Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaDecember 29, 2025 at 02:54 AM

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On December 29, 2025, day 1,404 of the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a potential peace deal. Both leaders reported progress on security guarantees for Ukraine, with Zelenskyy stating a deal was reached and Trump estimating they were 95% of the way there. The future of the Donbas region remains unresolved but discussions are progressing. Shortly after, a Putin envoy praised Trump's peace efforts. Prior to the meeting, Trump and Putin had a lengthy phone call, with Ushakov reporting Putin stated a ceasefire would only prolong the war and a "bold" decision from Kyiv was needed. European leaders also joined part of the meeting by phone, with Ursula von der Leyen stating Europe was ready to work with Ukraine and the US.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Russia 40% United States 50% Ukraine ×250% Vladimir Putin ×260% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×370% Donald Trump ×480%

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