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Reparations Loan for Ukraine: Kallas Rules Out Plan B
EU eyes a €90B “reparations loan” for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets as Kaja Kallas ditches any Plan B, doubling down on a bold funding push amid mounting political and legal hurdles.
Dec 18, 2025
Poland Plans to End Special Status for Ukrainians After March 4, 2026
Poland plans to end the special temporary protection and benefits for Ukrainian citizens after March 4, 2026, shifting them to standard immigration rules and tightening access to aid, jobs and healthcare.
Dec 17, 2025
EU to Sanction 40 More Russian “Shadow Fleet” Vessels
The EU expands sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet, blacklisting over 40 additional tankers that help Moscow dodge oil restrictions, tightening port bans and crippling revenue streams tied to the war effort.
Dec 15, 2025
Merz: Ukraine’s Defense Key to Europe’s Security and Global Shift
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine’s defense is central to Europe’s security and a global power shift, warning Putin won’t stop without resistance and urging stronger Western backing.
Dec 14, 2025
The EU has agreed to freeze Russian assets indefinitely
The EU agrees to indefinitely freeze roughly €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets held in Europe, locking funds until Moscow ends its war and supports Ukraine’s reconstruction and reparations.
Dec 12, 2025
Russian Iskander Strikes Turkish-Flagged Vessel in Odesa Port as Erdoğan Meets Putin on “Limited Ceasefire”
A Russian Iskander missile slams into a Turkish‑flagged vessel in Odesa port just hours after Erdoğan met Putin to discuss a “limited ceasefire,” raising urgent risks for Black Sea security and shipping.
Dec 12, 2025
Erdogan Urges Putin to Accept “Limited Ceasefire” in Ukraine During Meeting in Turkmenistan
At a summit in Turkmenistan, Turkey’s Erdogan urges Putin to agree to a limited ceasefire in the Russia‑Ukraine war focused on halting attacks on ports and energy facilities, pushing peace efforts forward.
Dec 12, 2025
UNGA Passes Ukraine’s Chornobyl Resolution Despite Opposition from Russia, Belarus, China, and the U.S.
UNGA adopts Ukraine‑backed Chernobyl resolution on boosting global cooperation to tackle disaster aftermath despite opposition from Russia, Belarus, China and the U.S., spotlighting nuclear safety amid war.
Dec 11, 2025
U.S. No Longer Demands Russian Troop Withdrawal from Donbas for Demilitarized Zone Proposal
The U.S. has shifted its peace proposal on Ukraine, no longer insisting Russia pull forces back from Donbas for a demilitarized zone and now urging Ukraine to withdraw troops — a stance Kyiv rejects as unfair.
Dec 11, 2025
Russian Military Transport Plane Crashes
Russian An‑22 military transport plane crashes in Ivanovo region during a test flight after repairs, killing all crew aboard the ageing aircraft and raising questions about safety and fleet readiness.
Dec 9, 2025
Moscow Denies Backing Trump’s Peace Plan, Admits “Negative Attitude” Toward U.S. Proposals
Moscow denies it backs Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace plan and says it holds a “negative attitude” toward key U.S. proposals, rejecting narratives of Kremlin support and insisting no agreement exists.
Dec 8, 2025
Denmark to Reduce Military Aid to Ukraine in 2026
Denmark plans to nearly halve military support to Ukraine in 2026, allocating about DKK 9.4 billion (€1.26 billion) — a sharp drop from previous years as Kyiv seeks continued Western backing.
Dec 6, 2025