Russia on Friday (Dec 26) accused Ukrainian President and his European allies of seeking to “torpedo” a US-brokered plan to end the war ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky’s scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend. Meanwhile, Kyiv was rocked by several powerful explosions on Saturday (Dec 27) as authorities warned of a possible missile attack.This comes as Trump intensifies efforts to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. The US President is expected to discuss new proposals in Sunday’s meeting with Zelensky.The 20-point peace plan would freeze the current frontlines but allow Kyiv to pull back troops from the east, where demilitarised buffer zones could be created, Zelensky revealed this week.Zelensky’s office said that a meeting with Trump is planned for Sunday (Dec 28) in Florida, where US and Ukrainian officials met earlier this week.“We will discuss these documents, security guarantees,” he said of Sunday’s meeting. “As for sensitive issues, we will discuss (the eastern region of) Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and we will certainly discuss other issues,” he added.On the other hand, the Russian side has signalled its opposition to the plan ahead of the Florida talks.“Our ability to make the final push and reach an agreement will depend on our own work and the political will of the other party,” Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday. “Especially in a context where Kyiv and its sponsors – notably within the European Union, who are not in favour of an agreement – have stepped up efforts to torpedo it.”Meanwhile, speaking about the Ukrainian leader’s plan to news outlet Politico, Trump said that “he doesn’t have anything until I approve it”, adding: “So we'll see what he’s got.”<h2>Powerful explosions rock Kyiv</h2>Ahead of the Sunday talks, powerful explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian air force sounded a nationwide air alert and warned of drones and missiles moving towards Kyiv and several other regions in the country.“Explosions in the capital. Air defence forces are operating. Stay in shelters!” Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.

Meanwhile, Kyiv was rocked by several powerful explosions on Saturday (Dec 27) as authorities warned of a possible missile attack.

Russia on Friday (Dec 26) accused Ukrainian President and his European allies of seeking to “torpedo” a US-brokered plan to end the war ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky’s scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend. Meanwhile, Kyiv was rocked by several powerful explosions on Saturday (Dec 27) as authorities warned of a possible missile attack. This comes as Trump intensifies efforts to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. The US President is expected to discuss new proposals in Sunday’s meeting with Zelensky. The 20-point peace plan would freeze the current frontlines but allow Kyiv to pull back troops from the east, where demilitarised buffer zones could be created, Zelensky revealed this week. Zelensky’s office said that a meeting with Trump is planned for Sunday (Dec 28) in Florida, where US and Ukrainian officials met earlier this week. “We will discuss these documents, security guarantees,” he said of Sunday’s meeting. “As for sensitive issues, we will discuss (the eastern region of) Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and we will certainly discuss other issues,” he added. On the other hand, the Russian side has signalled its opposition to the plan ahead of the Florida talks. “Our ability to make the final push and reach an agreement will depend on our own work and the political will of the other party,” Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday. “Especially in a context where Kyiv and its sponsors – notably within the European Union, who are not in favour of an agreement – have stepped up efforts to torpedo it.” Meanwhile, speaking about the Ukrainian leader’s plan to news outlet Politico, Trump said that “he doesn’t have anything until I approve it”, adding: “So we'll see what he’s got.” Powerful explosions rock Kyiv Ahead of the Sunday talks, powerful explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian air force sounded a nationwide air alert and warned of drones and missiles moving towards Kyiv and several other regions in the country. “Explosions in the capital. Air defence forces are operating. Stay in shelters!” Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.

Meanwhile, Kyiv was rocked by several powerful explosions on Saturday (Dec 27) as authorities warned of a possible missile attack.

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Russia accuses Zelensky of seeking to ‘torpedo’ US plan as Ukrainian capital rocked by powerful explosions