Ukraine blows up Russian submarine using underwater drone – POLITICO
The Russian ministry of defense so far has not issued any statements about the attack on Novorossiysk, but…
EU leaders won’t leave for Christmas until Ukraine funds agreed, says incoming Council presidency – POLITICO
The EU is working to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to underwrite a €210…
Zelenskyy, US envoys in Berlin for ‘important’ peace talks – POLITICO
Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials will hold a series of meetings in Berlin, Zelenskyy said. But the exact…
Zelenskyy reportedly says Kyiv willing to drop NATO membership demand – POLITICO
Ukraine is willing to drop demands for NATO accession should the U.S. and Europe offer sufficient security guarantees…
Zelenskyy debunks Russia’s claim it occupied Kupyansk with in-person visit
Published on 12/12/2025 – 18:04 GMT+1 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops in Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region…
Russia files lawsuit against Euroclear as Europe bickers over frozen assets – POLITICO
“Our proposal is legally robust and fully in line with the EU and public international law,” he said.…
EU approves legal workaround to sideline Orbán, keep Russian assets frozen forever – POLITICO
The legal mechanism deals a major blow to the Kremlin’s hopes of unfreezing its money as part of…
NATO’s Rutte says Europe must prepare for ‘scale of war our grandparents’ endured – POLITICO
“This is not the time for self-congratulation,” Rutte said. “I fear that too many are quietly complacent. Too…
Germany asks US to join Ukraine peace talks in Berlin – POLITICO
That includes a European proposal on potential territorial arrangements that was sent to Washington only late Wednesday. “It…
Belgium demands extra cash buffer for Russian assets loan – POLITICO
This cash buffer would come on top of financial guarantees that EU countries would provide against the €210…
Who would win if Ukraine held elections now?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to hold presidential elections within 90 days if Western partners…
Pope urges Trump not to ‘break apart’ US-Europe relationship – POLITICO
Trump slammed Europe as poorly governed and failing to regulate migration in an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns that aired Tuesday in a special…