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Ukraine
Ukraine Could Join EU by January 2027 Under US-Backed Peace Plan
The EU’s enlargement procedure traditionally unfolds over the course of years, demanding unanimous consent from all 27 member states, with some, including Hungary, having opposed Ukraine’s bid.
Dec. 12, 2025
Putin
Georgian PM Sparks Outcry After Appearing at Forum Alongside Putin in Turkmenistan
Although the Georgian government insists no meeting with the Russian delegation took place, the picture of Kobakhidze and Putin at the same venue has intensified criticism at home.
Dec. 12, 2025
UK
Starmer, De Wever Discuss Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine at 10 Downing Street
A readout of the meeting said that both leaders believe that maintaining economic pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine is the “only way to achieve a just and lasting peace.”
Dec. 12, 2025
Ukraine
Why Is Ukraine Not Holding Elections? The Many Caveats
As talk of a possible peace agreement intensifies, debate over holding elections in wartime Ukraine has resurfaced – a proposal filled with enough caveats that make it nearly impossible.
Dec. 12, 2025
The Strategic Pivot: Why Ukraine Is the Missing Link in Europe’s Future Competitiveness
Ukraine is the key to fixing the EU’s competitive lag. Business leaders and officials discuss how Kyiv’s integration can address Europe’s energy, defense, and demographic crises in the next decade.
Dec. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Ukraine’s Peace Negotiations Advancing in Three Directions
Zelensky said that there is “virtually constant contact” between leaders and diplomats as they negotiate security guarantees, Ukraine’s reconstruction and other elements of a US-brokered peace deal.
Dec. 12, 2025
Europe
The Hard Questions: War Crimes, Security, and Ukraine’s Future
A candid talk with Austria’s ambassador on war-crimes accountability, returning Ukraine’s children, fighting disinformation, energy security, and supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Dec. 12, 2025
Putin
Ukraine Denies Putin's Claim of Siversk’s Fall as Kyiv Encircles Russian Forces in Kupyansk
Putin announced on Dec. 11 the capture of Siversk in the Donetsk region, claiming that the “liberation” would pave the way for further successful advances.
Dec. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kremlin War Spending Surges 30% as Defense Outlays Hit Record Levels
Behind the record sums lies a sweeping reorientation of Russia’s state budget: Social programs are being gutted while classified military spending reaches post-Soviet highs.
Dec. 12, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Rallies Troops in Kupyansk, Says Battlefield Gains Influence Peace Talks
The Ukrainian president filmed himself at the outskirts of a city Russia claimed to have taken control of, rallying troops and saying frontline gains provide leverage in ongoing peace talks.
Dec. 12, 2025
Ukraine
New Research: European Support to Ukraine Has Fallen Sharply
When Trump bailed on Ukraine a few allies stepped up but Italy and Spain are definite deadbeats. The cash gap is a microscopic one tenth of a one percent hike to European tax burdens.
Dec. 12, 2025
Zelensky
Putin’s Aide Signals Possible Russian Troop Withdrawal From Donbas – National Guard to Remain
Ushakov’s remarks came as Zelensky acknowledged that the United States has floated the idea of a demilitarized – or a “free economic” – zone in Donbas as part of ongoing peace discussions.
Dec. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Burns Through His Forces as Over 155,000 Russian Deaths Are Identified by Name
New BBC/Mediazona figures reveal a sharp rise in volunteer deaths among Russian forces. Analysts say the true toll is likely far higher than what open-source data captures.
Dec. 12, 2025
Ukraine
Slovakia Will Block any EU Plan to Fund Ukraine Military, Says Fico
Fico told a parliamentary session on Thursday that he had written an official letter to European Council President António Costa ahead of the upcoming EU summit.
Dec. 12, 2025
US
Ukraine Denies Donbas ‘Buffer Zone’ Deal, Calls Talks ‘Theoretical’
In a comment to Kyiv Post, the Presidential Office denied reports of an agreed Donbas buffer zone, saying the discussions are “theoretical” and no decisions have been made.
Dec. 12, 2025
EU
EU Council Approves €2.3 Billion Tranche Under Ukraine Facility
Ukraine is set to receive €2.3 billion in fresh EU funding after the bloc approved the next tranche under the Ukraine Facility, the EU program for Ukraine’s recovery and macrofinancial stability.
Dec. 12, 2025
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