International Relations
Macron: Ukraine's allies to meet in Paris in early January to agree on security guarantees
French President Emmanuel Macron said that a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be held in Paris in early January, where Ukraine's allies will agree on specific contributions to the security guarantee system under a future peace agreement.
Kim Jong-un ordered to sharply increase production of missiles and ammunition in the DPRK
DPRK leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the expansion and modernisation of missile and ammunition production, as well as the construction of new defence plants. The decision was made against the backdrop of work on a nuclear submarine and testing of new air defence systems
Stubb after talks with Zelensky and Trump: concrete steps to end the war agreed
President of Finland Alexander Stubb reported on more than an hour-long conversation between European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, during which they discussed concrete steps to achieve a just peace
Von der Leyen says noticeable progress after Zelenskyy and Trump talk to European leaders
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen reported significant progress in peace talks after a joint conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump with European leaders and stressed the need for security guarantees from day one.
Nawrocki: Poland's position during the signing of the peace agreement will be decisive
Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that more than 90% of aid to Ukraine passes through the country, so Warsaw's role in the peace deal will be key.
Trump, Zelensky declare significant progress in peace talks after meeting in Florida
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have reported significant progress in negotiations to end the war. The peace plan is about 90% agreed, and the results may be known in a few weeks
Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting begins
Media statements by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump
Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Florida: finalising the US peace plan
Zelenskyy and Trump will hold talks in Palm Beach on 28 December to agree on an American peace plan. The most difficult issue is the territory of Donbas and possible conditions for a ceasefire.
Sweden allocates almost EUR 64 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine
Sweden transferred EUR 63.8 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. The country's total contribution exceeded €203 million. The funds will be used to restore power grids and nuclear safety.
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
The naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained a foreign tanker with about 4 million litres of fuel in the Strait of Hormuz, with 16 crew members on board.
Europe is preparing a package of security guarantees for Ukraine, details to be agreed in January
Ukraine's allies plan to finalise the parameters of security guarantees after a possible ceasefire in January, including the format of support and the option of deploying a contingent on the ground.
Russia almost doubles autogas exports to Central Asia and Afghanistan due to EU restrictions
In January-November, Russia increased LPG supplies to Central Asia and Afghanistan to 1.016 million tonnes. The share of these destinations in total exports rose to 36%, with Afghanistan becoming the largest buyer.
