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    Europe's drive to bolster Ukraine faces two obstacles — Trump and Orban

    Europe's drive to bolster Ukraine faces two obstacles — Trump and Orban

    As the U.S. ramps up pressure on Ukraine to accept a swift and potentially painful peace deal with Moscow, European allies seek to reassure Kyiv it is not alone.

    For the EU, Ukraine is not merely a strategic partner standing between the bloc and …

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    "Aggressor, not peacemaker" – harsh reaction from the EU in the UN Security Council #shorts

    "Aggressor, not peacemaker" – harsh reaction from the EU in the UN Security Council #shorts

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    'Elections or referendum' — Zelensky affirms Ukrainians will decide territorial concessions

    'Elections or referendum' — Zelensky affirms Ukrainians will decide territorial concessions

    "The Russians want the whole of Donbas — we don't accept that," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "I believe that the Ukrainian people will answer this question," he added.

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    Analysis: New Data Suggests Russia Is Sustaining Mi-8 Output Despite Wartime Losses

    Analysis: New Data Suggests Russia Is Sustaining Mi-8 Output Despite Wartime Losses

    Ongoing debates about Russia’s economic outlook, defense spending, production capacity and security posture often lean on speculation because reliable data is limited. Last month, our team released new information on Russia’s tank production plans. …

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NATO finally gathered courage to SEND FIGHTER JETS IN POLAND as Putin plays game called "peace"

NATO finally gathered courage to SEND FIGHTER JETS IN POLAND as Putin plays game called "peace"

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Evacuation in Donetsk region: why are fewer people willing to leave? #shorts

Evacuation in Donetsk region: why are fewer people willing to leave? #shorts

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Blackout roulette in Ukraine’s elevators

Blackout roulette in Ukraine’s elevators

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“It is absolutely vital to know what the Ukrainian people are experiencing day in and day out. Tim is a treasure.”

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⚡ RUSSIA’S LABOR MARKET CRISIS until 2032! Ukrainian DRONES halt OIL PLATFORM in Caspian!

⚡ RUSSIA’S LABOR MARKET CRISIS until 2032! Ukrainian DRONES halt OIL PLATFORM in Caspian!

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Ukraine war latest live: US presses Ukraine, not Russia, to pull back troops for proposed Donbas buffer zone, FT reports

Ukraine war latest live: US presses Ukraine, not Russia, to pull back troops for proposed Donbas buffer zone, FT reports

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 5 times today. The U.S. is pressing Ukraine, but not Russia, to pull back troops from Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts to create a demilitarized zone, the …
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Russian sttacks, Ukrainian drone strikes & Western decisions: what's game-changing now

Russian sttacks, Ukrainian drone strikes & Western decisions: what's game-changing now

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Europe’s plan to fund Ukraine is being blocked by one company — Euroclear

Europe’s plan to fund Ukraine is being blocked by one company — Euroclear

About the author: Olena Havrylchyk is a Professor of Economics at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

The proposal to use immobilized Russian assets to finance a “reparation loan” for Ukraine will again be discussed at the next European Council …

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US sides with Russia on UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster

US sides with Russia on UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster

Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Ukraine, EU agree to advance technical side of accession talks as Hungary blocks formal launch

Ukraine, EU agree to advance technical side of accession talks as Hungary blocks formal launch

The European Commission and Kyiv have agreed on a 10-point action plan to tackle corruption and strengthen democratic institutions in Ukraine as part of its path to membership, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announced.

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Ukraine's central bank holds rate steady despite falling inflation

Ukraine's central bank holds rate steady despite falling inflation

The National Bank of Ukraine voted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 15.5%, amid steep uncertainty over the country's financing next year.

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Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike, SBU source says

Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike, SBU source says

At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source.

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Explosions near Veliky Novgorod chemical plant as Russia reports mass drone attack

Explosions near Veliky Novgorod chemical plant as Russia reports mass drone attack

Novgorod Governor Alexander Dronov reported that 19 drones were shot down over the region, which lies between Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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Russia pounds Ukraine's Kremenchuk with missiles, drones in energy infrastructure attack

Russia pounds Ukraine's Kremenchuk with missiles, drones in energy infrastructure attack

The attack comes less than a week after Russia launched a massive combined strike against Kremenchuk on Dec. 7 that damaged several energy facilities.

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US House approves defense bill granting Ukraine $400 million a year in military aid through 2027

US House approves defense bill granting Ukraine $400 million a year in military aid through 2027

The $900 billion spending package upholds many of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security policies but places limits on his ability to reduce American troops in Europe and withhold support to Ukraine.

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Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor claims

Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor claims

At least 21 drones have been shot down over the Russian capital, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Flights restrictions have been imposed at the region's major airports.

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Trump praised the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers, but called Russia a "greater power." #shorts

Trump praised the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers, but called Russia a "greater power." #shorts

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US needs 'answers' before next meeting with Zelensky, Trump says

US needs 'answers' before next meeting with Zelensky, Trump says

Trump did not discuss specific conditions of the peace deal but said Zelensky needs to be "realistic" and asked when Ukraine would hold presidential elections.

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⚡US PRESSURE: White House demands surrender of UNOCCUPIED lands! Putin’s bluff and Afghan lessons

⚡US PRESSURE: White House demands surrender of UNOCCUPIED lands! Putin’s bluff and Afghan lessons

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Europe can't replace Ukraine's lost U.S. military aid, Kiel institute finds

Europe cannot offset the loss of U.S. support to Ukraine, according to new research from Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), Handelsblatt reports.

IfW data show that in September and October 2025, Europe provided about €4.2 billion …

Skelya Regiment Undergoes Rebranding

The well-known assault formation, the 425th Assault Regiment “Skelya”, has undergone a notable rebranding over the past several months. These changes include a renaming of the unit, as well as…

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Is the US preparing Europe to split? Important details of the new strategy #shorts

Is the US preparing Europe to split? Important details of the new strategy #shorts

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