President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with people's deputies regarding holding elections under martial law. He expects the deputies to offer their vision on this issue.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the American side regarding the reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine. They discussed key issues for recovery, mechanisms, and the vision for reconstruction.
Political expert Oleh Posternak stated that Ihor Kolomoisky should repent before Ukrainians for his "deeds" that warrant at least one life sentence. The expert recalled the accusations against the oligarch of contract killings, siphoning off billions of hryvnias through PrivatBank, and embezzling 3.3 billion UAH in the cases of Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta.
An Austrian court has definitively blocked the US request for the extradition of Dmytro Firtash, concluding over a decade of legal hearings. The Higher Regional Court of Vienna confirmed that the lower court's decision is final, as prosecutors failed to meet the deadline for filing an appeal.
Ukraine will submit a document to the US in the near future after several rounds of peace talks. This will happen after working with Trump's team and European partners.
Four of India's seven largest oil refineries continue to purchase Russian oil at significant discounts, while Reliance Industries Ltd. refrains due to the risk of sanctions. Russian oil imports to India are expected to decrease, but trade will continue at a lower level.
US sanctions against Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft, which came into force on November 21, could cause a structural reorganization of the global oil sector. This will lead to the forced sale of assets and the redistribution of ownership of fields and refineries around the world.
The European Union has agreed on new sanctions against Russia, aimed at countering the destabilization of the EU and combating Russia's "shadow fleet. " The list includes 43 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet."
The volume of aid to Ukraine this year may be the lowest since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. European military aid will not compensate for the deficit due to reduced support from the United States.
Denmark faces more external threats than in many years due to rising geopolitical conflicts. NATO military intelligence points to Russia and China as the main threats, as well as uncertainty about the US role as a guarantor of European security.
Donald Trump is forcing EU leaders to confront a future in which America is no longer their primary security guarantor. Europe must organize its own defense much faster than anyone could have imagined.
Republican Thomas Massie introduced a bill in Congress for the US to withdraw from NATO, considering it a relic of the Cold War. He proposes redirecting funds to its own defense rather than protecting "socialist countries."
The Washington Post reports on the outlines of a future peace agreement for Ukraine, which includes EU membership by 2027 and security guarantees from the US. The agreement provides for a demilitarized zone and territorial exchange, but Donald Trump could influence the course of negotiations.
EU countries intend to accelerate a decision on immobilizing up to 210 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets. This will allow them to bypass Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban before next week's summit.
The U. S. State Department is reverting to the use of Times New Roman font in official communications, overturning the Biden administration's decision to switch to Calibri. This decision, made under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is motivated by a return to professionalism and the cancellation of the "wasteful" DEIA program.
US President Donald's statement about Europe as an "undemocratic obstacle" was a godsend for the Russian regime. Russian policy aims to undermine European support for Ukraine and exploit the opportunity to sow doubts about the viability of the NATO alliance.
Oil prices remained stable on Wednesday after falling 1% in the previous session. Brent crude futures rose 0.1% to $62.01 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 0.1% to $58.32 a barrel.
US Ambassador Tom Barrack said that Turkey must abandon the Russian S-400 air defense system. This is a condition for the country's return to the F-35 program.
Pope Leo XIV commented on Donald Trump's statements about Europe's decline and "weak" leaders, expressing concern about a possible split in the alliance between Europe and the United States. He also declined to comment on the US peace plan for Ukraine, noting that some of its parts introduce significant changes in relations between Europe and the United States.
EU Permanent Representative Stavros Lambrinidis stated that Russia is escalating its attacks on Ukraine, destroying infrastructure and targeting civilians. He emphasized that the aggressor shows no desire for peace, and the EU will continue its diplomatic efforts.
Senators Jeff Merkley and Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced a bill that prohibits the U. S. Treasury Department from minting one-dollar coins featuring a living or incumbent president. This addresses the Treasury Department's plans to issue commemorative coins featuring Donald Trump for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
The provision that prohibited Kyiv from joining NATO was removed from the current peace plan, although the new version does not address this issue at all. At the same time, European officials predict that it may take a long time for the US, Russia, and Ukraine to resolve their differences.
President Zelenskyy announced that the US has expressed a desire to provide Ukraine with realistic security guarantees, voted on by Congress, as well as to supply weapons. These guarantees include sanctions, air defense, and provisions similar to Article 5.
President Zelenskyy announced that the US will not close the PURL program, and it will continue its work. Ukraine also received 700 million euros from the Netherlands and has plans for financing next year.
Czech police found the body of 22-year-old Ukrainian Andriana Ofrim, who had been missing since November 21, in a body of water. A 33-year-old acquaintance, a compatriot, has been detained and confessed to the murder, the motive for which was financial disagreements.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that at a meeting with Putin, he stated Ukraine's desire to return Crimea, but noted that the state currently does not have the strength to do so. He also mentioned the lack of sufficient support for Ukraine's accession to NATO.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the country's readiness to hold elections, emphasizing the need to resolve security issues and the legislative framework. He also called on the United States and European partners to help ensure security for holding elections.
The US is not ready to accept Ukraine into NATO, but this is a matter for the future. Ukraine is considering effective security guarantees analogous to NATO, including bilateral guarantees with the US.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine uses Neptune missiles, the Palyanytsia drone missile, the Flamingo cruise missile, and the Sapsan operational-tactical missile system for strikes on Russia. He noted that the Neptunes are working well but did not disclose the quantity so that the enemy would not know all the details.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not yet handed over an updated "peace plan" to the US, but this will likely happen tomorrow. He noted that the US is not demanding the surrender of Donbas territory, and Russia is the initiator of this idea.
