Ukraine is hosting security advisers from approximately 15 countries, the EU, and NATO in Kyiv for talks on a peace deal, with the U.S. participating via video link. President Zelensky stated the U.S.-brokered plan is nearly ready but territorial issues persist. Meanwhile, Russia claims a New Year's strike in Kherson, which killed 28 people, has torpedoed peace efforts, while Ukraine asserts the strike targeted a military gathering. Russia occupies about a fifth of Ukraine, and Kyiv accuses Moscow of sabotaging diplomacy to gain more territory.