Zelensky made me proposals behind closed doors. When I asked him about transit of gas through Ukraine, he ruled out any idea of ​​it. He made absurd proposals, for example, that he would agree only if we didn't pay Russia until end of war. What fool would give us free gas?

He returned to topic of gas and asked me whether I would vote for [Ukraine's] NATO membership if he gave me $500 million from Russian assets. Of course, I immediately answered NEVER. It's strange he asked me such a question, because he knows perfectly well my opinion that inviting Ukraine to NATO is completely unrealistic - Fico reveals.

We are in contact with the new administration in Syria headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa [Al-Julani's rebrand name]. We will help the new administration in Syria in the matter of rebuilding the state and concluding a new social contract - Erdogan.

We often talk about European values, but I believe the most important value which is inherently European, is life itself. The most important thing we can do is to save lives. Christmas is near. I see no reason why at least for 2 or 3 days during Orthodox Christmas, we shouldn't avoid losing human lives on the front lines. I see no reason why parties involved could not agree to exchange a few hundred prisoners, 700 from each side - Orban.

Putin spoke with Viktor Orban. Putin supported Hungarian PM's peace efforts, but these efforts were rejected by Ukrainian side, namely by Zelensky. This is the situation - Kremlin spox on 16th December.