Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonian territory, foreign ministry says A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
Nato on alert after Russian border guards ‘illegally cross border into Estonia’ on hovercraft Russia has been accused of repeated incursions into Nato territory by fighter jets and drones in recent months The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Best movies of 2025 in the US: No 2 – 2000 Meters to Andriivka Ukrainian soldiers claw their way toward an abandoned one-street town, battling Russian artillery fire, snipers and aerial attacks, in this feat of documentary film-making and frontline reporting The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
Who are the Westerners sanctioned by the EU for spreading Russian propaganda? One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
Trump’s justice department reportedly racing to redact documents ahead of deadline to release Epstein files – as it happened The justice department is working to omit sensitive information from thousands of pages of Epstein-related documents, CNN reports The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025
British man captured by Russian forces while ‘fighting for Ukraine’ jailed for 13 years Hayden Davies was accused by Moscow of being a paid mercenary for Kyiv’s forces in the eastern Donetsk region The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
George Galloway Claims EU Biggest WW3 Threat: Cites Kaliningrad Missile Bases EU biggest WW3 threat: George Galloway claims leaders' policies on Ukraine and sanctions risk nuclear escalation via Russia's Kaliningrad missile bases International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025
Best films of 2025 in the UK: No 2 – 2000 Meters to Andriivka Ukrainian soldiers claw their way toward an abandoned one-street town, battling Russian artillery fire, snipers and aerial attacks, in this feat of documentary film-making and frontline reporting The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
UK Plans Iron Dome-Style Shield: Defence Chief Warns of Lagging Behind Russia Threats Britain plans Iron Dome‑style shield to stop Russian missiles as defence chief warns of urgent threat. International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025
Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy – as it happened Ukrainian president says case for transfer of assets to fund war effort is ‘morally clear and just’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
Von der Leyen calls for unity on funding Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels As European Union leaders converge on Brussels, the debate over how to pay for Ukraine’s defence is coming to a head. The proposals to use frozen Russian assets are exposing legal risks, political fault lines and testing the limits of European solidarity. Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2025
EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine financing, Mercosur After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Russia’s sabotage campaign seeks to overwhelm Europe The alleged Russian campaign seeks to undermine support for Kyiv, cause divisions, and expose security vulnerabilities
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025 EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summit
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine European Union leaders are gathering for a summit aimed at agreeing on a massive loan to cover Ukraine’s military and other financial needs for the next two years
Axios · Dec 18, 2025 Putin envoy to hold talks with Trump aides on U.S. peace plan in Miami this weekend Trump's advisers are expected to try to get Russian officials to agree to the updated proposal on ending the war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin dismisses new peace plan after Trump’s envoy calls talks constructive Steve Witkoff has hailed latest talks in Florida as 'productive and constructive' without announcing any major breakthroughs
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say Deaths and damage to ship reported in attack in Rostov-on-Don; Zelenskyy to reportedly push EU plan to use frozen Russian assets. What we know on day 1,394
GamesRadar · Dec 18, 2025 After Silent Hill f ditched Maine for Japan, Konami says it's considering taking the series to other regions like Russia, Italy, or South Korea: "We believe we could perhaps take similar approaches with other cultures" Silent Hill f's new setting could be the start of a massive shift for the series
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025 What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar? At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value.
Barchart · Dec 17, 2025 Crude Prices Rise as Global Geopolitical Risks Escalate January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.21%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0134 (+0.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rose on Wednesday amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia. President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers off Venezuela, and the...
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agencies