Japan applies to join SAFE
Japan has submitted an official application to participate in SAFE (Security Action for Europe), following earlier applications by Turkey and South Korea.
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12 December 2025
German MFA summons Russian ambassador over national security threat
The Russian ambassador to Germany was summoned to the German Foreign Ministry over a large-scale cyberattack and a disinformation campaign during the federal election campaign, which German authorities say were carried out by Russian intelligence services.
Telegram reports on Prosecutor General’s resignation refuted
The Office of the Prosecutor General has denied information circulating on social media alleging that Ruslan Kravchenko submitted a letter of resignation from the post of Prosecutor General.
Office of President refutes media claims that Ukraine agreed to buffer zone in Donetsk region
Journalists from Le Monde misinterpreted the remarks of Mykhailo Podolyak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President, suggesting that Ukraine is allegedly ready to agree to the creation of a demilitarized zone in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic partners push for tougher sanctions on Russia’s shadow oil fleet
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with directors of Eastern Europe departments of the foreign ministries of the Nordic-Baltic region, who are responsible for shaping policy toward Ukraine.
Poland requests that Google blur military sites in street maps
The Ministry of National Defence of Poland has appealed to Google to blur images of military and critical infrastructure in its applications.
Polish government explains why President Nawrocki cannot block Ukraine’s EU accession
The President of Poland will not be a hindrance to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
11 December 2025
White House outlines condition for US participation in Europe meeting on Ukraine
The Trump administration may send a representative to a meeting in Europe this week only if there is a "real chance" of signing a peace agreement.
Any peace agreement must not contain seeds of future conflicts – von der Leyen
Europe continues to insist on a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and on the principle that any peace agreement must not contain the seeds of future conflicts.
Trump frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine, wants action, not talk – White House
U.S. President Donald Trump is deeply disappointed with both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war and now wants action instead of talk.
Security guarantees, PURL program, frozen Russian assets: Zelensky addresses Coalition of the Willing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his address to the Coalition of the Willing, called for ensuring security guarantees for Ukraine, strengthening cooperation under the PURL program, and moving forward as quickly as possible on the issue of using frozen Russian assets.
Nauseda on peace deal for Ukraine: It must not be another Budapest Memorandum
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, speaking at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, emphasized the key principles required for an acceptable peace agreement to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
Zelensky holds talks with U.S. team on security guarantees
Ukraine and the United States are strengthening work on a document on security guarantees, which is intended to outline specific actions by partners in the event of renewed Russian aggression.
Ukraine receives U.S. draft of security guarantees — Zelensky
Ukraine has received and will review a draft of security guarantees from the United States, adding its own proposals.
Russia may pull out of negotiations — Zelensky
Ukraine is doing everything possible to work constructively on the text of the peace agreement and defend its own interests, but unfortunately, the entire process could collapse for various reasons.
Zelensky hopes Trump can help Ukraine unblock path to EU
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he hopes the United States will help Ukraine unblock its path to EU membership through its influence on certain countries.
Ukraine submits updated version of peace plan to U.S. — Zelensky
Ukraine has submitted a revised peace plan to the United States, but it is not yet final.
Zelensky: My priority lies in ending war, not appointing head of OP
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that his current priority is ending the war in Ukraine and developing a peace plan, not appointing a new head of the Presidential Office.
International justice for Russia must be delivered regardless of content of any peace agreement — Matviichuk
Russia will not agree to any peace agreement that includes accountability for its war crimes, so human rights defenders must work on developing new international institutions and placing the issue of justice into a separate track.
Scouts present Zelensky with Bethlehem Peace Light
Representatives of Ukrainian scout organizations presented the Bethlehem Peace Light to President Volodymyr Zelensky today.
Palisa discusses joint production of drones and ammunition with representatives of the French defence industry
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Pavlo Palisa held a meeting with representatives of the French defence industry, with joint production projects topping the agenda.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia preparing for long war, not for peace
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is openly displaying imperial ambitions and preparing for a prolonged war against Ukraine and further escalation on the European continent, as evidenced also by his recent decrees.
Merz not ruling out Ukraine talks in Berlin next week
The E3 group, which includes the UK, France and Germany, has proposed that U.S. President Donald Trump coordinate proposals on achieving peace in Ukraine in the coming days, and hopes that talks could take place early next week, possibly in Berlin.
Informal EU Council meeting taking place in Lviv
An informal meeting of the EU General Affairs Council has begun in Lviv.
Rutte praises Germany's leadership in supporting Ukraine
Germany is a driving force behind NATO member states' support for Ukraine.
US House of Representatives approves defense budget with $400M allocated for Ukraine
The lower house of the US Congress has approved a draft law on national defense appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year with a military budget of USD 900 billion, including USD 400 million in aid to Ukraine.
10 December 2025
Zelensky discusses possibility of holding elections under martial law with Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine the possibility of holding elections under the legal regime of martial law.
Zelensky announces strengthened sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
Sanctions against Russian tankers and the entire infrastructure used to transport Russian oil will be intensified both by Europe and by Ukraine.
Economic recovery of Ukraine: Zelensky holds first working group meeting with U.S. representatives
President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team held a productive discussion with the American side on Ukraine's reconstruction and economic recovery.
Ukraine presents its draft resolution on Chornobyl to UNGA
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, presented to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) a draft resolution on international cooperation in studying, mitigating, and minimizing the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster, and urged states to vote in favor of the document.