Ukraine "deeply appreciates" the humanitarian support of Pope Leo XIV. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting between the two at the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo, on Tuesday, 9 December.
The European Union is close to finalizing a plan to finance Ukraine’s defence in 2026 and 2027, using frozen Russian assets held across Europe, EU summit chairman Antonio Costa said on Tuesday.
Ukraine is set to present a revised 20-point peace plan to the United States today, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders work to steer Washington’s ceasefire framework away from concessions they fear could lock in Russian territorial gains.
Kazakhstan has begun redirecting part of its crude exports, sending oil from the Kashagan field to China for the first time.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that Moscow had yet to receive any information regarding the outcome of recent talks in Florida between U.S. and Ukrainian officials, leaving the next steps in the peace negotiations unclear.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Monday that his recent discussions with leaders from Britain, Germany, and France in London were productive. The talks were focused on finalizing new peace proposals aimed at ending the ongoing war.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence released a statement outlining new battlefield developments, claiming its forces have advanced in both the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
Kremenchuk, an industrial centre on the Dnipro River, was struck again as Russian forces targeted facilities across the city during the night.
Qatar opened the Doha Forum with a stark warning that Gaza ceasefire talks have entered a critical moment, as officials said the current pause in fighting cannot yet be described as a lasting halt to hostilities.
A railway hub near Kyiv was struck during a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault, damaging the depot and railway carriages, the Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia reported on Saturday.
Ukraine has urged for genuine peace with Russia rather than concessions, warning that poorly negotiated settlements in the past have led to disaster.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday (4 December) firmly rejected U.S. proposals to use Russian assets frozen in the European Union for the benefit of the United States, emphasising that these funds should be directed to support Ukraine.
Russia has warned that any "illegal action" by the European Union regarding its frozen assets will provoke "the harshest reaction," with Moscow already preparing its response.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that his country is preparing meetings in the United States with representatives of President Donald Trump, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a dignified peace and reinforce pressure on Russia.
The European Commission has proposed a $105B support package for Ukraine for 2026–2027, combining joint European Union borrowing with proceeds from frozen Russian assets held in the bloc.
Russian forces struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Wednesday, (3 December), dropping nine aerial bombs in a single day, regional authorities said.
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President Donald Trump made significant remarks on Wednesday, touching on various major topics including the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and his controversial fuel economy proposal.
At least eight people, including two children, were wounded after Russian forces launched an aerial bombardment on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Wednesday, according to the regional governor.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday (December 3) that two-thirds of NATO member states have now committed to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a programme designed to coordinate and deliver military and logistical support for Ukraine.
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims that its forces have captured the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Donetsk, stating that Ukrainian troops continue to hold the northern districts along a railway line.
Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday that its forces had carried out a series of strikes targeting Russian infrastructure and assets, including two oil depots, a technical observation post in the Black Sea, and several reconnaissance drones.
A round table meeting of NATO foreign minsters has just begun in Brussels, where they're expected to speak about ongoing peace talks, as well as defence issues.
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