Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, Moscow-installed officials said, a day after Russia ruled out a Christmas ceasefire in the nearly 10-month old war
Asked on Wednesday whether Moscow had seen proposals for a "Christmas ceasefire," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "No, no such offers have been received from anybody. This topic is not on the agenda."
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said "it's difficult to conclude that this war will be over by year's end", responding to a question about prospects for a negotiated peace. on providing the Patriot missile system to the Ukrainian military could be announced as soon as Thursday. Despite the lack of peace talks, hundreds of detainees have been freed in swaps in recent weeks. The releases - along with progress on talks to resume Russian exports of an ingredient in fertiliser and the extension of a grains deal - have shown the two sides maintain at least limited contact on several levels.The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Wednesday andeal was an option in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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