Politics

Maritime security and drone defense: Ukraine offers its expertise to Poland

Ukraine is offering Poland its expertise in drone defense, as well as cooperation on maritime security issues that take into account the realities of modern warfare.

Mathernova on €90 billion loan: Extremely favorable terms for Ukraine

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova praised the European Council's decision to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine through joint borrowing, which will help Ukraine remain sustainable over the next two years.

Zelensky in Warsaw: I hope this visit opens new chapter in relations with Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following talks with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, said that his visit today would open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

Orbán: Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic decide not to join loan for Ukraine

Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic will not participate in financing Ukraine under the new European Union credit support mechanism agreed upon during the EU summit in Brussels.

Zelensky in Warsaw for first meeting with Nawrocki

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, where he was welcomed by his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.

U.S. Treasury lifts restrictions on some companies supplying sanctioned goods to Russia

The United States government has lifted restrictive measures against seven companies and two legal entities linked to Russia.

Zelensky’s Visit to Poland: Will Tensions Between Kyiv and Warsaw Ease?

Vadym Skibitsky, Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

Russia is stepping up its efforts on the “European front”

First ladies and gentlemen from Europe, Latin America discuss plans for 2026

First ladies and gentlemen from Europe and Latin America held an online meeting to review the results of 2025 and discuss plans for the coming year.

Ukraine will only repay EUR 90B loan once Russia pays reparations – Costa

Ukraine will repay the loan provided by the European Union using frozen Russian assets only after the Russian Federation pays reparations.

Trump signs into law defense budget act providing $400M for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes $400 million in assistance for Ukraine.

Trump urges Ukraine to 'move quickly' for peace, warns Russians may 'change their mind'

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that negotiations to end the war are "getting close to something" and that Ukraine should hurry so that the Russians do not "change their mind."

EU approves EUR 90B in aid for Ukraine – Costa

EU leaders have decided to provide Ukraine with EUR 90 billion in support for 2026-2027, European Council President Antonio Costa has said.

UNGA adopts resolution on human rights violations in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories

The UN General Assembly has adopted an updated resolution titled “The Situation of Human Rights in the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol.”

Ukraine, NATO discuss aircraft, missiles to counter Russia’s air attacks

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed the provision of weapons, aircraft, and surface-to-air guided missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense during talks with the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas.

Lagarde confident EU will agree on reparations loan for Ukraine

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said she is “fully confident” that European Union leaders will agree on a way to support Ukraine through a reparations loan, given the vital importance of the issue.

Zelensky arrives in Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Poland, where he will meet with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.

Ukraine, China hold political consultations

On December 18 in Beijing, Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya held Ukrainian-Chinese political consultations with Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (with the rank of deputy minister).

Zelensky: We will not remove course toward NATO membership from Constitution

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said does not see the need to amend Ukraine's Constitution to remove the country's course toward NATO membership.

NATO secretary general highlights Poland's 'crucial support' for Ukraine

Poland continues to provide Ukraine with critically important military assistance while significantly strengthening its own defense capabilities within NATO, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said.

Ukrainian, Czech defense ministers discuss cooperation under European SAFE mechanism

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Jaromir Zuna on the development of security cooperation.

Zelensky in Brussels: Majority of EU leaders support reparations loan for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the majority of European Union leaders support a reparations loan, although some advocate for alternative instruments.

UK imposes new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector

On Thursday, December 18, the UK government imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy sector.

Zelensky: My address from Kupiansk influenced dialogue with Americans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his address, recorded from Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, had a significant impact on international partners, including the United States.

Zelensky: If Russia rejects diplomacy, US and Europe must strengthen Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that additional sanctions against Russia have not yet been imposed because Moscow has not completely ruled out diplomacy, although it is clear that the Russians are not interested.

Ukraine not ready to withdraw from Donetsk region as US seeks compromise – Zelensky

Ukraine is not ready to withdraw from the Donetsk region, while the aggressor state Russia is seeking the complete seizure of Donbas. Against this backdrop, the United States is looking for a compromise solution.

NATO, EU military structures have stepped up cooperation – senior NATO official

Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, has said that the military committees of the European Union and NATO are not competing structures but instead strengthened cooperation by complementing one another.

US, Russia may hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend – Politico

U.S. and Russian officials are expected to meet in Miami this weekend as part of the Trump administration's push to bring an end to nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow.

Berlin Talks: Not a Breakthrough yet, but Hopefully some Progress

Is American diplomacy capable of “selling” the Berlin agreements to Moscow?