12:15⇢Putin's Istanbul Peace Talks Proposal Gets Zelensky Response
⌨The newspapers report on Putin proposing peace talks in Istanbul (AD.nl, NRC), with Zelensky indicating willingness to engage while Macron calls it "not enough" (NRC). The Russia-Ukraine war continues to dominate headlines, with emphasis on potential diplomatic solutions. Domestically, Dutch news covers Floradorpers threatening to hold New Year's bonfires despite government opposition (Het Parool), a Leeuwarden running event cancellation due to healthcare pressure (RTL Nieuws), and electricity prices reaching record lows due to abundant sunshine and solar panel proliferation (de Volkskrant).