Zelenskiy Plans to Meet Trump Soon; US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria

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Dec 26, 2025

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Michael Barr

Roz Krasny, a Bloomberg reporter focused on geopolitics, joins Stephen Carroll, an international affairs commentator, and Michael Barr, a reporter covering domestic news. They delve into Zelensky's upcoming meeting with Trump, highlighting the potential 20-point peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The discussion shifts to the U.S. military strike against ISIS in Nigeria, emphasizing coordination with local forces to combat terrorism. Their insights provide a comprehensive view of critical international dynamics and emerging geopolitical challenges.

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Urgent Push Toward A Ukraine Peace Plan

Volodymyr Zelensky expects a meeting with Donald Trump soon and signals possible progress on a peace plan before year-end.
Ukraine and the U.S. are aligning on a 20-point plan including NATO-style security guarantees and post-war redevelopment.

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U.S. Military Strike Targets ISIS In Nigeria

The U.S. carried out a precision strike in Nigeria targeting ISIS as part of bilateral security cooperation.
President Trump described the operation as a "powerful and deadly strike" directed by him.

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Precious Metals Rally On Geopolitics And Dollar Weakness

Precious metals surged to record highs driven by geopolitical tensions and a weaker U.S. dollar.
Gold, silver and platinum rallied as the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell sharply for the week.

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On today's podcast:
1) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he plans to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump “in the coming days,” signaling optimism about reaching a peace deal to end Russia’s almost four-year war.“A lot could be decided before the New Year,” Zelenskiy said Friday in a Telegram and X post after receiving an update from Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s top negotiator with the US and head of the National Defense and Security Council. The Kyiv Post reported earlier that Zelenskiy is expected to travel to Florida, where Trump is spending the Christmas break, as soon as Sunday. It cited a person familiar with the matter who wasn’t identified. Kyiv and Washington are seeking to align on a 20-point peace plan to present to Russian President Vladimir Putin, including the provision of strong security guarantees modeled on NATO’s Article 5, and a global post-war development program for Ukraine.
2) The US launched a military strike in Nigeria against Islamic State targets in a security and intelligence collaboration with the African nation’s government, which has been struggling to contain increasing levels of terrorist attacks in parts of the country. President Trump said he directed American forces to carry out “a powerful and deadly strike” against ISIS. Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry confirmed the “precision hits on terrorist targets” and said it remains engaged with international partners including the US to address the “persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism.”
3) Gold, silver and platinum jumped to all-time highs to extend a historic end-of-year rally for precious metals, with support from escalating geopolitical tensions and US dollar weakness. Frictions in Venezuela, where the US has blockaded oil tankers and ramped up pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro, have added to the precious metal’s haven appeal. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, a key gauge of the US currency’s strength, was down 0.7% for the week, its biggest drop since June.

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