Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could be decisive in the outcome of the 34-month-old war with Russia and help stop Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.

In his New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a bold challenge to Ukraine and the West, declaring that Russia will not halt its military actions. He praised the Russian soldiers fighting on the frontlines,

Sky News contributor Kosha Gada reacts to reports Russia has turned down a proposed peace deal from US President-elect Donald Trump’s team concerning the war with Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky pledged to fight for peace in 2025, emphasizing the need for a strong Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression. With potential changes in US support under Trump, Zelensky remains optimistic about achieving peace and regaining lost territories.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his New Year video greeting late on Dec. 31 that no one would give peace to his country as a gift, but he believed the United States would stand together with Ukraine as it fights to stop Russia's full-scale invasion.