Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 08 Dec 2025,Monday International
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London Monday alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Cabinet minister Pat McFadden emphasized Ukraine's security and self-determination as central discussion points. US special envoy Keith Kellogg claimed a peace deal is "really close," contingent on Russia's cooperation regarding Ukraine's post-war army size and Donbas control. European leaders seek greater involvement after pushing back against initial US-led plans favoring Russia. Putin rejected revisions, threatening to take Donbas by force if Ukraine doesn't cede the 85%-Russian-controlled region. Russia launched massive weekend bombardments of 653 drones and 51 missiles as diplomatic efforts intensify.(PC: Reuters & Al Jazeera)
