Babis says he opposes financing Ukraine with Czech funds
Newly appointed Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has said he is not ready to finance Ukraine at the expense of Czech citizens.
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Finnish President cancels trip to U.S. because of “critical” situation in Ukraine
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has canceled his plans to visit the United States on Monday and Tuesday and will instead travel to Germany, where he will participate in discussions on Ukraine.
Turkey urges Ukraine, Russia to agree on halting attacks on energy and port infrastructure
Turkey has expressed concern over an attack on a vessel owned by a Turkish company while it was in the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk and has emphasized the need to reach agreements to prevent escalation in the Black Sea, including a halt to attacks on energy and port infrastructure.
G7 ready to help strengthen Ukraine's energy sector
The G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group has expressed its readiness to help strengthen the protection of Ukraine's energy sector against aerial and missile attacks.
Witkoff, Kushner to travel to Berlin for talks on Ukraine – media
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin this weekend.
Trump on peace deal for Ukraine: Many people want this
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a peace deal for Ukraine being advanced by the United States could work and that, in his opinion, many people want to see it work.
12 December 2025
Indefinite freeze of Russian assets: European Union reveals details
The EU Council today decided to temporarily prohibit any transfer of the frozen assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to the aggressor state.
Zelensky: work on ending war, securing guarantees for Ukraine ongoing on three fronts
President Volodymyr Zelensky received reports from Head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, noting that efforts to end the war and define security guarantees for Ukraine are progressing in three directions.
Rushing into elections could undermine their legitimacy, play into Russia’s hands, MP says
A 60-90 day timeframe for preparing elections in Ukraine is unrealistic because it would cast doubt on their legitimacy. Premature elections could push Ukraine into a political crisis – something Russia is counting on.
Next UDCG meeting set for December 16
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the “Ramstein” format) will take place online on December 16.
Stefanchuk meets with Pope at Vatican
The Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk had an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, during which they discussed strengthening international efforts to return Ukrainian children, prisoners of war, and civilian hostages.
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.
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.
Updated US national security strategy changes a lot for Ukraine and Europe. It will be difficult, but not hopeless
Washington chooses isolation, harshly criticizes allies and seeks “strategic stability” with Moscow. What does this mean for Kyiv?
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.