540 Projectiles and a Peace Summit: Kyiv Under Siege Ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Talks
Russia launched 540 missiles and drones at Kyiv on Dec 27, 2025, just before Zelenskyy's meeting with Donald Trump. One-third of the city is without heat.
540 drones and missiles vs. one high-stakes meeting. Russia’s latest aerial barrage has sent a chilling message to Florida, targeting the heart of Ukraine just hours before its leader is set to meet the future of American foreign policy.
On Dec 27, 2025, a massive wave of Russian strikes rocked Kyiv, leaving at least one dead and 22 wounded. According to Reuters, an air alert lasted for nearly 10 hours as 500 drones and 40 missiles rained down on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure.
Freezing the Capital: A City Without Heat
The humanitarian impact is stark. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that one-third of the capital is now without heat as temperatures hover near 0 degrees Celsius. In the broader region, over 320,000 households lost power, complicating rescue and repair efforts during the winter peak.
The Road to Florida: Diplomacy vs. Fire
The timing isn't coincidental. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday in Florida. The meeting aims to finalize a framework for ending the four-year conflict. Zelenskyy stated that Russia’s drones speak louder than any "lengthy talks," suggesting Moscow has no real interest in a peaceful exit.
Negotiations remain deadlocked over territorial control. Russia demands a full withdrawal from parts of the Donetsk region, while Kyiv is pushing for a halt at current lines. The U.S. has proposed a 'free economic zone' compromise, a move Zelenskyy may put to a national referendum.
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