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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy during marathon press conference

‘Why do ordinary people live worse than Papuans [citizens of Papua New Guinea]?’ hit out one Russian viewer

The Independent UK

EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc’s deep divisions

By agreeing to provide a loan of €90 billion (£79 billion) for the years 2026-2027, EU leaders have set the direction for the future of support for Ukraine.

The Conversation

Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea.

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OPINION - The bombshell revelations from Trump's chief of staff are actually rather good news

Susie Wiles gives a more rounded picture of Trump than we’re used to

Evening Standard

How the EU's reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour

On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.

Euronews

Putin asked about existence of aliens: ‘This is secret information’

Vladimir Putin was questioned on the existence of aliens during his annual televised news conference.

The Independent UK

Vinette Robinson makes child safety plea as actor supports The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Vinette Robinson has backed The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, which aims to raise £165,000 to support the 70,000 children who go missing every year in the UK.

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What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

The Independent UK

Denmark blames Russia for ‘destructive’ cyberattacks ahead of elections

The intelligence service said the attacks were part of Russia's ‘hybrid war’ against the West

The Independent UK

Putin warns EU leaders of ‘grave consequences’ if Russia robbed of frozen assets

Vladimir Putin warned EU leaders of “grave consequences” if Russia had been robbed of its frozen assets.

The Independent UK

Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue

During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets.

Euronews

Russia claims its spy chief held ‘lengthy’ phone call with new head of MI6

Blaise Metreweli took office as the first female MI6 chief in October

The Independent UK

Watch live: Vladimir Putin holds annual end of year address and phone-in with Russians

Watch live as Vladimir Putin holds his annual televised new conference on Friday (19 December).

The Independent UK

Dispatches from a year of global conflict and uncertainty

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The Independent UK

Watch: Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ ahead of crucial summit in Brussels

Vladimir Putin has called European leaders “little pigs” who want the collapse of Russia, ahead of a key EU summit in Brussels.

The Guardian - UK

‘Money today or blood tomorrow’: EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine

Summit divided on idea of loan secured against Russian assets, as Belgium seeks guarantees if scheme goes wrong

The Independent UK

Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country

Belarus’ authoritarian president says that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase

Latin Times

Russia Cautions U.S. About Making a 'Fatal Mistake' In Military Campaign Against Venezuela

Venezuela cautioned the U.S. about making a "fatal mistake" in its military campaign against Venezuela, adding that its recent decision to impose a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers "pose a threat to international shipping."

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The Independent UK

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 Conversation

Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now

When leaders of “the Quad” last met in September 2024, host and then-President Joe Biden declared the partnership between the United States, India, Australia and Japan to be “more strategically aligned than ever before.”

The Independent UK

Russia’s sabotage campaign seeks to overwhelm Europe

The alleged Russian campaign seeks to undermine support for Kyiv, cause divisions, and expose security vulnerabilities

Axios

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 Guardian - AU

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

The Conversation

Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable

Russia’s wartime economy is getting weaker as the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, according to a recent report by PeaceRep, a research group led by the University of Edinburgh. The report, Against the Clock? Why Russia’s War Economy is Running Out of Time, finds that Russia is being…

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court allows National Guard deployment in Washington to continue for now

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. can continue for now

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