Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister warns EU for new support for Ukraine
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The Hungarian Prime Minister warned that the EU will weaken by lending Ukraine 90 billion euros to buy weapons, calling for a shift to strengthening internal military capabilities.
US - Russia continue negotiations on Ukraine
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New contacts between the US and Russia show that diplomatic efforts continue to find a way out of the Ukrainian conflict.
Ukraine first attacks Russian tankers in the Mediterranean
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For the first time, Ukraine has carried out an unmanned aerial attack (UAV) targeting a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean. Russia has said it will respond.
Russia declares readiness to cease fire and support 10 million Ukrainians to vote for president
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Mr. Putin affirmed that Moscow will create maximum conditions for Ukrainian citizens in Russia to vote and consider stopping airstrikes on Election Day.
Ukraine begins new round of negotiations with the US
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The new round of contacts shows increased diplomatic efforts to find a way out of the prolonged conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Russia steps up attacks in Zaporizhia, expanding the range of UAVs
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The Ukrainian government has expanded the evacuation area in part of Zaporizhzhia, as Russia steps up its attacks in the area.
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.
Europe plans new financial support for Ukraine
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The European Union leader has chosen another financial solution to maintain support for Ukraine.
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.
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.