Reuters World News Zelenskiy/Trump, Italy’s Hamas probe and US inflation woes
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Dec 28, 2025 Zelenskiy meets Trump in Florida to negotiate a ceasefire as tensions with Russia escalate. In Italy, authorities arrest nine individuals over $8 million diverted to Hamas-linked groups. Meanwhile, inflation hits Trump supporters in Michigan hard, challenging their loyalty ahead of the 2026 elections. Canadian support for Ukraine looks promising with a $2.5 billion aid pledge. Global discussions on undocumented migrant repatriation continue with new agreements in the UK.
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Ukraine Aims To Freeze Frontlines
- Ukraine seeks to freeze the frontlines and retain all territory it currently controls during talks with Donald Trump.
- Control of the Zaporizhia nuclear plant and excluding any Russian presence is a major sticking point.
Putin Signals Force, Allies Pledge Support
- Vladimir Putin framed recent strikes as forcing Moscow's objectives by force and dismissed Ukraine's rush for peace.
- Canada pledged $2.5 billion to support Ukraine and help unlock IMF financing after the attacks on Kyiv.
Millions Diverted Through Italian Charities
- Italian prosecutors arrested nine for funneling over $8 million in humanitarian aid to Hamas-linked groups and seized assets above $9 million.
- The probe involved anti-mafia and anti-terror units and EU-wide cooperation.