Parliament obliges ministers to report before resignation
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law aimed at improving the procedure for appointing and dismissing members of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Politics
Von der Leyen: We have to decide on financing Ukraine at this European Council
Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-2027 amount to about EUR 137 billion, of which the European Union must provide EUR 90 billion, and a respective decision must be taken at the upcoming European Council summit.
US prepares new sanctions on Russia if Putin rejects peace deal – Bloomberg
The US Treasury is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector to increase pressure on Moscow if Russian leader Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement with Ukraine.
Hungary blocks EU statement on enlargement over Ukraine
Hungary is blocking the European Union's annual document proposing the enlargement process due to Budapest's rejection of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Bipartisan bill introduced in U.S. Senate to sanction Russia's oil imports – Stefanishyna
U.S. Senators have drafted a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on the purchase or facilitation of Russian oil and petroleum products.
U.S. and Europe plan major boost to Ukraine’s military under new security guarantees – NYT
The United States, together with its allies, has prepared a plan of security guarantees for Ukraine that envisions a significant strengthening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the deployment of European troops in the country, and increased use of American intelligence.
16 December 2025
UDCG meeting outcome: Ukraine to receive defense assistance from 15 countries
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced new important commitments by partners to support Ukraine's defense.
Funding for Ukraine: Dutch PM calls European Council meeting very important
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has said that the European Council meeting, which will discuss sources of funding for Ukraine for the next two years, is very important.
Pistorius skeptical about idea of deploying Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine – Bild
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius continues to take a cautious stance on the idea of deploying an international contingent to Ukraine should the need arise.
Ischinger: Diplomatic path is possible, but only with pressure on Russia
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not begin peace negotiations as long as he believes he can achieve his goals by military means, but a diplomatic path to peace is possible.
Finland, Poland to lead initiatives to protect NATO's eastern flank from Russia
Finland and Poland will lead efforts to strengthen the protection of the EU's and NATO's eastern flank through the initiative to counter Russia's aggressive intentions, the "Eastern Flank Watch".
European Parliament agrees to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine
On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament agreed at a plenary session in Strasbourg to accelerate the procedure for granting Ukraine a reparations loan from the EU.
Russia's shadow fleet poses direct threat to European countries – Tusk
Russia's shadow fleet is not only a means of financing its aggression, but also a direct threat to European countries, given signals that drones have been launched from these vessels.
UK government responds to Trump’s lawsuit against BBC
The UK government considers the position of the national broadcaster BBC—its decision to defend itself in court against a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump—to be justified.
Zelensky: Some countries in Coalition of Willing ready to provide support on ground
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that some countries from the Coalition of the Willing are ready to provide Ukraine with “ground support.” At the same time, he emphasized that he would not disclose any details.
Zelensky: Ukraine and partners considering several blocks of security guarantees
As of today, Ukraine and its international partners are considering several security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelensky: Putin wants to use every meter of Ukraine’s territory as argument in negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is now trying to use every meter of Ukrainian land as an argument in negotiations, so he does not count losses on the front lines.
Zelensky: Next round of Ukrainian-American negotiations may take place in US over weekend
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the next round of Ukrainian-American talks will take place in the US after the Americans consult with the Russians. According to him, this could happen as early as this weekend.
Wolfgang Ischinger, German diplomat
We are entering new strategic reality
Sybiha lists five reasons why reparations credit decision is needed this week
The decision to fully use frozen Russian assets is urgent, fair, and strategically necessary; it will strengthen Europe, support Ukraine, and change Russia's calculations.
Lukashenko offers Maduro to move to Belarus if he loses his post
Self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, has stated that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could visit Belarus if he were forced to leave office.
Conference on establishing International Claims Commission begins in The Hague
A conference on establishing an International Claims Commission has begun in The Hague, with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
UK preparing troops to deploy in Ukraine after peace set - Healey
The UK government is providing funding to the country's troops to ensure preparedness for future deployment in Ukraine after the peace is established as part of security guarantees to the country.
Zelensky, Sandu discuss shared path to EU membership
Further progress by Ukraine and Moldova on the path to membership in the European Union should be simultaneous and closely coordinated.
Zelensky on land issue: We are not talking about referendum yet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that, for now, there is no talk of holding a referendum in addressing the territorial issue, specifically Donbas.
Zelensky: Future security structure to include coalition of willing countries and US guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that an effective coalition of willing parties, plus security guarantees approved by the US Congress, will form the basis of Ukraine's future security structure.
Zelensky: Trump joins European leaders’ talks in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that US President Donald Trump joined the negotiations of European leaders, which took place today in Berlin.
Zelensky on outcome of Berlin negotiations: Ukraine preparing five documents
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that several rounds of negotiations took place in Berlin, during which five documents related to ending the war were discussed. Some of them are security guarantees, while others concern post-war reconstruction.
15 December 2025
Putin deliberately dragging out peace talks on Ukraine – UK intelligence
The new chief of Britain's foreign intelligence service MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is deliberately dragging out negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine and stressed that pressure on Russia must continue.