Readout from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Berlin:

The meeting in Berlin between President Zelensky, Special Envoy Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and delegations from the United States and Ukraine lasted over five hours.

Representatives held in-depth discussions regarding the 20-point plan for peace, economic agendas, and more.

A lot of progress was made, and they will meet again tomorrow morning.

Kadyrov says he’s “tired of power” and open to stepping down, but would stay on if Putin asks and the public supports him.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico:

Ukraine is a black hole through which billions of euros disappear, along with rational economic thinking and the sustainable future of the European Union.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni:

You Gen Z what have you done so far? When I was 26, we started the FRONASA movement to liberate this country.

But for you Gen Z, all I hear is “vibe, vibe.” What is your vibe doing for the country?

Finnish President Stubb:

Under America First, U.S. foreign policy interests are ranked as follows: first, the Western Hemisphere — North America, South America, and Latin America; second, the Indo-Pacific; third, Europe; fourth, the Middle East; and fifth, Africa.

WATCH: The moment of Russian An-22 transport aircraft crash into the Uvod Reservoir in Russia’s Ivanovo Region on December 9.

The video suggests the aircraft began breaking apart in midair shortly before hitting the water.

Finnish President Stubb on Ukraine:

We are probably closer to a peace agreement than we have been at any time during these four years.

Finnish President Stubb:

If you look at rankings on democracy, freedom, rule of law, least corruption, European states are always in the top ten.

I actually think European states are doing quite well.

Finnish President Stubb:

Russia is the number one threat for Europe and actually the Western world.

Finnish President Stubb:

Russia tried to invade us in the Winter War and the War of Continuation.

We were the only Russian neighbor able to retain true independence.

We lost ten percent of our territory.

Far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast has won Chile’s presidential runoff, defeating leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and becoming the country’s 38th President.

Zelensky said Kyiv could drop its NATO bid in exchange for binding Western security guarantees.

Source: Reuters

China’s CH-7 stealth combat drone has completed its first flight, marking the start of flight testing.

Sudan Doctors Network:

9 killed and 17 injured, including medical staff, as a result of RSF drone shelling on South Kordofan State.

NEW: President Zelensky has ordered the development of a draft law that would allow elections to be held during martial law.

Source: RBC-Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday his government is considering stricter gun laws following a deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

He will raise the issue at an emergency meeting with state and territory leaders, citing possible limits on the number of firearms per person and regular reviews of gun licenses.

Russian Ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin:

There should not be a deal, we have to talk about the surrender of Ukraine.