International Relations
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.
Rutte: US remains a reliable partner for NATO, no need for EU autonomous defence
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the United States remains fully committed to the Alliance and that the idea of a fully independent EU defence is unnecessary. He emphasised the growth of defence spending and the role of non-EU allies
Zelensky's talks with Trump in Florida postponed to 20.00 Kyiv time
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Palm Beach will take place on 28 December at 20:00 Kyiv time. It was previously scheduled for 22:00. The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the US and the composition of the negotiating teams has been announced
DPRK unveils finished hull of nuclear submarine and escalates rhetoric against the US and South Korea
North Korea demonstrated the welded hull of a nuclear submarine, claiming progress in building a strategic fleet. Pyongyang also criticised the visit of a US nuclear submarine to South Korea and reported testing a new air defence missile.
Zelensky in Canada: Ottawa allocates additional $2.5bn in aid to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Canada to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ottawa announces $2.5 billion in additional economic aid to Ukraine and confirms continued military support
