, slow advances.
understandingwar.org
December 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are currently unable to build out a strategic reserve and will therefore likely be constrained to grinding, slow advances at their current rate and scale in the coming year.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces are currently unable to build out a strategic reserve and will therefore likely be constrained to grinding, slow advances at their current rate and scale in the coming year.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Top anti-Putin Russian commander killed fighting for Ukraine.
Denis Kapustin, also known by his nom de guerre "White Rex," leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was killed by an FPV drone on the southern front, according to preliminary reports. [RIP]
⚡️Top anti-Putin Russian commander killed fighting for Ukraine.
Denis Kapustin, also known by his nom de guerre "White Rex," leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was killed by an FPV drone on the southern front, according to preliminary reports. [RIP]
Top anti-Putin Russian commander killed fighting for Ukraine
Denis Kapustin, also known by his nom de guerre "White Rex," led the right-wing Russian Volunteer Corps until he was killed by an FPV drone on the southern front, according to preliminary reports. Mor...
kyivindependent.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Top anti-Putin Russian commander killed fighting for Ukraine.
Denis Kapustin, also known by his nom de guerre "White Rex," leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was killed by an FPV drone on the southern front, according to preliminary reports. [RIP]
⚡️Top anti-Putin Russian commander killed fighting for Ukraine.
Denis Kapustin, also known by his nom de guerre "White Rex," leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was killed by an FPV drone on the southern front, according to preliminary reports. [RIP]
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Massive air attack on the night of December 27: Kyiv hit hardest
On the night of December 27, a large-scale air raid alert was declared across Ukraine. Kyiv came under threat of ballistic >>
Massive air attack on the night of December 27: Kyiv hit hardest
On the night of December 27, a large-scale air raid alert was declared across Ukraine. Kyiv came under threat of ballistic >>
December 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Massive air attack on the night of December 27: Kyiv hit hardest
On the night of December 27, a large-scale air raid alert was declared across Ukraine. Kyiv came under threat of ballistic >>
Massive air attack on the night of December 27: Kyiv hit hardest
On the night of December 27, a large-scale air raid alert was declared across Ukraine. Kyiv came under threat of ballistic >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Zelensky has departed for talks with Trump and will visit Canada ahead of his trip to the United States.
Zelensky has departed for talks with Trump and will visit Canada ahead of his trip to the United States.
December 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Zelensky has departed for talks with Trump and will visit Canada ahead of his trip to the United States.
Zelensky has departed for talks with Trump and will visit Canada ahead of his trip to the United States.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Two explosions occurred near a military unit in the Russian city of Ussuriysk, according to sources in the GUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence).
The incident took place on the morning of December 24 at >>
Two explosions occurred near a military unit in the Russian city of Ussuriysk, according to sources in the GUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence).
The incident took place on the morning of December 24 at >>
December 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Two explosions occurred near a military unit in the Russian city of Ussuriysk, according to sources in the GUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence).
The incident took place on the morning of December 24 at >>
Two explosions occurred near a military unit in the Russian city of Ussuriysk, according to sources in the GUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence).
The incident took place on the morning of December 24 at >>
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■ Visually confirmed batch: 65 🇷🇺 : 60 🇺🇦 (after corrections) — 0.9× in the last 90 days (1.2x in 2025)
■ Overview of overnight attacks not available at the time of writing; a major wave reported
■ Heavy 🇷🇺 strikes; the 30-day strike ratio rises
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/pXSkavUomNw
■ Visually confirmed batch: 65 🇷🇺 : 60 🇺🇦 (after corrections) — 0.9× in the last 90 days (1.2x in 2025)
■ Overview of overnight attacks not available at the time of writing; a major wave reported
■ Heavy 🇷🇺 strikes; the 30-day strike ratio rises
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/pXSkavUomNw
December 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
... (2/2)
■ Visually confirmed batch: 65 🇷🇺 : 60 🇺🇦 (after corrections) — 0.9× in the last 90 days (1.2x in 2025)
■ Overview of overnight attacks not available at the time of writing; a major wave reported
■ Heavy 🇷🇺 strikes; the 30-day strike ratio rises
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/pXSkavUomNw
■ Visually confirmed batch: 65 🇷🇺 : 60 🇺🇦 (after corrections) — 0.9× in the last 90 days (1.2x in 2025)
■ Overview of overnight attacks not available at the time of writing; a major wave reported
■ Heavy 🇷🇺 strikes; the 30-day strike ratio rises
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/pXSkavUomNw
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reiterated that the Kremlin will not sign any peace agreements to end the war in Ukraine “right now.”
Key Takeaways
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reiterated that the Kremlin will not sign any peace agreements to end the war in Ukraine “right now.”
December 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reiterated that the Kremlin will not sign any peace agreements to end the war in Ukraine “right now.”
Key Takeaways
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reiterated that the Kremlin will not sign any peace agreements to end the war in Ukraine “right now.”
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Zelensky says (kyivindependent.com/a-lot-can-be...) he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'
⚡️Zelensky says (kyivindependent.com/a-lot-can-be...) he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'
'A lot can be decided before New Year' — Zelensky says he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and the U.S. had agreed to meet "in the near future," suggesting there could be progress in peace talks to end Russia's war before the New Year.
kyivindependent.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Zelensky says (kyivindependent.com/a-lot-can-be...) he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'
⚡️Zelensky says (kyivindependent.com/a-lot-can-be...) he and Trump plan to meet in 'near future'
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that President Putin is still reviewing the materials brought back from Miami by Special Envoy Dmitriev.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that President Putin is still reviewing the materials brought back from Miami by Special Envoy Dmitriev.
December 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that President Putin is still reviewing the materials brought back from Miami by Special Envoy Dmitriev.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that President Putin is still reviewing the materials brought back from Miami by Special Envoy Dmitriev.
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights THread
Trump rattles the US diplomatic corps. (www.kyivpost.com/post/66973)
The mass recall of ambassadors is set to have wide-ranging consequences for American diplomacy.
Trump rattles the US diplomatic corps. (www.kyivpost.com/post/66973)
The mass recall of ambassadors is set to have wide-ranging consequences for American diplomacy.
Trump Rattles the US Diplomatic Corps
All the consequences of Trump’s mass recall of ambassadors
www.kyivpost.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights THread
Trump rattles the US diplomatic corps. (www.kyivpost.com/post/66973)
The mass recall of ambassadors is set to have wide-ranging consequences for American diplomacy.
Trump rattles the US diplomatic corps. (www.kyivpost.com/post/66973)
The mass recall of ambassadors is set to have wide-ranging consequences for American diplomacy.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Ukrainian military forces have liberated 5 villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the 225th Separate Assault Regiment.
The liberated villages are Orestopil, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Khoroshe, and Vorone. The liberation operation lasted over >>
Ukrainian military forces have liberated 5 villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the 225th Separate Assault Regiment.
The liberated villages are Orestopil, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Khoroshe, and Vorone. The liberation operation lasted over >>
December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Ukrainian military forces have liberated 5 villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the 225th Separate Assault Regiment.
The liberated villages are Orestopil, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Khoroshe, and Vorone. The liberation operation lasted over >>
Ukrainian military forces have liberated 5 villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the 225th Separate Assault Regiment.
The liberated villages are Orestopil, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Khoroshe, and Vorone. The liberation operation lasted over >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Zelensky released the latest US-Ukrainian-European 20-point peace plan on December 23, which the United States will reportedly present to Russia.
Key Takeaways Thread
Zelensky released the latest US-Ukrainian-European 20-point peace plan on December 23, which the United States will reportedly present to Russia.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 24, 2025
Toplines Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released the latest US-Ukrainian-European 20-point peace plan on December 23, which the United States will reportedly present to Russia.[1] The 20-point...
understandingwar.org
December 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Zelensky released the latest US-Ukrainian-European 20-point peace plan on December 23, which the United States will reportedly present to Russia.
Key Takeaways Thread
Zelensky released the latest US-Ukrainian-European 20-point peace plan on December 23, which the United States will reportedly present to Russia.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement.
As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain >>
Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement.
As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain >>
What's holding up Ukraine-US peace plan: Territories, nuclear plant remain unresolved
As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain unresolved.
The disagreements center...
kyivindependent.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement.
As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain >>
Territories and Zaporizhzhia plant — where US, Ukraine still can't find agreement.
As President Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled details of a U.S.-Ukraine draft peace plan on Dec. 24, aimed at ending Russia's full-scale war, two key provisions remain >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia has rejected the 20-point peace plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine and is preparing counter-demands, Bloomberg reports.
According to the outlet, Moscow wants stricter limits on the Ukrainian Armed Forces, guarantees against NATO >>
Russia has rejected the 20-point peace plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine and is preparing counter-demands, Bloomberg reports.
According to the outlet, Moscow wants stricter limits on the Ukrainian Armed Forces, guarantees against NATO >>
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia has rejected the 20-point peace plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine and is preparing counter-demands, Bloomberg reports.
According to the outlet, Moscow wants stricter limits on the Ukrainian Armed Forces, guarantees against NATO >>
Russia has rejected the 20-point peace plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine and is preparing counter-demands, Bloomberg reports.
According to the outlet, Moscow wants stricter limits on the Ukrainian Armed Forces, guarantees against NATO >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said it has delivered a new batch of Su-35S multirole fighters (www.kyivpost.com/post/66904) to the Russian military in a Christmas update.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said it has delivered a new batch of Su-35S multirole fighters (www.kyivpost.com/post/66904) to the Russian military in a Christmas update.
New Su-35S Fighters Delivered to Russian Military Despite Sanctions
The jet’s manufacturer said the year marked “a record-breaking year for combat aircraft production” – despite Western sanctions amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
www.kyivpost.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said it has delivered a new batch of Su-35S multirole fighters (www.kyivpost.com/post/66904) to the Russian military in a Christmas update.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said it has delivered a new batch of Su-35S multirole fighters (www.kyivpost.com/post/66904) to the Russian military in a Christmas update.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
During a conversation with journalists, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will submit the twenty-point peace agreement to the parliament for ratification or hold a nationwide referendum, and may also decide to hold national elections >>
During a conversation with journalists, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will submit the twenty-point peace agreement to the parliament for ratification or hold a nationwide referendum, and may also decide to hold national elections >>
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
During a conversation with journalists, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will submit the twenty-point peace agreement to the parliament for ratification or hold a nationwide referendum, and may also decide to hold national elections >>
During a conversation with journalists, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will submit the twenty-point peace agreement to the parliament for ratification or hold a nationwide referendum, and may also decide to hold national elections >>
