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    EU leaders agree on $105 billion loan to secure Ukraine’s financing through 2027

    EU leaders agree on $105 billion loan to secure Ukraine’s financing through 2027

    European leaders approved an interest-free loan for Ukraine, providing a financial lifeline and securing the cash-strapped country’s financing needs for at least the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa said.

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    Trump says he hopes Ukraine 'moves quickly' as peace talks continue

    Trump says he hopes Ukraine 'moves quickly' as peace talks continue

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Dec. 18 that he hopes Ukraine will move quickly amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war.

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    'Irreparable loss' — Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter crew killed in combat mission, brigade says

    'Irreparable loss' — Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter crew killed in combat mission, brigade says

    A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter crew was killed in combat, the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade reported Dec. 18. "This is an irreparable loss for our aviation, for our country, and for the families who were waiting for their loved ones at home," the …
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    Ukrainian passport appears in newly released Epstein photos

    Ukrainian passport appears in newly released Epstein photos

    Democratic members of the U.S. Congress released additional photos from the Jeffrey Epstein estate on Dec. 18, including images of a Ukrainian woman's passport.

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    Washington backs off: the EU prepares to use frozen Russian assets #shorts

    Washington backs off: the EU prepares to use frozen Russian assets #shorts

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    Russia's €210 billion to Ukraine – will the EU transfer the Kremlin's frozen assets?| News Pulse

    Russia's €210 billion to Ukraine – will the EU transfer the Kremlin's frozen assets?| News Pulse

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    How does the Kremlin force people to sign contracts after defeats? #shorts

    How does the Kremlin force people to sign contracts after defeats? #shorts

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    Urgently! Kupiansk is almost liberated: the AFU drove the Russians out of 90% of the city

    Urgently! Kupiansk is almost liberated: the AFU drove the Russians out of 90% of the city

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    Is real peace in Ukraine possible?#shorts

    Is real peace in Ukraine possible?#shorts

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    The Kremlin WILL NOT GO TO PEACE: Why Russia will not agree to any truce | Explainer

    The Kremlin WILL NOT GO TO PEACE: Why Russia will not agree to any truce | Explainer

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    US, Ukraine minerals deal will finally go live in 2026

    US, Ukraine minerals deal will finally go live in 2026

    The fund's board of directors reached final consensus on several administrative steps on Dec. 18, paving the way for the fund to accept investments starting in early 2026.

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    Russian drone hits civilian car in Odesa Oblast, killing mother and injuring 3 children, governor says

    Russian drone hits civilian car in Odesa Oblast, killing mother and injuring 3 children, governor says

    A Russian strike drone hit a civilian car traveling across a bridge in Odesa Oblast on Dec. 18, killing a woman and injuring her three children, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said.

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    Zelensky arrives in Poland for official visit

    Zelensky arrives in Poland for official visit

    Zelensky is expected to meet Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

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    Putin, the people, or both? The unresolved question of responsibility in Russia

    Putin, the people, or both? The unresolved question of responsibility in Russia

    About the author: Archil Jangirashvili is a Georgian lawyer and academic specializing in law, political ethics, and human rights.

    The question of whether Russian society bears responsibility for Vladimir Putin’s actions has been raised repeatedly …

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    Man who couldn’t evacuate from Kupiansk for a month after stepping on mine gets treatment in Kharkiv

    UKRAINE, KHARKIV, Dec. 18 — A man from Kupiansk who got injured on a mine while running away from Russian drones was transported to Kharkiv and treated there, reported Kharkiv military hospital on Facebook. Before that, he couldn’t evacuate from …

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    Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile deployed to Belarus, Lukashenko says

    Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile deployed to Belarus, Lukashenko says

    A Russian ballistic missile system known as Oreshnik has been deployed to Belarus and is entering active combat duty, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said during a press conference on Dec. 18.

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    Putin claims Russia has 'liberated' 300 settlements in Ukraine, says offensive could accelerate

    Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that in 2025 his forces captured more than 300 settlements in Ukraine and said the Russian military can “increase the pace” along key fronts.

    Putin’s comments about the Russian military’s “successes” in the …

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    Mark Rutte goes HARD on Putin! #shorts

    Mark Rutte goes HARD on Putin! #shorts

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    Nearly 60% of Ukrainians see Zelensky as responsible for his associate's role in major corruption scandal, poll shows

    Nearly 60% of Ukrainians see Zelensky as responsible for his associate's role in major corruption scandal, poll shows

    According to the survey, 77% of Ukrainians are aware of the investigation, and 59% believe President Volodymyr Zelensky bears responsibility for the recent corruption scandal.

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    Zelensky supports online voting in future presidential election

    Zelensky supports online voting in future presidential election

    Zelensky was commenting on a potential future election as part of a peace or ceasefire deal that Ukraine has been discussing with the U.S.

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    30,000 Russian losses per month – US “platinum” guarantees and a new phase of the war

    30,000 Russian losses per month – US “platinum” guarantees and a new phase of the war

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    ❗️Russians are allocating record budgets not for peace, but for war, says Zelenskyy #shorts

    ❗️Russians are allocating record budgets not for peace, but for war, says Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Product Manager

    Product Manager

    The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s main English-language publication, is looking for a Product Manager.

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    ❗️Without the tranche in spring, Ukraine will significantly reduce drone production, says Zelenskyy

    ❗️Without the tranche in spring, Ukraine will significantly reduce drone production, says Zelenskyy

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    Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces say they counterattacked near Lyman — and wiped out a Russian regiment

    Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces say they counterattacked near Lyman — and wiped out a Russian regiment

    Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated (6) times today.

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