Explosions sounded in Kyiv as Ukraine’s air defence units went into action, and the military said on the Telegram messaging app that missiles were being deployed. The air force said Russian drones were ‌targeting the capital and regions in the northeast and south. “A lot can be decided before the New ⁠Year,” Mr Zelenskiy posted on social media. Mr Trump said the United States was ⁠the driving force behind the process. Mr Trump said he believed Sunday’s meeting would go well.

Source: The Irish Times December 27, 2025 15:38 UTC