Overview
- A Ukrainian delegation led by Kyrylo Budanov is meeting U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Miami to finalize a near‑ready 20‑point peace proposal.
- Ukraine’s Energy Ministry has declared a state of emergency after intensified strikes on power infrastructure produced widespread outages in subzero temperatures.
- The Air Force reported Russia launched about 201 drones overnight, with defenses downing or suppressing 167, and authorities said at least two people were killed and dozens injured.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged partners to speed electricity imports, deliver additional power equipment and supply more air‑defense missiles to protect the grid and civilians.
- Ukrainian officials warned of possible new Russian attacks on infrastructure tied to nuclear plants, while Moscow‑installed authorities said a Ukrainian strike cut power to over 200,000 consumers in occupied Zaporizhzhia.