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European leaders rally behind Ukraine in Downing Street talks

Hopes rise of a breakthrough in using £78bn of frozen Russian assets to bankroll Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

Will Europe fight for Ukraine?

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As America recoils from its commitments to Western allies, the embattled Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the only question that matters – how ready is this ‘coalition of the willing’ to truly stand up and be counted against Moscow?

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Zelensky Rushes to London as Trump Accuses Him Over Peace Plan and Kremlin Applauds US Pressure

Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to London after Donald Trump accused him of ignoring a new US-backed peace proposal, while the Kremlin praised Washington's tougher stance. The visit comes amid renewed tension over the war in Ukraine.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Trump says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' to sign US-backed peace deal

The US president's comments come after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

Vladimir Putin Said Nothing Could Ban Bitcoin A Year Ago: Here's How Moscow Has Used Crypto Since Then To Overcome US Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted only a year ago that no power can ban Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) regardless of what happens to the dollar. While many saw it as a message to the West on international sanctions, the country has taken targeted steps to open its economy to the world’s…

Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025

Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision

Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025

France's Macron to meet Ukraine, UK and German leaders to discuss US peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to "take stock" of ongoing US-led negotiations, in a bid to end the four-year war with Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2025

Russia launches large-scale attack at Ukraine ahead of peace talks between Kyiv and Washington

Moscow launched 653 drones and 51 missiles at Ukraine overnight into Saturday, triggering air raid alerts across the country and wounding at least eight people.

Euronews · Dec 6, 2025

Trump Warns Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure' in Shocking National Security Strategy Shift

Trump's new National Security Strategy warns of Europe's potential demographic transformation whilst proposing warmer ties with Moscow.

International Business Times UK · Dec 6, 2025

Russia terminates military agreements with Portugal, France and Canada

Portugal and France both support EU proposals to use frozen Russian assets to provide loans to Ukraine amid Moscow's all-out war, now well into its fourth year.

Euronews · Dec 6, 2025