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Today — 19 December 2025Main stream

Zelensky Appeals to E.U. Leaders for Frozen Russian Funds to Fight War

19 December 2025 at 00:35
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Brussels, where the leaders had gathered, that without the money, his country would have to reduce its drone production significantly.

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Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, spoke during a news conference on Thursday as part of the European Council meeting in Brussels Thursday.
Yesterday — 18 December 2025Main stream

Europe’s Fight Over Russian Assets Is Testing Its Ability to Support Ukraine

18 December 2025 at 23:12
The continent’s leaders are discussing a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision will signal the extent of Europe’s ability to face down Moscow.

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Ukrainian soldiers during a live-fire training exercise at a military training ground in the Dnipro region in December.
Before yesterdayMain stream

This Week Is Pivotal for Ukraine, and for Europe’s Voice in Its Future

Often left out by the United States in peace negotiations, European countries are working to assert their leadership and bolster Ukraine with an ambitious funding plan. But can they agree?

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From left: Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Emmanuel Macron of France at a meeting in London this month.
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