The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/12/28 at 11:00 EST

Episode Date: December 28, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/12/28 at 11:00 EST

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Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. From CBC News, the world is sour. I'm Neil Kumar. Ukrainian president Volodymy Zelensky meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at Marlago today. They'll discuss the progress of peace negotiations with Russia to end the nearly four-year-long war. Zelensky got a pledge of support from Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday, following the meeting in Halifax, where Carney announced $2.5 billion in funding. Carney says that money will help unlock access to funds from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Meantime in Ukraine, days of heavy Russian bombardment have left thousands without power across the country. Moscow has intensified its attacks to put pressure on Ukrainian President Volheimer Zelensky as he attempts to negotiate a peace plan with U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainians are watching the meeting closely, including European leaders. Anna Cunningham reports from London. In Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, there is hope that peace is around the corner, but also a sense that those hopes have been dashed before. The latest Russian strikes on Kiev were designed to send a message from the Kremlin.

Speaking to his military command late Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that without peace will resolve all the problems before us by military means, he says. Like Canada, European leaders are reiterating their full support for peace in Ukraine. Some EU member countries who share borders with Russia and Ukraine are being cautious. Poland recently announcing it is investing in new anti-dron measures. Finland too has been strengthening its lengthy border. But Russia remains critical of the EU.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov telling the Russian State News Agency tasks that any European troops deployed to Ukraine would become legitimate targets for Russia's armed forces. Anna Cunningham, CBC News, London. It's a legend day in Myanmar. This is the first one since the military seized power nearly five years ago. The military is supervising the vote. It comes as the Civil War rages across most of the country. Several weather warnings have been issued in most provinces in the Yukon,

with rain, freezing rain, snow, and extreme cold hammering various parts of the country. An environment Canada winter storm warning says there will be up to 40 centimeters of snow along the west. coast of Newfoundland. Heavy snow is also in the forecast for the central and northern parts of Ontario and Quebec, while freezing rain is on the way for the southern portions of those provinces. President Manamacroz says France is mourning a legend. That's in response to the news of iconic actor and singer Brigitte Bardot, who has died at her home in the south of France at the age of 91. Dominic Philitis has more on her groundbreaking career and complicated legacy.

In 1956, a global icon was born. Brigitte Bardot shot to international fame dancing the Mambo barefoot in the movie and God-created woman, the 21-year-old's performance, scandalised censors and captivated audiences. French star Brigitte Bardot, well-known to British fans. Born in Paris in 1934, Bardot described herself as a shy, self-conscious child, But by the age of 15, she graced the cover of Elle magazine, launching a modeling career which soon led to the big screen and recording studio.

Despite her influence, Bardot found celebrity life isolating. Her personal life was shaped by failed marriages, widely reported affairs and struggles with depression. Bardot made the last of her almost 50 films in 1973, before declaring the war. world of cinema rotten and leaving public life. Dominic Volaitis for CBC News, Bristol, England. And that is The World This Hour. Remember you can listen to us where we get your podcast. The World This Hour is updated every hour seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar.

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