Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever blocked an EU plan to provide Ukraine with a 140 billion euro loan. He fears legal and financial retaliation from Russia.
India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear submarine from Russia, concluding a decade of negotiations. The deal provides for the delivery of the vessel within two years, although the contract was signed in March 2019.
Spiegel reported that the Élysée Palace, in a statement to the German publication, denied that Macron had spoken of any betrayal.
Negotiations on a US-backed peace plan to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine cover four elements, including Ukraine's sovereignty, territory, economic cooperation, and European security. The Ukrainian delegation will meet with Trump's negotiators on December 4, despite Putin's harsh demands.
Kremlin head Vladimir Putin held a nearly 5-hour meeting with American negotiators, calling it "very useful" and "necessary," and issued new threats regarding Donbas.
Negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war involving US representatives have hit a snag due to Vladimir Putin's stance. The Russian dictator has effectively rejected the agreement and is also unwilling to see US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow.
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, supported the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's readiness for war with Europe. He stated that they would not stand on ceremony and were waiting for orders.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia had the opportunity to reach agreements on ending the war earlier, but "in their wisdom chose not to. " He believes that the best time to conclude a peace agreement was when he spoke about the absence of maps.
US President Donald Trump called the December 2 meeting between Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Vladimir Putin "very good. " The next steps after the meeting are currently unknown.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the invitation of the Ukrainian delegation to the US to continue the peace process.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that the conditions for a "just peace" in Ukraine are unlikely to be met, although today we are closer to peace than yesterday. This comes after meetings between US envoys and Putin, which yielded no progress.
Putin will pay a state visit to India on December 4-5 for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of India continuing to massively buy discounted Russian oil, despite warnings from Washington.
Insurance for vessels heading to Black Sea ports has more than tripled after a series of Ukrainian attacks on Moscow-linked maritime targets. According to the broker Marsh, the cost of coverage for visiting Russian ports has increased by more than 250%.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the peace process regarding Russia's war against Ukraine must continue. He named two ways to pressure the Russians if negotiations drag on or yield no results.
Statements by the Russian occupiers about full control of both banks of the Oskil River in Kupyansk do not correspond to reality. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have improved their tactical position in the city, and individual Russian groups remain only in the northern districts.
The Russian General Staff's report of a breakthrough in Lyman is a lie. Ukrainian troops repel up to 40 assaults daily, preventing the occupiers from entering the city.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte refused to comment on Putin's threats of war against Europe. He noted that Putin was in military uniform far from the front.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, reported on the failure of Russian attempts to occupy Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He noted that the Russians are unable to break through the front, despite heavy fighting.
Peskov stated that the wording about Putin's rejection of the US peace plan is incorrect, as a direct exchange of views took place for the first time. The Kremlin will adhere to the principle of silence for the productivity of negotiations.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth named Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his dream dinner guests. He also shared his thoughts on a possible menu.
NATO countries are demanding a say on the alliance's role in a future peace agreement with Ukraine, having previously been excluded from negotiations. NATO foreign ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss the outlines of a peace plan.
The planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Brussels has been canceled. This happened after their negotiations with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is not currently being considered due to a lack of progress in negotiations. Putin conveyed a "friendly greeting" and a series of "political signals" to Trump, the content of which was not specified.
At a meeting in the Kremlin on Tuesday, December 2, several options for a plan to resolve the war in Ukraine were discussed. Some of the US proposals are acceptable to Russia, others are not, and there is no compromise yet.
The head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, held an almost five-hour meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russian media called it "productive."
Russia will not compromise on territories, limiting the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the recognition of occupied territory by the US and Europe, a Russian official states. Moscow is ready to be flexible on secondary issues, such as frozen assets.
A high-ranking NATO diplomat stated that the Russian army is incapable of attacking EU countries. This was a response to Vladimir Putin's threats about Russia's readiness for war with Europe.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has been making statements for two days in a row that indicate his unwillingness to end the war, threatening seaports and freedom of navigation, especially Odesa. Sybiha emphasized that Russia must stop the bloodshed, otherwise it will have consequences.
Donald Trump announced that the US is no longer funding the conflict in Ukraine, and that this support is being provided by NATO countries. American representatives are actively working in Russia to resolve the war.
Media reported that Vladimir Putin began a meeting with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The US peace plan for the war in Ukraine is on the agenda.
