International Relations
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
China uses water cannons against Filipino fishermen in the South China Sea
Philippines reports injured fishermen and damaged vessels after Chinese coastguard actions in disputed area near Sabina Reef
Thailand and Cambodia tighten border restrictions as fighting escalates
Amid the sixth day of fighting, Thailand imposed a curfew in the coastal areas near Cambodia, and Phnom Penh completely closed the border. The fighting has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of displaced people and dozens of deaths.
Starmer and von der Leyen discuss US peace plan for Ukraine and Russian assets
The British Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission agreed that this was a crucial moment for Ukraine and discussed the use of frozen Russian assets and further steps in EU-Ukraine cooperation.
