President Zelensky said a peace deal was almost ready. He felt hopeful for the New Year. But Russia made new claims. Russia said Ukraine attacked with drones. This made Russia think about stopping peace talks. It made peace efforts more difficult.
Zelensky said most of the peace plan was ready. This plan would end the war. He said the last part was important. It would decide if there would be peace. It would also protect Ukraine's land. Zelensky said Ukraine wanted peace. But they would not give up their country. He said giving up the Donbas region was not possible.
These words came after President Putin's message. Putin sounded sure about his army. He thought Russia would win. Then, Russia showed proof. They said Ukraine sent drones. Russia called these attacks a problem. They said they would rethink peace talks.
Ukraine said it did not attack with drones. They said Russia's claims were not true. A European Union diplomat agreed. She said Russia was trying to trick people. She thought Russia wanted to stop peace talks. This made it harder to find peace. Zelensky's hopeful words and Russia's angry words made things unclear. Russia may stop talking. Things are not sure.