đź”— Share this article President Zelensky States Ukraine Is 10% Off from Peace, But Not at Any Possible Price During his year-end address, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that a possible treaty was 90% ready. "The peace agreement is 90 percent complete, 10% is left," he remarked. "And that is much more than simply figures." A Deal Requires Robust Guarantees, Not Weak Ceasefire The president stressed that his country seeks an end to the war but not at "any possible price". "What is it that Ukraine desires? Peace? Absolutely. No matter the price? No," he declared. "We want an end to the conflict but not the end of our country." "Is the nation exhausted? Extremely. Does that imply we are ready to give up? Any person who believes that is deeply mistaken," he added. He voiced doubt about Moscow's intentions, stating that even if troops withdrew from the Donbas region, the war would not necessarily cease. "Pull out from the Donbas, and everything will end. This is how a lie translates," he commented. European Allies to Plan Post-War Security In related news, France's leader Emmanuel Macron stated that European allies and partners gathering in Paris on 6 January will establish firm pledges towards protecting the country after any agreement with Moscow is reached. Reciprocal Strikes Continue Meanwhile, accounts of military strikes persisted. A source from Kyiv's security service said that Ukrainian long-range drones hit an oil depot in the Russian city of Rybinsk, causing a large fire. In southern Ukraine, a Russian-launched drone attack struck residential blocks and the power grid in Odesa, injuring six people, among them children. Local authorities said four buildings were damaged and significant harm was reported to a couple of energy facilities. Contested Allegations Over Drone Incident Concerning previous claims of a drone attack targeting a residence of Russian leader, US and European officials are in agreement that Ukraine did not target the incident. A report stated that US national security agencies determined the alleged attack "did not happen". In response, The Russian ministry of defense released a video claiming to show fragments of a destroyed Ukrainian-made drone. A Ukrainian ministry of foreign affairs ridiculed the evidence as "absurd" and stated it demonstrated a lack of credibility in fabricating the narrative. European Diplomat Labels Allegations a "Diversion" The EU's top diplomat described Russia's assertions "an intentional distraction". "Nobody should believe baseless claims from the invading force," she remarked. Additional Updates DPRK Involvement: North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, according to state media praised troops operating in an "alien territory" in a New Year address. Intelligence assessments suggest North Korea has sent a significant number of troops to aid Russia's invasion in the region. Restrictions Extension: United States authorities have reportedly given a temporary exemption from restrictions to a Serbia-based, majority Russian-owned energy firm until late January. This entity operates the country's only oil refinery.