Russia Bombards Ukraine Hours After Zelensky Calls Peace Plan ‘Quite Solid’

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Constant MéheutDecember 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM

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Hours after Ukrainian President Zelensky called American-backed peace proposals "quite solid," Russia launched a barrage of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The attacks targeted Ukraine's energy sector and civilian buildings, resulting in at least three deaths and widespread power cuts. Zelensky highlighted ongoing tensions in peace talks, noting disagreements on territorial concessions and security guarantees, which a Kremlin official deemed "unconstructive." Ukraine seeks security guarantees, including a large peacetime army, EU membership, and military support from European partners and the United States, to prevent future Russian aggression. The overnight attacks demonstrate Russia's continued willingness to fight despite ongoing negotiations.

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