International Relations
Merz does not rule out talks on Ukraine in Berlin as early as next week
The German Chancellor said that the E3 countries are coordinating proposals for peace in Ukraine with the US and are considering the possibility of a meeting in Berlin if the documents can be finalised
The US may seize more than 30 tankers off Venezuela after capturing the supertanker Skipper
Following a special operation by the US Coast Guard, dozens of vessels carrying Venezuelan oil and operating under Washington sanctions are now under threat
The US House of Representatives has approved a defence budget with $800 million in aid to Ukraine
The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) for 2026 provides for continued military support for Ukraine and tough measures against Russia and China, while strengthening the American presence in Europe
Trump described talks with European leaders on Ukraine as quite tough
The US President said that during talks with Starmer, Macron and Merz, differences arose and the topic of Ukraine was discussed in tense tones
The US intercepted and confiscated a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
The operation may complicate Venezuelan oil exports and increase Washington's pressure on Nicolas Maduro's regime
The EU has agreed to completely abandon Russian gas by 2028
EU ambassadors have agreed on a plan to phase out Russian gas imports, which will come into effect by the end of 2027.
The Willing Coalition will hold a new meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine on 11 December
The next meeting of the coalition, led by France and the United Kingdom, will take place via videoconference and will focus on security guarantees for Ukraine and the role of the United States.
European Commissioner Marta Kos arrives in Ukraine to promote accession talks
The European Commission representative is in Ukraine to discuss the accession process, reforms and recovery with EU ministers and Ukrainian officials.
Zelensky may visit Warsaw: meeting with Polish president being prepared
Україна та Польща узгоджують дату можливого візиту Володимира Зеленського до Варшави для переговорів із Каролем Навроцьким.
North Korea practised striking Seoul with rocket artillery
The KPDR conducted live-fire exercises with multiple launch rocket systems capable of covering the South Korean capital
Ignatius: A formula for peace in Ukraine with security guarantees and EU accession is taking shape
A Washington Post journalist describes a possible agreement that would provide for Ukraine's membership in the EU, Western guarantees and a demilitarised zone, but carries the risk of territorial concessions
The EU is preparing to bypass Orbán and freeze Russian assets indefinitely
Brussels will use emergency powers to block up to €210 billion in Russian assets and avoid a Hungarian veto
