Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as productive, highlighting their shared goal of ending the war in Ukraine swiftly and justly.

The leaders convened in Paris on December 7 to discuss the ongoing conflict and potential pathways to peace.

The trilateral meeting, hosted by Macron in Paris, focused on the situation on the battlefield and the broader objective of achieving a “just peace.”

Zelensky shared on Facebook that the discussions were positive, with all participants determined to work toward peace. He expressed gratitude to Trump for his unwavering resolve and thanked Macron for organizing the meeting.

Macron echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the significance of the gathering and the united efforts of the U.S., Ukraine, and France for peace and security.

The meeting lasted 35 minutes, but no press statements were released, with details mainly shared through the leaders’ social media.

Zelensky’s call for “peace through strength” reflects Ukraine’s strategy of leveraging international support while maintaining military resilience. Macron’s role as a mediator in European security and his efforts to unite Western powers further reinforced the commitment to finding a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

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Macaulay Culkin’s 3-year-old son, Dakota, is such a fan of Home Alone that he believes he’s the star of the movie.

In an interview with E! News, Culkin, 42, shared that Dakota often confuses his dad’s role as Kevin with his own memories.

“He thinks he’s Kevin,” Culkin said. “I’ll ask him, ‘Do you remember going down the stairs on the sled?’ and he’ll say, ‘Mmhmm.’ I tell him, ‘That was me!’”

Culkin, who shares Dakota and a 2-year-old son with fiancée Brenda Song, joked about calling out Dakota’s tall tales: “You’re a lying liar who lies,” he laughed, referring to his son’s claims of fighting burglars.

While Dakota enjoys the holiday classic, Culkin’s brother Kieran, who also starred in the 1990 film, has taken a different approach with his own children.

Kieran revealed that his kids, Kinsey, 5, and Wilder, 3, aren’t allowed to watch Home Alone yet due to some of the film’s scarier moments. “For a 3-year-old, there’s the tarantula and the guy at the end saying, ‘I’m gonna bite off all your fingers.’ That’s scary,” Kieran explained.

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Beppe Fenech Adami, a Member of Parliament for the Nationalist Party, shared a heartfelt update on social media, revealing that doctors have confirmed he has overcome cancer after a decade of treatment.

He reflected on the challenging journey that involved 10 years of therapy, medical interventions, a major operation, and 34 trips to a London hospital.

In his post, Fenech Adami expressed deep gratitude to those who supported him throughout his battle with cancer. He thanked his wife, children, and family, as well as the doctors and countless friends who stood by him during this difficult period.

He also gave special thanks to God, saying, “Thank you to everyone who walked this journey with me: The wife, the children, the family, all the doctors, and many, many friends… Above all, thanks to God who held my hands and never let me give up.”

Fenech Adami concluded his message with words of encouragement for others who are facing illness, urging everyone to care for one another and appreciate the value of life. His powerful message highlighted the importance of resilience, support, and gratitude during times of adversity.

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