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Russia ‘Intimidating’ Belgian Officials, Executives To Halt Frozen Assets For Ukraine Plan
On Thursday morning, De Wever reiterated that he regards the repatriation loan proposal as “questionable” but said failing to find a solution would be Europe’s “ultimate geopolitical embarrassment.”
Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
Russian Guards Cross Estonian Border as Tensions Simmer
Estonia says three Russian border guards briefly entered its territory near the Narva River, prompting talks with Moscow and the summoning of Russia’s top diplomat in Tallinn.
Dec. 18, 2025
Putin
‘We Have No Patience Left’: Russian POWs Appeal to Putin Over Prisoner Exchanges
Russian prisoners of war held in Ukraine appealed to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin ahead of his Dec. 19 call-in show, asking why they have not been included in prisoner exchanges.
Dec. 18, 2025
Europe
Russian Nukes On Europe’s Doorstep: What Next
In this interview, former Lithuanian intelligence chief Darius Jurgelevičius joins Kyiv Post’s Jason Jay Smart to explain why the so-called “Kaliningrad Fortress” works as a launchpad for pressure.
Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
New Report Finds EU Reparations Loan for Ukraine Carries No Additional Legal Risks
A new legal report finds the EU reparations loan for Ukraine, backed by immobilized Russian central bank assets, creates no additional legal risks for EU states or banks beyond existing sanctions.
Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
Russian Drone Attack Hits Multiple Ukrainian Regions as Air Defenses Down 63 UAVs
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on Dec. 18 with 82 drones, damaging homes and energy infrastructure and wounding civilians
Dec. 18, 2025
Ukraine
EU Holds Crunch Summit on Russian Asset Plan for Ukraine
The EU estimates Ukraine needs an extra 135 billion euros ($159 billion) to stay afloat over the next two years - with the cash crunch set to start in April.
Dec. 18, 2025
Russia
Explosions Rock Rostov, Bataysk After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker
Explosions hit Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk overnight as a drone strike set an oil tanker on fire at the port. Two crew members were killed, Russian officials said.
Dec. 18, 2025
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
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