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Ukraine-Russia Talks at Mar-a-Lago

Monday, December 29, 2025 Maya Sutton Standard Politics

Russia launched one of its heaviest attacks on Kyiv in months over the holiday weekend, killing at least two people, wounding dozens, and leaving many without power amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Mar-a-Lago for talks with President Donald Trump aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.

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US Strike in Nigeria

The US conducted a major military strike targeting an alleged Islamic State terrorist cell in Nigeria, with President Trump accusing extremists of targeting Christians. Video from the Defense Department shows the deadly Christmas operation, drawing criticism from opponents.

Sources: CNN

Winter Storm Alerts

A new winter storm threatens the Midwest and Northeast, placing 40 million people under weather alerts as it moves from the Dakotas. Rising electricity prices and other domestic issues compound the challenges amid the severe weather.

Quick Hits

  • Russia launches heavy Kyiv strikes — 2 killed, dozens wounded, power knocked out
  • US military strikes alleged ISIS cell in Nigeria — Christmas operation draws criticism
  • 40M Americans under winter weather alerts — Storm moving from Dakotas to Northeast

By The Numbers

40 million

Americans under winter weather alerts

2 killed, dozens wounded

Latest Kyiv strikes toll

4 years

Duration of Ukraine conflict (nearly)

Quote of the Day

Volodymyr Zelenskyy described recent Russian attacks as a direct rebuff to peace initiatives: "This attack is again Russia’s answer on our peace efforts. And it’s really showed that Putin doesn't want peace. And we want peace."
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