Ukraine, Trump: «Disappointed by Zelensky». EU, the Kremlin embraces the US imaginative and prescient | EUROtoday

On Dec 8, 2025

Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now.

LiveUpdated a minute in the past

«We are speaking to Putin and Ukrainian leaders, together with Zelensky. I’ve to say that I’m just a little upset that Zelensky has not but learn the proposal. I believe Russia agrees, I’m unsure Zelensky agrees, his individuals prefer it.” Donald Trump said this while responding to those who asked him about the latest developments in the negotiations for peace in Ukraine and the next steps. Meanwhile, Moscow enters into the ongoing conflict between the USA and Europe: «The changes adopted on the national security strategy, which harshly criticizes Europe by evoking the risk of “erasure of civilization”», said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. In London today Zelensky will see Starmer, Macron and Merz

Russian drones in several regions, one dead and numerous injured

Russian drones struck Chernihiv, Okhtyrka and the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine overnight. The toll is one person dead, several injured, including children, as well as numerous fires and damaged houses. The authorities made this known, according to the Kyiv Post. The DSNS, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, confirmed that one person died and five others were injured in the attacks launched by Moscow in the Dnipropetrovsk region, including two children. Additionally, a Russian drone crashed near an apartment building in Chernihiv early this morning, injuring three people and causing extensive damage, according to the DSNS. The drone exploded near a residential building, shattering windows and starting a fire.

Zelensky in London to meet Starmer, Macron and Merz

In London immediately Zelensky will see Starmer, Macron and Merz. Meloni won’t be there however he made it identified that he had spoken to the Ukrainian chief, explaining that he’ll host him within the subsequent few days in Rome. «We are already beginning a brand new diplomatic week: there might be consultations with European leaders. First, safety points, assist for our resilience, assist packages for our protection”, then “air defense, long-term financing for Ukraine. Of course, we will also talk about a common vision, about common positions in the negotiations”, writes the Ukrainian president in a post on Telegram.

Kremlin: «US strategy on Europe is in line with Moscow»

The changes adopted by Donald Trump on the national security strategy – which harshly criticizes Europe by evoking the risk of “erasure of civilisation” – are “consistent” with Moscow’s vision and can guarantee “constructive work” with the USA on the Ukrainian solution. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this as quoted by Tass. “The adjustments are largely consistent with our vision,” he famous. “Perhaps we can hope that this will be a modest guarantee that we will be able to constructively continue joint work to find a peaceful solution in Ukraine.”

https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/ucraina-trump-deluso-zelensky-ue-cremlino-sposa-visione-usa-AIutJjI