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War in Ukraine
No Compromises Found in ‘Productive’ US-Russia Talks, Kremlin Says
Ahead of the meeting, an anonymous Russian official close to the matter told NBC News that Moscow would not compromise on land, Ukraine’s armed forces, or recognition of territory.
Dec. 3, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Threatens to Strike Ships of Ukraine’s Backers After Tanker Attacks
Ukraine had denied that it was involved in an attack on a Russia-linked tanker carrying sunflower oil in the Black Sea on Tuesday, implying that it could have been a false flag operation by Moscow.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky: ‘Everything Depends on Today’s Discussions’
Zelensky’s remarks came shortly after he received a standing ovation in the Irish parliament, beseeching Ireland and Europe to “never lose your faith in Ukraine.”
Dec. 2, 2025
Putin
Trump Calls Ukraine War a ‘Mess’ as US Envoys Meet Putin in Kremlin
The US president’s remarks came as Russian state media painted a cosy picture of Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev, who took a stroll together through Moscow before attending talks in the Kremlin.
Dec. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
China’s Wang Yi Attends Security Talks in Moscow Amid Parallel US-Russia Meeting
“I know that today is a particularly busy, tense and significant day for Russia and President Vladimir Putin and for you,” Wang is reported to have told Lavrov in the talks centering on security.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
UK Trainer Arrested in Ukraine Over Espionage, Assassination Allegations
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a British national accused of aiding Russian intelligence and supplying weapons for targeted killings in Ukraine.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
ECB Refuses to Back Reparation Loan as EU Fails to Secure Guarantees
With no guarantee funds for the $162 billion reparation loan, the European Commission’s plan to channel the scheme through Euroclear was shot down by the European Central Bank (ECB).
Dec. 2, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Pushes to ‘End the War’ as Putin Claims He’s ‘Ready’ to Fight Europe
The Ukrainian president is seeking support from European allies, who fear the US plan – rumored to have been drafted in Moscow – reads like a wishlist for Putin.
Dec. 2, 2025
Russia
Sport Court Allows Russian, Belarusian Skiers to Qualify for Olympics
The International Olympic Committee had announced in September that athletes from Russia and Belarus would be allowed to compete at the Olympics under a neutral banner if they meet strict conditions.
Dec. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
Netherlands Deploys Patriots and NASAMS to Shield Key Polish Hub Moving Western Aid to Ukraine
The deployment is part of longstanding NATO security arrangements on the alliance’s eastern border.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
France Celebrates Ukrainian Culture
France is launching the largest-ever Ukrainian cultural season over the next four months, where Ukrainian music, cinema, literature, visual arts, and theater will be presented throughout the country.
Dec. 2, 2025
Russia
Broken Promises: Russia’s Long History of Breaking International Agreements
As Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the author looks at the agreements and commitments Russia has repeatedly violated.
Dec. 2, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine
‘Occupiers Staged Another Flag Show’: Ukraine Pushes Back as Russia Claims Capture of Pokrovsk
Moscow released a video Monday showing soldiers raising a flag over the town center, but Ukrainian troops said they pushed back the Russians who entered the area.
Dec. 2, 2025
Drones
Explosions, Fire in Chechnya as Drone Strike Hits FSB, Akhmat Sites
A building belonging to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in Chechnya reportedly burned down after a drone strike, with new attacks also hitting sites linked to Kadyrov’s forces.
Dec. 2, 2025
Ukraine
Fourth Russia-Linked Tanker Hit in a Week
A Russian-linked tanker was hit again in the Black Sea on Sunday, marking the fourth such incident in a week as maritime attacks spread from the region all the way to Africa.
Dec. 2, 2025
Energy
Russian Drone Strike Hits Odesa Region, Thousands Without Power
Russian forces have repeatedly struck the Odesa region in recent weeks, pressing their campaign to cripple Ukraine’s power grid ahead of the winter months.
Dec. 2, 2025
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