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Today — 17 December 2025Main stream

Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup

The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.

© Laetitia Vancon for The New York Times

Ukrainian soldiers during a live-fire training exercise at a military training ground in the Dnipro region this month.
Yesterday — 16 December 2025Main stream

Zelensky Expresses Wary Optimism About Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

Two days of talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and allies have brought some progress on security guarantees, but Russia remains opposed to any foreign forces in Ukraine.

© Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

Damage after bombing in Kostiantynivka, eastern Ukraine, this year.

U.K. Spy Chief Warns of Growing Russia Threat in Europe

16 December 2025 at 03:05
In her first public speech as head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli said Russia was attempting to export chaos to Europe through hybrid attacks and disinformation.

© Pool photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth

Blaise Metreweli in London on Monday. She became the first female leader of MI6 in October.
Before yesterdayMain stream

‘Don’t Feed the Pig’: The Anti-Corruption Call That Helped Topple a Government

15 December 2025 at 21:19
Mass demonstrations in Bulgaria were spurred by spreading outrage over graft that many say was fueling an authoritarian power grab.

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Protesters in Sofia, Bulgaria, this month. The trigger for the demonstrations was a budget that raised taxes and lifted the salaries of members of the state security apparatus.

Ukraine and Allies Agree on Security Guarantee for Peace Proposal

Crucial details on the future security of Ukraine remain unsettled as negotiators seek a deal that Russia will approve.

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President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, left, and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Berlin on Monday.

Zelensky Offers Compromise for New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks

15 December 2025 at 04:28
Ukraine’s president met with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.

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Steve Witkoff, the American special envoy, left, greeting President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Berlin on Sunday.

AfD Pushes to Publish German Information That Officials Say May Help Russia

14 December 2025 at 13:01
Opponents of AfD lawmakers say that their push to publish sensitive details about national security could benefit Russian military planning.

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The leaders of the AfD, Tino Chrupalla, front left, and Alice Weidel, front center, have defended the party against accusations of compromising national security.
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