POLITICO Dec 15, 2025

Using Russian assets to fund Ukraine looks ‘increasingly difficult,’ says EU top diplomat

European diplomats say both Russia and the U.S. are piling pressure on EU states to prevent a multibillion euro loan to Kyiv….

bloomberg Dec 15, 2025

Why Territory Will Be Key to a Ukraine Peace Deal

Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, despite US President Donald Trump’s promise to end the conflict within 24 hours of his return to office in January. Should Trump succeed in brokering a peace deal, t…

Al Jazeera Dec 15, 2025

Zelenskyy, US envoys to resume talks as Ukraine says ready to drop NATO bid

High-level talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine gain momentum as two countries exchange drone attacks….

The Washington Post Dec 15, 2025

As peace talks grind on, Russia zeroes in on Ukraine’s power

Every winter Russia targets Ukraine’s energy sector, but this year the attacks are fiercer and the power outages are worse than ever….

the Guardian Dec 15, 2025

Ukraine-US talks to continue in Berlin as Ukraine drops Nato ambitions

Ukraine and the US are due to hold a second day of talks in Berlin on a plan aimed at ending Russia’s war…

CNBC Dec 15, 2025

Ukraine gives up joining NATO in bid to shift the dial in Russia peace talks

Russia’s opposition made NATO membership unlikely for Ukraine, but it’s a major policy shift to publicly abandon the goal….

bostonglobe Dec 15, 2025

European leaders expected to cement support for Ukraine amid Washington pressure to accept deal

Washington has tried for months to navigate the demands of each side as President Trump presses for a swift end to Russia’s war and grows increasingly exasperated by delays….

the Guardian Dec 15, 2025

‘Law is the only weapon I have’: a Ukrainian lawyer’s campaign to rescue the children stolen by Russia

Though once so despairing she thought of giving up the law for art, Kateryna Rashevska is still pushing for the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by the invaders…

The Independent Dec 15, 2025

Ukraine war latest: MI6 chief to issue Putin warning as peace talks enter second day

MI6 chief to issue a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, vowing sustained pressure on Russia…

Institute for the Study of War Dec 15, 2025

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 14, 2025

The Kremlin is setting conditions to reject the Ukrainian and European peace plan after it rejected key points of the US-proposed plan….

The Kyiv Independent Dec 15, 2025

Wave of Ukrainian drones targets Moscow in reported overnight strike

Russian air defense units have shot down at least 15 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) en route to Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said….

the Guardian Dec 15, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Britain’s spy chief to warn of Russia’s ‘expansionist threat’ as Berlin talks enter second day…

MI6 chief to deliver remarks on Monday warning ‘chaos is a feature not a bug in the Russian approach’; European leaders to join day two of talks in Berlin. What we know on day 1,391…

bbc Dec 15, 2025

What it would really take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine

As peace talks continue in Berlin, what – if anything – could potentially change Putin’s mind? And could Europe do anything differently?…

NPR Dec 14, 2025

Ukraine’s ceasefire talks hinge on security promises Russia once broke

Ukraine’s president continues ceasefire talks in Berlin with Trump envoys and European leaders, pressing for concrete security guarantees so Russia won’t invade Ukraine again in the future….

the Guardian Dec 14, 2025

Ukraine willing to drop ambitions to join Nato, Zelenskyy says

The move marks a major shift for Ukraine, which has fought to join Nato as a safeguard against Russian attacks…

nytimes Dec 14, 2025

Zelensky Offers Compromise for New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks

Ukraine’s president met with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees….

Fox News Dec 14, 2025

Ukrainian ambassador shares update on Russia-Ukraine peace deal negotiations

Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna joins ‘Fox News Sunday’ to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and prospects for a peace deal….

Al Jazeera Dec 14, 2025

Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks

The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees….

South China Morning Post Dec 14, 2025

No to Nato? Zelensky eyes US, EU guarantees to deter Russian aggression

Ukraine has long seen Nato membership as a way to ensure its future security but has altered its rhetoric amid some nations’ reluctance….

Militarnyi Dec 14, 2025

Russia Attacks UAE-Owned Ship in Black Sea With Drone

The strike was reported to have taken place on the high seas within Ukraine’s exclusive economic zone, beyond the reach of Ukrainian air defense systems….

CBSNews Dec 14, 2025

Zelenskyy to meet with Witkoff and Kushner for talks aimed at ending Ukraine-Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials will hold a series of meetings….

Kyiv Post Dec 14, 2025

Drone Attacks Hit Oil Depots and Refineries Across Russia and Occupied Crimea

Drone attacks hit oil depots and refineries in Volgograd, Yaroslavl, Krasnodar Krai, and Crimea, triggering fires, evacuations, and airport closures, Russian officials said….

Forbes Dec 13, 2025

Frozen Russian Assets And The Moment Of Truth For The World Order

The use of frozen Russian assets for security for Europe to help fund Ukraine’s defence in the war has been achieved by an EU decision. Now what?…