In further remarks to Sky News, the UK’s former representative to Nato, Sir Adam Thomson, said that Mr Zelensky appeared to be preparing domestic audiences for compromises, while “making opening moves” in a likely extended negotiation with Mr Trump over which line to take with the Kremlin.

Russia's large-scale attack strikes a 'massive blow' at Ukraine's energy system 'Putin wants to escalate' before Trump takes office — Zelensky hits back at Oreshnik threats Ukraine destroys Russian $5 million radar system in Crimea,

Russia’s recent missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have caused severe blackouts, leaving over a million without power as winter sets in. Ukrainian officials condemn the strikes as an attempt to "weaponize winter,