Ukraine updates: Russia pummels Kyiv, Zelenskyy heads to US

Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, ahead of President Volodmyr Zelenskyy's key meeting with US President Trump.

• Russia strikes Ukraine with 519 drones and 40 missiles on Saturday
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Canadian prime minister in Halifax, en route to the US
• US and Ukrainian teams have worked up a 20-point peace framework and the proposal has been handed to Russian negotiatiors, according to reports
• Russia said Ukraine trying to "torpedo" talks amid rush of diplomatic activity 

This blog is now closed. It contained the latest developments on Russia's war in Ukraine on December 26 and 27, 2025. Please move over to Sunday's blog for fresh updates.