20:47

Diplomacy

Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session on Ukraine scheduled for the afternoon. The talks aim to advance a resolution of Iran’s nuclear programme and a U.S.-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.

17:55

Vehicle Imports

China being used to bypass sanctions on foreign cars in Russia, report suggests

Russia’s car market is continuing to receive tens of thousands of foreign-brand vehicles via China despite sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a journalistic investigation has found.

18:25

Putin-Zelenskyy talks

Kremlin says Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'welcome in Moscow, with safety guaranteed'

The Kremlin has reiterated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, stressing that any meeting must be fully prepared and aimed at achieving concrete results.

09:56

Ukraine Russia war

Russian attacks hit Ukraine as talks in Abu Dhabi wrap up

Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had taken control of the village of Starytsya in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, near the border town of Vovchansk. Ukraine’s military did not confirm the claim, saying fighting was continuing in the area and that no territorial losses had been acknowledged.

16:47

Shadow Trade

Gold rally offsets sanctions: Russia’s bullion value tops $216 billion since Ukraine war

Russia has reaped a significant financial windfall from the surge in global gold prices since launching its full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, with gains in bullion holdings nearing the value of sovereign assets frozen in the European Union, according to media reports.

09:57

Paris talks

Paris talks deliver U.S. backing for Ukraine, European concerns remain

European countries and the United States presented a united front in support of Ukraine, unveiling security guarantees backed by Washington and a detailed plan for long-term assistance contingent on a ceasefire with Russia.

11:12

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv and Dnipro ahead of Paris peace talks

Russia launched multiple missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second‑largest city, on Monday, 5 January, targeting energy infrastructure and causing “very serious damage,” local authorities said. The attacks occurred as world leaders prepare for a Ukraine peace summit in Paris this week.

09:02

Russia-Ukraine war

Around 20 Azerbaijani migrants forced to fight in Ukraine

Around 20 Azerbaijani migrant workers in Russia have been coerced into fighting on the front line in Ukraine, according to reports cited by Azerbaijani media.

16:52

Ukraine Peace

How Ukraine peace signals impact the global economy

Signals of a possible peace proposal in Ukraine could lift global market sentiment by offering investors greater clarity after years of geopolitical uncertainty, according to economic analyst Osama Rizvi.

19:16

EU aid for Ukraine

EU aid for Ukraine expected to increase in 2026

As the year comes to a close, questions remain about the sustainability of European Union support for Ukraine. Political analyst Orkhan Nabiyev, speaking to AnewZ from Baku, expressed confidence that EU backing will hold firm into 2026.

18:10

Ukraine war funding

View: Extended EU sanctions signal no near-term peace deal with Russia

The European Union has released €2.3 billion in financial aid to Ukraine to support urgent social and civil infrastructure needs. According to political analyst Orkhan Nabiyev, this move reflects the EU’s assessment that a peace deal with Russia is unlikely in the near future.

15:42

EU cohesion challenged

View: EU unity under strain as pressure grows over frozen Russian assets

The European Union is facing mounting political pressure over its ability to keep Russian sovereign assets frozen, as internal divisions, leadership changes and war fatigue reshape decision-making across the bloc.

20:06

Russia-Ukraine Peace

View: Ukraine peace depends on Russia receiving major strategic benefits

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held two rounds of high-stakes talks in Berlin, Germany on 14-15 December. Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, posted on X that discussions with the U.S. envoy have been "constructive and productive".

19:32

Türkiye-Russia

View: Could Türkiye mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Ankara, at his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks took place on the sidelines of the international Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Friday (12 December).

16:07

Berlin talks

View: Possible outcomes of Witkoff-Zelenskyy talks in Berlin

The upcoming meeting in Berlin between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European officials is set to focus on advancing a proposed peace framework, though analysts warn reaching a deal may be difficult.

11:44

U.S.-Ukraine

U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy in Berlin over revised peace plan

Talks aimed at ending the war between Ukraine and Russia are set to continue in Berlin this weekend, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and senior European leaders, a U.S. official said.

23:55

Zelenskyy in Italy

Pope Leo XIV and Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine war, prisoners, and ongoing diplomatic effort

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.

13:55

Vladimir Putin

Putin: Russia to seize Donbas if Ukraine doesn’t withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday (4 December) that Russia would take full control of Ukraine’s Donbas region either by military or other means.

03:12

Russia hits Sloviansk

Russia hits Sloviansk with nine aerial bombs, injuring dozens

Russian forces struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Wednesday, (3 December), dropping nine aerial bombs in a single day, regional authorities said.

03:12

Donbas region

Explainer: Why Donbas is key to a Russia–Ukraine peace deal

The Donbas region, made up of Donetsk and Luhansk, has been at the centre of the Russia–Ukraine conflict since 2014. Today, it remains a critical bargaining chip in any potential peace deal. But why is this region so important?

20:49

Ukraine-Russia

Ukraine says it struck Russian oil depots and destroyed drones in latest operations

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.

14:57

Brussels and Ukraine

EU's Kaja Kallas: Russia does not want peace

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said it could be a 'pivotal week' for diplomacy on Ukraine as she arrived at an EU defence ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday (1 December).

13:05

WITKOFF-USHAKOV CALL

Ushakov: leak of call with Witkoff 'hybrid warfare'

Russia's Kremlin aid Yuri Ushakov has denounced the leak of recordings of phone calls between top advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as an “unacceptable” attempt to undermine Ukraine peace negotiations, calling it a form of hybrid warfare.

16:29

Ukraine peace talks

Zelenskyy says Geneva talks with U.S. delivered 'prospects for peace'

After a call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv now sees “many prospects” for peace, pointing to progress made during recent discussions with U.S. officials in Geneva, Switzerland.