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Lukashenko says he has ‘no regrets’ about Belarus helping Russia to invade Ukraine

Autocrat conducts rambling press conference as his 31 years of rule are extended by an election dismissed outside the country as a sham

The Guardian - UK

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senior officials have warned

The Independent UK

EU's Top Diplomat Backs Trump Call To Boost Defence Spending

The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend more on defence, as she issued a stark warning over the threat from Russia.

International Business Times

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia and Iran deepen defence ties as Trump inauguration looms

Trump has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine and take tougher stance on Tehran; EU foreign policy chief urges bloc members to extend Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,060

The Guardian - AU

World Leaders Support Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Between Israel And Hamas

World leaders support Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. UN, EU, Turkey, Lebanon, Australia, Japan, South Africa back agreement.

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Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks

Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.

Al Jazeera

EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova

Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election.

Al Jazeera

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Did a Russian ‘shadow ship’ cut the Finland-Estonia undersea Baltic cable?

Finnish authorities have boarded a ship in the Baltic Sea that the West suspects is linked to Russia.

Al Jazeera

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s diplomats to fight for Nato membership

Comments come after Vladimir Putin threatens ‘more destruction’ in response to Kazan drone attack

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war: as 2025 approaches, Kyiv is left with few good options and allies in a Trump 2.0 world

As the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, held his carefully stage-managed annual phone-in and press conference to answer questions from journalists and ordinary Russians, EU leaders were hosting Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels at their final meeting of the year. Unsurprisingly, the war in Ukraine loomed large at both events.

The Conversation

Middle East crisis: Israel issues fresh Gaza evacuation order despite increasing ceasefire hopes – as it happened

Residents in parts of central Gaza told to move towards overcrowded ‘humanitarian zone’ that has already been hit by strikes

The Guardian - AU

France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities

A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.

Radio France Internationale

Syrian HTS leader says rebel factions that overthrew Assad will be ‘disbanded’

HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says fighters will all be ‘subject to the law’ as he emphasises need for unity in post-war Syria

The Guardian - UK

EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors

The European Union will impose visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats and government officials over the crackdown on opposition protesters demanding a rerun of October’s contested elections

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International Business Times

Western Powers Resume Contacts In Syria To Prevent Chaos

Western powers are looking to establish contact with Syria's new rulers, aiming to avoid Iraq- or Libya-style chaos after the fall of the Assad regime to Islamist-led rebels.

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World Leaders React To Fall Of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad

European leaders commend the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, emphasizing regional security and reconstruction efforts.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Olaf Scholz arrives in Kyiv on lightning visit

Ukrainian president presses idea of ‘Nato umbrella’ for areas under Kyiv’s control while Kaja Kallas says it should not be ruled out. What we know on day 1,013

The Guardian - UK

‘The EU wants Ukraine to win this war’: who is its new chief diplomat Kaja Kallas?

She stepped down as Estonia’s prime minister to take up foreign policy role replacing tough talker Josep Borrell

Radio France Internationale

New EU chiefs mark first day of mandate with visit to Kyiv

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.

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