Global News Podcast Zelensky reveals 20-point plan to end Ukraine war
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Dec 24, 2025 
Joining the discussion are Vitaly Shevchenko, a Russia editor for BBC Monitoring, and Richard Hamilton, a BBC newsroom reporter focused on EU–US tech diplomacy. They delve into President Zelensky's new 20-point peace plan for Ukraine, analyzing Moscow's potential reactions and the unresolved issue of territorial concessions. Hamilton also explores the US's controversial visa bans on EU officials, which are viewed as a threat to European sovereignty. The podcast also touches on the escalating violence in Sudan and the emerging concerns around AI toys and their impact on child development.
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Zelensky's Conditional Peace Blueprint
- Zelensky's 20-point draft includes security guarantees and hints at territorial compromises like a demilitarised zone or Donetsk economic status.
- The plan still must be accepted by Russia and hinges on guarantees that critics call vague and fragile.
Drones Break Holiday Calm
- Recent large-scale drone attacks shattered a period of relative calm and reminded Ukrainians the conflict intensifies around holidays.
- Samira Hussain notes more than 600 drones were flown recently, two hitting Kyiv and alarming residents.
Scepticism Over Who Benefits
- Critics warn the deal may pressure Ukraine to cede land in exchange for a vague ceasefire and weak guarantees.
- Vitaly Shevchenko argues any settlement would likely favour Russia and depend on US support, not solid protections for Ukraine.