The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.

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Trump criticised opponents in his Christmas message while Putin flew nuclear-capable bombers over the Norwegian Sea, showing how both leaders used the festive season for divisiveness as American approval ratings fell to 41%.

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Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

German prosecutors say they'll drop an investigation of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov over possible breaches of sanctions and money laundering rules after he agreed to pay a 10 million euro (about $11.8 million) fine

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Analysis reveals a significant rise in the number of obituaries of soldiers published in Russia in the past five months

Move could feasibly allow Russian missiles to reach European targets faster from Belarus, its neighbouring ally that also shares a border with Nato countries Poland, Lithuania and Latvia

The announcement coincides with a sensitive period for Russia-Ukraine peace discussions

Ukrainian leader said he is committed to continuing talks on how to end the war