Russia Ukraine conflict
Mr. Putin updated the situation in Ukraine at the year-end press conference
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At a year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin updated developments related to the conflict in Ukraine and the prospect of peace.
US surprises after decision to reverse aid to Ukraine
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Mr. Trump's resumption of military aid to Ukraine in 2026 surprised observers, especially when the US continuously sent positive signals about peace.
Russia is ready to end the Ukrainian conflict with a peaceful solution
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Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the year-end annual meeting by mentioning the conflict in Ukraine.
The wave of desertions spreads after the shocking corruption scandal in Ukraine
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A report from Russia shows that the wave of Ukrainian soldiers fleeing is skyrocketing due to serious loss of confidence after the recent bust of a $100 million money laundering scandal.
Ukraine's aid fuels EU farmers' outrage
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Farmers' protests in Brussels escalated as the EU summit was underway, with Ukraine's aid being the focus of controversy.
Russia warns European soldiers could be attacked if they reach Ukraine
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Russia continues to strongly opposes the plan to deploy European soldiers to Ukraine, warning that all foreign forces present will become legitimate targets.
EU plan to use illegally-held Russian assets
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After 16 hours of tense meetings overnight, the EU still could not reach a consensus on the plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Mr. Trump calls on Ukraine to soon reach a peace agreement
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The Trump appeal highlights the time pressure in negotiations to end the conflict.
Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
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On December 18, Russian forces launched strikes targeting energy infrastructure serving the Ukrainian army.
Germany spends 1.3 billion USD to help Ukraine autonomously produce heavy weapons
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The German government has just pledged to fund a $1.3 billion budget package to help Ukraine self-produced 200 self-propelled artillery pieces and purchase components for patriot air defense shields.
Plan to send European soldiers to Ukraine is at risk of collapse
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said the country would do everything possible to hinder plans to deploy European troops to Ukraine.
Plan to send European soldiers to Ukraine has many potential risks
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's announcement that Western forces in Ukraine could retaliate if Russia violates the ceasefire raises concerns about the risk of escalation.
Russia says Ukraine will suffer heavy losses, losing 500,000 soldiers in 2025
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Ukraine has lost nearly 500,000 soldiers in 2025 alone, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said.
Russian Foreign Minister accuses the West of wanting to impose separate rules in Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the West is imposing its own rules in Ukraine to maintain a "new colonial policy".
Russian President Putin denies compromising on Ukrainian territory
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has clearly signaled that Russia will not compromise and not make any transfers to Ukraine on the issue of territory.
