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The UK government has ruled out the possibility of using the frozen Russian reserves to directly fund Ukraine, citing the need for concerted international action
The Estonian government has changed the model of conscription. Starting in 2027, up to 4100 people will be drafted annually, and training will last 12 months for all without exception
US Secretary of State says that decisions on a possible peace deal should be made solely by Kyiv and Moscow without pressure from Washington
The visit to Warsaw, defence cooperation, threats from Belarus and EU financial support were the main topics of the talks
In Brussels, the President of Ukraine outlined the key challenges for the country in 2026. These include a shortage of missiles for air defence, the threat of a financial deficit of up to $50 billion, the need for a reparations loan from Russian assets, and different positions with partners on Donbas, NATO and pressure on Russia
The EU Summit in Brussels should determine the mechanism of support for Ukraine for 2026-2027 and the fate of Russia's frozen assets
Oslo to finance weapons, F-16 ammunition and air defence missiles at critical stage of war
The US President announces a naval blockade of tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, accusing the Maduro regime of terrorism and theft of US assets
The President of the European Council invited Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the summit in Brussels on 18 December, but the Head of State is expected to take part in the discussion online
Chisinau warns of changes in Russian legislation that may oblige foreigners to sign a contract for military service during the paperwork
Washington, together with South Korea, is investing billions in a new metallurgical complex that will provide the US with strategic minerals for defence, electronics and the automotive industry
In the first quarter of 2026, the state will allocate UAH 12 billion directly to combat brigades to order the necessary equipment through the DOT Chain Defence digital marketplace
