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Zelensky Dismisses Ceasefire Amid New Peace Talks

12/17/2025

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, dismissed a Christmas ceasefire and said Russia would likely reject a new European-backed peace proposal, with U.S. final proposals to Moscow in two days.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about nearing a peace deal after discussions with Zelensky and European leaders.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed the sentiment, saying a ceasefire may be achievable for the first time since the conflict began.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, dismissed a Christmas ceasefire and said Russia would likely reject a new European-backed peace proposal, with U.S. final proposals to Moscow in two days.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about nearing a peace deal after discussions with Zelensky and European leaders.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed the sentiment, saying a ceasefire may be achievable for the first time since the conflict began.