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Kremlin rejects Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia commemorated the end of the Second World War in 1945 on the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany with a large military parade on Red Square on May 09, 2025, in Moscow, Russia | File Photo: Ulf Mauder/dpa

The Kremlin has rejected calls for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it wants to end the war rather than pause fighting. The response followed an appeal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after peace talks in Berlin.

Zelensky, U.S. Delegation Hold Ceasefire Talks in Berlin

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (l) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Chancellery | Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a U.S. delegation arrived in Berlin for talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of discussions involving European partners. Russian officials have expressed skepticism about the talks, which will continue on Monday.