International Relations
Kallas warns that the fall of Donbas will open the way for Russia to take over the whole of Ukraine
The EU stresses that Russia will not stop in Donbas and prepares new sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
EU begins crucial week of talks on Ukraine and €210bn aid funding
European leaders discuss peace initiatives with Zelenskyy and try to keep the plan for large-scale financial support for Ukraine alive
Witkoff announces progress after five-hour talks between Ukraine and the US in Berlin
US and Ukrainian delegations discuss 20 points of the peace plan and agree to continue negotiations
Countries on the EU's eastern flank take practical steps to strengthen defence against Russia
Finland has announced the launch of specific defence projects on the EU's eastern border with possible funding of up to €135 billion
Переговори продовжаться завтра
Мирні перемовини між українською та американською делегаціями в Берліні продовжаться 15 грудня, — німецьке видання Handelsblatt
Meloni says Europe will have to adapt to Trump's new security strategy
The Italian prime minister called the US policy a signal for Europe to strengthen its own defence, reaffirmed her support for Ukraine and assured of the stability of the ruling coalition.
Zelenskyy meets with Macron before talks with the US
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the French leader on the eve of his meeting with the US negotiators, and the parties reaffirmed their unity in seeking a just and lasting peace.
Zelenskyy to visit Warsaw on 19 December for talks with Polish President
Presidents of Ukraine and Poland to discuss security cooperation and economic challenges in Warsaw
US and Ukrainian delegations start talks in Berlin on peace and security guarantees
Ukrainian-American talks have started in Berlin with the participation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and representatives of Donald Trump's team. The focus is on security guarantees and compromises to end the war.
Congressional Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and others from Epstein's estate
The US House of Representatives Oversight Committee has published dozens of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's archive, increasing pressure on the White House ahead of the deadline to disclose the case file.
Zelenskyy announces work to raise up to $45bn in aid for Ukraine in 2026
The President said that Ukraine is negotiating with partners on financing at the level of USD 40-45 billion next year and about USD 90 billion for 2026-2027.
Iran seizes tanker in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion of fuel smuggling
Iranian security forces announce the detention of a ship with about 6 million litres of fuel and the arrest of 18 crew members
