Europe
Zelensky
‘A Year of War’ – Zelensky Says It’s Apparent the Kremlin Is Not Ready For Peace
In his evening address, the Ukrainian president highlighted the Kremlin’s remarks that day that Russia would achieve its goals of the invasion “by military force” if needed.
Dec. 18, 2025
Putin
‘European Little Pigs’ – Kremlin Rhetoric Escalates as EU Weighs Using Frozen Russian Assets
As European leaders travel to Brussels for a summit, Putin and his cabinet accused them of “trying to distort every international norm.”
Dec. 17, 2025
NATO
Germany Spends €50B on Military Overhaul to ‘Send Signal’ to NATO
German lawmakers approved the purchase of military equipment worth nearly $60 billion on Wednesday. “Germany is leading the way,” its defense ministry said in a statement.
Dec. 17, 2025
Europe
EXPLAINED: What’s the Deal With Russia’s Frozen Assets in Europe? All You Need to Know
EU leaders face a make-or-break decision: Unlock frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s survival, or risk a funding collapse that could weaken Kyiv just as the war enters a critical phase.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
‘The Clock Is Ticking’ – UK Warns Abramovich to Release £2.5B for Ukraine
If the Russian oligarch fails to honor his pledge to donate the proceeds of his sale of Chelsea FC to the victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine, then the UK government will.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Will Ukraine Get Controversial EU Joint Loan?
Italy, Bulgaria and Malta have now joined Belgium – where most of Russia’s capital is held by the financial services – in voicing objections to the EU’s proposed reparations loan.
Dec. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Merz Floats Article 5-Like Guarantees for Ukraine as Kremlin Pushes Back
Berlin talks considered NATO-style protections for Ukraine after a ceasefire, but Russia rejected a truce, and doubts linger over security guarantees and frozen assets ahead of a key EU summit.
Dec. 17, 2025
Russian Armed Forces
‘No Evidence’ Of Hundreds of Thousands of Russian Troops in Belarus: Lithuania
Lithuania’s armed forces and the National Crisis Management Centre said reports of 360,000 Russian troops in Belarus “do not correspond to reality,” noting Russia has only several thousand there.
Dec. 17, 2025
NATO
Eastern Flank Countries Warn Russia Wants ‘Buffer Zone’ from Arctic to Mediterranean
Helsinki hosted the first Eastern Flank summit on Tuesday, with the leaders of Poland, Finland, Sweden, the Baltic states, Bulgaria and Romania coming together.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Belgian PM De Wever in EU Spotlight Over Russian Asset Plan
He is the main man standing in the way of a plan to tap Moscow’s central bank assets to provide a 90-billion-euro loan to Kyiv.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
US Lawmaker Pushes Bold Sanctions Strategy: ‘If They Can Seize Venezuelan Tanker, Why Not Russian One?’
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse frames Ukraine’s success as a global test, calls for aggressive enforcement of sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet at Brookings event.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Sanctions Worked, Western Caution Didn’t: European Diplomats Regret ‘Lost Momentum’ in Stopping Russia Early
European ambassadors in Washington say fear of escalation slowed pressure on Moscow – giving Russia time to adapt and prolong its war in Ukraine.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Trump’s ‘Article 5-Lite’ for Ukraine Is Dead End, New Report Warns
A Washington think tank argues that vague security promises won’t stop Putin – advocating instead for an “armed nonalignment” model to secure Kyiv’s future.
Dec. 17, 2025
Germany
Kremlin Says Euro Involvement ‘Does Not Bode Well’ for Peace Plan
Moscow complains it has not been made aware of any outcomes of the Berlin talks between US and European envoys, so it cannot speculate on when next round of negotiations involving Russia may occur.
Dec. 17, 2025
Ukraine
UK to Send £600M Air Defense Package to Ukraine
The £600 million package includes new air defense systems, missiles, and automated gun turrets to intercept drones, as Russian strikes continue to ravage Ukraine’s energy grid.
Dec. 16, 2025
Europe
‘Historic Step’ – 35 States Back New Claims Body to Make Russia Pay for War Damage
Ukraine’s push for war compensation advanced with the launch of an International Claims Commission, backed by 35 countries, aimed at addressing damage caused by Russia’s invasion.
Dec. 16, 2025
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