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World Service,24 Dec 2025,54 mins

Zelensky moots demilitarised zones in latest peace plan

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The Ukrainian leader has revealed details of a draft deal to end the war, that includes the possible withdrawal of troops from the eastern Donestk region. We get the latest lines and analysis from our Ukraine reporter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire by refusing to disarm. As 2025 draws to a close, we speak to our Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abualouf to get his assessment of the situation on the ground. It has been a busy busy year for sport. Ahead of the whistle being blown on 2025 we bring together two of our regular sport presenters, Mike Williams and Maz Farooki, to discuss everything from tennis to sumo, cricket to football. Presenter: Luke Jones. (Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference on the occasion of Diplomatic Service Day in Kyiv, Ukraine, 22 December 2025. Credit: SERGEY DOLZHENKO/EPA/Shutterstock)

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