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
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
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 Independent UK · 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 The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2025
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Trump says envoy leading Ukraine peace talks ‘knew nothing about Russia’ The US president says he chose Steve Witkoff to lead negotiations as he has ‘the best personality’ The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
See stunning photos of animals and nature captured by AP photojournalists in 2025 The Associated Press’ most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle hatchling among its peers or a cicada’s translucent wings. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Macron demands 'robust security guarantees' before any Ukraine territorial talks Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia. Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2025
Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against? The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against. Euronews · Dec 17, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky urges European leaders to show united front against Putin at Brussels summit Ukrainian president’s call comes after Putin launched bizarre rant against West amid ongoing US-brokered peace talks The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Peacekeepers could repel Russian forces under ceasefire plan, says Merz German Chancellor says this remains a far-off prospect; Zelenskyy says negotiations on peace deal could soon be finalised. What we know on day 1,393 The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
Key details of the latest Ukraine peace deal – and the main hurdles Russia keeps putting in the way Donald Trump says talks on security guarantees for Ukraine ‘close to 95 per cent’ complete The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Zelensky says new ‘Trump peace plan’ will be ready in days – but Moscow is already pushing back Zelensky left Germany armed with Nato-style security guarantees – but was still unclear on territory The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Path to Ukraine peace not ‘straight line’, Starmer says after ‘productive’ talks Progress is being made on security guarantees for Kyiv, the Prime Minister told his Cabinet. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Euronews · Dec 16, 2025 Russian drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three Separate strikes targeted Odesa's warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Ukraine war at ‘major moment’ but allies must keep pressure up on Putin – Healey The Defence Secretary was speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.
Euronews · Dec 16, 2025 Russia rejects compromise on occupied Ukraine regions, Kremlin says Ukraine’s president said that following the Berlin talks, the US delegation will now proceed to discussions with Russia, but it is unclear whether Washington envoys convince Moscow to stop its war and accept the draft plan.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 Peace plans ready to be presented to Russia in days, says Zelenskyy US says talks with Ukraine in Berlin have resolved 90% of difficult issues – but no sign Putin willing to compromise
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 European leaders sign treaty establishing Ukraine war damages body – as it happened Zelenskyy and European leaders call for Russia to be held accountable for aggression: ‘There must be no impunity’
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025 Zelenskyy and some 30 countries to approve compensation body for Ukraine damages Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and about 30 other countries are expected to approve plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by the Russian invasion
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow refuses to give up land after Trump claims peace deal ‘closer than ever’ Zelensky expects talks in the US as soon as this weekend - as the Kremlin says it is still waiting on an update from Washington
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: US offers Nato-style security guarantees to Kyiv Trump envoys warn deal will not be on table forever but European leaders say it’s still unclear ‘whether Russia wants peace at all’. What we know on day 1,392
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025 Allied defence ministers to meet after US offers Kyiv security guarantees A meeting in Berlin on Monday night saw European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer set out conditions for any peace deal with Russia.
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Europe sets out conditions for Ukraine peace deal after Berlin meeting Meanwhile, US officials have reportedly offered unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine.
Euronews · Dec 15, 2025 Progress made on many issues, Zelenskyy says after two days of Ukraine talks in Berlin Germany's chancellor said "perhaps for the first time" since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, reaching a ceasefire appears possible after two days of talks brought "progress on many issues."