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Ukraine Security Guarantees Gain US Backing At Paris Summit

Ukraine Security Guarantees Gain US Backing At Paris Summit

The United States publicly aligned itself with a broad coalition of Ukraine’s allies in supporting future security guarantees designed to deter renewed Russian aggression, marking Washington’s most explicit backing yet of the framework under discussion by European partners.

The commitment emerged from a high-level meeting in Paris of the so-called “coalition of the willing,” a group of mostly European nations working to define security arrangements for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, which first invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale war in 2022.

Unlike earlier meetings, the Paris summit included senior U.S. representatives, among …

Russia - Ukraine Peace Deal Is 90% Ready, Ukraine Says

Russia – Ukraine Peace Deal Is 90% Ready, Ukraine Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a potential peace agreement with Russia is close to completion, telling the nation in a New Year address that negotiations are “90 percent ready” as the war approaches its fourth year.

Speaking from Kyiv, Zelensky said the final phase of any deal would be decisive not only for Ukraine but for Europe as a whole. “The remaining 10 percent will determine the fate of peace, the fate of Ukraine, and the fate of Europe,” he said.

Zelensky used his address to underline that Kyiv wants an end to the war but not at the expense …

Russian Tinkov: Says Instagram Post Cost Him $9 Billion Loss

Russian Tinkov: Says Instagram Post Cost Him $9 Billion Loss

Oleg Tinkov says he was forced to sell his bank stake after criticizing Russia’s war, losing billions as Kremlin pressure followed in the 2022 Ukraine war.

Former Russian banking billionaire says a single social media post criticizing the war in Ukraine triggered a chain of events that wiped out nearly $9 billion of his personal wealth and forced him into exile.

Oleg Tinkov, the founder of Tinkoff Bank, said he was compelled to sell his stake in the lender at a tiny fraction of its value after publicly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in an Instagram post in April 2022.

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Targeting Putin Residence

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Targeting Putin Residence

Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence, a claim Kyiv flatly rejected as false, deepening tensions at a moment when fragile peace talks are under way.

The allegation, which Moscow did not support with evidence, triggered sharp diplomatic exchanges and raised fresh uncertainty over negotiations aimed at ending the nearly three year war in Ukraine.

Russian officials said Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region late last month. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said 91 long range drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses and that no injuries or damage were reported.…

Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia Confirms New U.S. Contacts

Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia Confirms New U.S. Contacts

The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that senior Russian and U.S. officials have held direct discussions after Moscow received American proposals outlining a potential path toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s top foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, recently spoke by phone with several members of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. While the Kremlin did not disclose the timing or participants in the call, it acknowledged that the talks followed the delivery of U.S. peace proposals to Moscow.

The disclosure signals renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow as efforts intensify to explore a …

Ukrainians: Retakes Kupiansk As Moscow’s Claims Face Reality

Ukrainians: Retakes Kupiansk As Moscow’s Claims Face Reality

Ukrainian forces reclaim key northern region city of Kupiansk, challenge Russian narratives, and strike Black Sea assets in ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian forces have regained significant control of Kupiansk in the northern Kharkiv region, undermining Moscow’s claims of victory and highlighting a growing disconnect between Russian statements and battlefield realities.

After isolating Russian troops in the city, Ukrainian forces steadily pushed through Kupiansk, reclaiming southern suburbs including Yuvileynyi by mid-December. Geolocated footage confirmed the advance, while the Russian Ministry of Defense insisted it maintained control over all districts. Independent analysts, however, report that most of the city now lies under Ukrainian

Russia: Faces Heavy Losses In Pokrovsk As Discipline Falters

Russia: Faces Heavy Losses In Pokrovsk As Discipline Falters

Reports cite hundreds of casualties and widespread desertions as Russian forces intensify assaults on Ukraine’s strategic eastern city under pressure.

Russian forces have suffered heavy losses during intensified assaults around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, according to accounts from within the Russian military and assessments by Western defense analysts, underscoring mounting strain on Moscow’s campaign in the region.

Pokrovsk, a key logistics and transportation hub in eastern Ukraine, has become one of the most contested fronts of the war. The city is widely viewed by military planners as a gateway to the broader Donetsk region, making it a strategic

EU Loan To Ukraine Secures €90BN Funding Plan

EU Loan To Ukraine Secures €90BN Funding Plan

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to raise 90 billion euros in joint borrowing to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia over the next two years, abandoning for now a contentious plan to fund Kyiv using frozen Russian state assets.

The decision, reached after hours of negotiations in Brussels, ensures continued financial backing for Ukraine at a moment when officials warned that a funding gap next year could weaken its ability to resist Moscow’s invasion.

Under the agreement, the European Commission will raise funds backed by the EU budget and provide the money to Ukraine as a loan. The move allowed …

Zelenskiy Meets Polish President As Ukraine Seeks Support

Zelenskiy Meets Polish President As Ukraine Seeks Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw on Friday, a visit aimed at reinforcing ties with one of Kyiv’s most important regional allies at a sensitive point in the war with Russia.

The meeting comes as European Union leaders have agreed to secure new borrowing to support Ukraine’s military and economic needs over the next two years, giving Kyiv fresh backing as the conflict enters a critical phase.

Poland has been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since Russia launched its full scale invasion, providing military aid and hosting millions of refugees. Officials in Warsaw broadly …

Ukraine War Reparations Commission Launched In Europe

Ukraine War Reparations Commission Launched In Europe

European leaders have agreed to create a new international body to assess and award compensation to Ukraine for the vast destruction caused by Russia’s war, marking one of the most concrete steps yet toward holding Moscow financially accountable.

The International Claims Commission for Ukraine was formally established at a conference in The Hague after a treaty was signed by 35 countries. The Netherlands based commission will review and rule on claims for war related damage, potentially unlocking hundreds of billions of dollars in reparations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended the summit alongside senior European officials, said accountability was essential …

US Ukraine Peace Talks Move To Berlin, Enter Critical Phase

US Ukraine Peace Talks Move To Berlin, Enter Critical Phase

US President Donald Trump’s overseas envoy will travel to Berlin this weekend for high level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior European leaders, as Washington pushes to secure a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine before Christmas.

Steve Witkoff, who has led the White House’s diplomatic outreach to both Kyiv and Moscow, is expected to present the latest version of a US backed peace proposal during meetings in the German capital, according to officials familiar with the plans.

The Berlin talks mark a critical moment in negotiations that have gathered pace in recent weeks but …

Trump Criticizes European Leaders, Questions Ukraine Support

Trump Criticizes European Leaders, Questions Ukraine Support

President Trump calls European countries “weak” and “decaying,” urges Ukraine to consider concessions, while Kyiv develops its own peace proposals.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European leaders, calling them “weak” and suggesting that Washington could reduce support for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues.

In an interview with Politico, Trump said he believes many European nations have failed to manage migration effectively and have not taken decisive action to help end the conflict in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. “They talk but they don’t produce. And the war just keeps going on …