World
Zelensky
‘We Do Not Want to Give up Our Donbas’ – Zelensky Holds Firm in Negotiations
“Neither de jure nor de facto” the Ukrainian president told his domestic press corp about ceding land, in a WhatsApp chat after meeting with Merz and speaking with Trump on the phone.
Dec. 16, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Says End to Ukraine War ‘Closer Than Ever’ After Phoning Berlin
“The problem is, they all want to get it ended and then all of a sudden they won’t,” the US president said on Monday, after a summit of European leaders attended by his envoys.
Dec. 15, 2025
Zelensky
EU Calls For ‘European-Led Force’ on the Ground, ‘Sustained Support’ for Ukraine’s Armed Forces
In a statement, EU leaders welcomed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, but reaffirmed that “international borders must not be changed by force.”
Dec. 15, 2025
EU
‘A Crucial Moment in Our History’ – Merz Calls for EU to Move On Reparations Loan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The German chancellor said that failure could “severely damage” both the EU’s ability to act and its credibility on the world stage.
Dec. 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky, Merz Welcome US Security Guarantees as Berlin Talks Continue
The Ukrainian and German leaders appeared optimistic about Trump’s proposed “Article 5-like” security guarantees, but deep divisions remain over territorial concessions.
Dec. 15, 2025
US Officials Say Ukraine Peace Talks Made ‘Real Progress,’ With Security Guarantees at Core
Washington reports “platinum standard” guarantees proposed. White House signals readiness to seek Senate approval.
Dec. 15, 2025
Europe
Europe Targets Kremlin Disinformation, Cyber Networks in New Sanctions Push
The EU is tightening sanctions on Russia’s hybrid warfare, targeting disinformation figures, cyber units and electronic warfare forces accused of destabilizing Europe.
Dec. 15, 2025
Russia
EU Targets 9 New Players Behind Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The EU has sanctioned five individuals and four companies over Russia’s shadow fleet, aiming to block covert oil exports that fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Dec. 15, 2025
Russia
‘No Russian Facility Is Safe,’ SBU Source Says After Third Strike on Caspian Oil Platforms
SBU long-range drones struck a Russian Lukoil oil platform in the Caspian Sea for the third time in a week, damaging key equipment and halting production, Kyiv Post sources say.
Dec. 15, 2025
Ukraine
EU Faces Key Summit on Using Russian Assets for Ukraine
At a time when Trump is also bashing EU leaders as weak – there are fears that failure to take the leap to tap into the frozen Russian assets would reinforce perceptions Europe is floundering.
Dec. 15, 2025
Europe
Zelensky Faces Crucial Berlin Talks as Trump-Led Peace Push Intensifies
After hours of talks with Trump envoys, Ukraine’s president heads into a packed day of meetings with German and European leaders amid unresolved disputes over territory, security and Russia’s demands.
Dec. 15, 2025
Zelensky
Berlin Talks: Ukraine Says ‘No’ to Donbas Demilitarized Zone
A senior Ukrainian official reportedly said that such a scenario would amount to capitulation and “will not be accepted” as peace talks continue in the German capital.
Dec. 15, 2025
EU
Babis’s ‘Czechs First’ Government Sworn In
Babis, who was previously prime minister from 2017 to 2021, has vowed to fight for Czech interests “not only at home, but everywhere in the world”.
Dec. 15, 2025
HUR
Ukraine Reveals Covert Operation to Rescue Women, Children From Syrian ISIS Camps
A new documentary reveals how Ukraine became the only country to rescue all its women and children from Islamic State (ISIS) camps in Syria through a five-year covert intelligence operation.
Dec. 15, 2025
Zelensky
Kremlin Calls Ukraine’s Non-NATO Status a ‘Cornerstone’ as Peace Talks Continue in Berlin
Ahead of talks in Berlin on Sunday, Zelensky publicly acknowledged that some NATO members oppose Ukraine’s accession and said Kyiv was prepared to drop its ambitions to join the alliance.
Dec. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Poland May Transfer 6-8 MiG‑29 Jets to Ukraine Ahead of Zelensky Visit
Poland’s military command has earlier confirmed that it is considering donating its MiG‑29s as part of a potential technology swap, which could give Warsaw access to Ukrainian drone innovations.
Dec. 15, 2025
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