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Germany warns of 360,000 Russian troops concentrated near NATO borders, Lithuanian army and intelligence deny this information
Bundestag member Roderich Kiesewetter said that Russia has already deployed two army corps in Belarus and is preparing for a sharp escalation in 2026-2027, but the Lithuanian army and intelligence say this is disinformation and does not correspond to the real security situation
The EU's eastern flank is stepping up its defence in the face of the Russian threat
Leaders of eight EU countries agree in Helsinki to strengthen eastern borders and launch joint defence projects to deter Russia
Merz says European forces in Ukraine will be able to deter Russian troops
German Chancellor believes that in case of violation of the ceasefire, European and American security guarantees will include active counteraction to the Russian army
США та Європа готують план безпеки для України після війни з військовими гарантіями
Американські та європейські партнери напрацювали проєкти гарантій безпеки для України після можливого припинення війни, які передбачають сильну армію ЗСУ та підтримку Заходу
Сили оборони України вдарили по НПЗ, нафтобазі та військовій логістиці РФ
У ніч на 17 грудня українські військові уразили нафтопереробний завод у Краснодарському краї, нафтобазу в Ростовській області та склад боєприпасів на окупованій Луганщині
EU allocates €1 million to launch International Compensation Commission for Ukraine
In The Hague, the European Union announced funding for the establishment of a Claims Commission to determine the real losses of Ukrainians from Russian aggression and the path to reparations
Shmygal calls 2025 a record year for support of Ukraine in Ramstein format
Defence Minister says Ukraine could attract up to $45bn in aid in 2025, with needs for 2026 estimated at $120bn
Zelenskyy: Russia's frozen assets will not be enough to compensate for losses, but Ukraine will not survive without them
President says in The Hague that Ukraine expects to use €210bn of Russian assets to cover urgent needs, including defence, amid reduced support from some partners
Moldova's Foreign Ministry warns citizens in Russia against the risk of being forced to serve in the military
Chisinau warns of changes in Russian legislation that may oblige foreigners to sign a contract for military service during the paperwork
Turkey shoots down unidentified drone over Black Sea amid protection of merchant shipping
Ankara tightens control of airspace over the Black Sea after detecting a drone that did not respond to control signals and posed a potential threat to civilian navigation
Russian tanker fails to load liquefied natural gas due to Arctic ice
The sanctioned Buran vessel from the "shadow fleet" is forced to abandon an attempt to load LNG at an Arctic terminal due to early and thick ice, which threatens gas supplies
Thai Defence Minister assures that the conflict with Cambodia will not last
The situation on the Thai-Cambodian border is developing according to the military's plan, and fuel supply restrictions should force Phnom Penh to stop fighting
