US News & World Report Dec 18, 2025

Russia Says Commission on Ukraine War Damages Has No Legal Force for Moscow

MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) – ‌Russia’s foreign ministry ‌said on Thursday that an International Claims Commission for ‍Ukraine launched by some European powers had ⁠no legal force for Russia and was dri…

the Guardian Dec 18, 2025

EU told to choose between ‘money today or blood tomorrow’ as leaders debate giving Russian assets to Ukraine

European leaders meet in Brussels amid Belgian opposition to plan to use frozen Russian funds to help Ukraine…

Al Jazeera Dec 18, 2025

Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv

Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock Russian assets to show Moscow its desire to continue war next year is ‘pointless’….

the Guardian Dec 18, 2025

EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence

Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summit…

The Independent Dec 18, 2025

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky urges European leaders to show unity against Putin

Zelensky says Europe must show Russia that continuing its war is ‘pointless’…

Institute for the Study of War Dec 18, 2025

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 17, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly and explicitly outlined his continued commitment to his maximalist war aims in Ukraine….

the Guardian 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…

Al Jazeera Dec 18, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,393

These are the key developments from day 1,393 of Russia’s war on Ukraine….

bbc Dec 18, 2025

EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia’s frozen cash to Ukraine

The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s military and economic needs….

nytimes Dec 18, 2025

E.U. Leaders Debate Plan for Ukraine Financed by Frozen Russian Assets

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Sky News Dec 17, 2025

Pivotal talks for the future of the Ukraine war take place today – here’s why they matter

Thursday is a crucial day for Ukraine’s European allies as they look to prove they still have a major role to play in shaping the future of the conflict – with or without the backing of US President D…

POLITICO Dec 17, 2025

US, Russia to hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend

The negotiations follow U.S.-Ukraine-Europe security guarantee discussions in Berlin….

Fox News Dec 17, 2025

Putin derides European leaders as he insists Russia’s war goals in Ukraine will be met by force or diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia’s Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force as diplomatic efforts….

The Hill Dec 17, 2025

Putin says Russia will take Ukraine by ‘military means’ if talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the Kremlin is prepared to use “military means” to achieve its goals in Ukraine if diplomatic efforts with the West fail to satisfy Moscow’s ……

CNN Dec 17, 2025

‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets

The European Union is on the precipice of a momentous decision on whether to use frozen Russian assets to finance more support for Ukraine. Critics argue the plan is legally questionable and risks ret…

CNN Dec 17, 2025

Putin signals no willingness to compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s intensifying push for peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a clear indication Wednesday that he will not compromise on his demands for Ukraine to cede territory despite US President Donald Trump’s intensifying push for pe…

bbc Dec 17, 2025

Trump is good news for Nato, Mark Rutte tells BBC

The Nato chief said Nato countries’ pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence is Donald Trump’s “biggest foreign policy success”….

the Guardian Dec 17, 2025

What is the row about the EU using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine?

Complex plan would involve EU lending €90bn to Ukraine, which some fear could destabilise Eurozone. Putin says move is akin to ‘theft’…

Fox News Dec 17, 2025

Ukraine says it carried out first-ever underwater drone strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk

Ukrainian “Sub Sea Baby” drones critically damage Russian submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles in Novorossiysk, the Security Service said….

NBC News Dec 17, 2025

Satellite images show damage to Russian naval base after Ukraine says it hit submarine with underwater drone

A video of the attack on Novorossiysk with the Sub Sea Baby drone shows a calm port with several ships, before a massive explosion that kicks up water and debris….

FinancialTimes Dec 17, 2025

Vladimir Putin predicts European ‘swine’ backing Ukraine will lose power

Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals…

bbc Dec 17, 2025

Starmer tells Abramovich to ‘pay up now’ or face court

The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians…

NBC News Dec 17, 2025

Ukraine launches sea drone attack on Russian submarine

Ukraine launches sea drone attack on Russian submarine…

UNITED24 Media Dec 17, 2025

Russia’s Forces Expand to 710,000 Troops for High-Stakes Offensive on Ukraine’s Frontlines

Russia’s military contingent has escalated to about 710,000 troops, as Ukraine’s forces continue their effective counteroffensive operations….

twitter Dec 17, 2025

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of wanting to continue Ukraine war, reiterates need for guarantees

Ukraine’s president argues EU summit on Thursday should show Russia that continuation of war next year ‘pointless,’ because Kyiv will have support – Anadolu Ajansı…

The Washington Post Dec 17, 2025

Opinion | Putin’s war propaganda collapses at the front line

Russia boasts of gains, but its army is trading lives for villages with no strategic value….

South China Morning Post Dec 17, 2025

Trump administration readies new sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal

The new measures could arrive this week, targeting the tankers and traders fuelling Putin’s war as peace talks reach a critical stage….

bloomberg Dec 17, 2025

Merz Says German Troops Could Counter Russian Attacks in Ukraine

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that German troops could participate in a coalition to secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine after a possible peace agreement under rules that would permit them to “ret…

Newsweek Dec 17, 2025

Ukraine claims full Russia gas shutdown after Caspian Sea drone strike

Ukraine is targeting Russia’s lucrative oil and gas infrastructure to apply greater pressure on Moscow to make peace….

the Guardian Dec 17, 2025

EU talks on using Russian assets to fund reparations loan for Ukraine enter final stages ahead of crunch meeting …

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday…

russiamatters Dec 17, 2025

The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Dec. 17, 2025

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reuters Dec 17, 2025

Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

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en Dec 17, 2025

1393 Days of russia-Ukraine War – russian Casualties in Ukraine

The russians are facing non-stop military losses on Ukrainian soil. About 1,192,350 aggressor’s troops were eliminated, 96,238 air targets of invaders were shot down, thousands of tanks, armored vehic…

nytimes Dec 16, 2025

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….

Dec 18, 2025

Donald Trump pronounces peace in the Middle East

Donald Trump pronounces peace in the Middle East The Jerusalem Post…

Dec 18, 2025

US, Russia to hold talks on Ukraine in Miami: White House – War in Ukraine – World

US, Russia to hold talks on Ukraine in Miami: White House – War in Ukraine – World Ahram Online…

Dec 17, 2025

Netanyahu To Meet Trump As US Intensifies Gaza Ceasefire Push

Netanyahu To Meet Trump As US Intensifies Gaza Ceasefire Push MSN…

LiveNOW from FOX Dec 18, 2025

FULL: Trump addresses nation from the White House

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The Nightcap on Trump prime-time address: ‘I thought he was losing it’

The president reflected on his first year back in office, touting the economy and defending his immigration policy. The speech was riddled with falsehoods –……

Times Of India Dec 18, 2025

EU Sits On Russian Assets Time Bomb; NATO Nation Erupts, Opposes Anti-Putin Mission

Cracks are widening inside the European Union over plans to use more than 190 billion euros in frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, triggering growing r……

Dec 18, 2025

Netanyahu approves natural gas deal with Cairo as US pushes for warmer Egyptian-Israeli ties

Netanyahu approves natural gas deal with Cairo as US pushes for warmer Egyptian-Israeli ties The Arab Weekly…

Dec 18, 2025

Updates: Trump promises ‘economic boom’ in 2026, touts immigration …

These were the updates from US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025….

Dec 18, 2025

Israel’s Homicide Toll Hits 300 at Year’s End, for Second Time During Ben-Gvir’s Tenure

Israel’s Homicide Toll Hits 300 at Year’s End, for Second Time During Ben-Gvir’s Tenure Haaretz…

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Hindustan Times Dec 18, 2025

Not Over Trump Or Putin, But Canada PM In Trouble Over Spellings: Carney Faces Fire For UK Influence

Canada’s prime minister is under fire not for policy, but for spelling. Top linguists have slammed his growing use of “British” forms like “s” over “z” in ke……

Dec 18, 2025

Oil prices rise on reports of new US sanctions on Russia, Venezuela blockade

Oil prices rise on reports of new US sanctions on Russia, Venezuela blockade Reuters…

Inside Edition Dec 17, 2025

Nick Reiner’s Former Yoga Instructor Says Experience Was Disturbing

Alanna Zabel taught yoga to Rob Reiner’s son, Nick, when he was 8 years old and she says the experience was so disturbing, she wrote a children’s book about ……

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Dec 18, 2025

Trump Interrupts “Survivor” Finale | Explaining Hanukkah | Venezuela Watch

All of the major networks agreed to air President Trump’s surprise primetime address, the president confused White House partygoers with his telling of the H……

Associated Press Dec 18, 2025

LIVE: Trump addresses the nation (full speech)

Watch live as President Donald Trump addresses the nation. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president will discuss what h……

Dec 18, 2025

Takeaways from Trump’s year-end address to the nation

U.S. President Donald Trump used a pre-holiday address from the White House on Wednesday to portray his first year in office as a success story, even as Americans worry about the economy and ……

Dec 18, 2025

Donald Trump defends economic record in televised address; takeaways

Trump plays the blame game in White House address. Here are the takeaways. “Boy are we making progress,” Trump said in a speech focused heavily on the affordability issue that has increasingly ……

MIRROR NOW Dec 17, 2025

Obama Arrest LIVE | Trump Orders Biggest Arrest, Tulsi Gabbard Reveals Charges? ‘Russia Hoax’

Obama Arrest LIVE | Trump Orders Biggest Arrest, Tulsi Gabbard Reveals Charges? ‘Russia Hoax’DNI Tulsi Gabbard escalated her claims against the Obama-era Int……

MIRROR NOW Dec 18, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin Address Top Military Brass Amid Rising Pressure From US & Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is prepared to escalate the conflict in Ukraine while reinforcing its nuclear deterrence, announcing ……

Dec 17, 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit KRDO…

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President Donald Trump is giving a White House address. His speech is expected to cover his near-year in office. What do the polls say about him?…

Dec 18, 2025

Netanyahu Approves $35 Billion Natural Gas Export Deal to Egypt, Biggest in Israeli History

Netanyahu Approves $35 Billion Natural Gas Export Deal to Egypt, Biggest in Israeli History WION…

ABC News Dec 18, 2025

Analysis: President Trump’s address to the nation

ABC News’ Mary Bruce has analysis after President Trump addressed the nation to preview his 2026 agenda and discuss his first year in office.–––Subscribe to ……

Times Now World Dec 18, 2025

LIVE | Putin Threatens To Enter War? Russia Warns Netanyahu, Trump | Israel-Iran War

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Times Of India Dec 18, 2025

Germany ‘TARGETS’ Russia As Putin CRUSHES Christmas Truce Offer | Big Escalation In Tensions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned Russia’s refusal of a short Christmas truce, calling it cruel and cynical. Speaking ahead of an EU summit, Mer……

Dec 17, 2025

Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt – The New York Times

Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt The New York Times…

Dec 17, 2025

US, Russia to hold talks in Miami this weekend, Politico reports

US, Russia to hold talks in Miami this weekend, Politico reports Reuters…

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MS NOW Dec 18, 2025

‘Bad, fast-talking infomercial’: Psaki fact-checks Trump’s address

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Dec 17, 2025

Trump claims he’s brought down soaring prices, announces military …

President Trump’s speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address….

Dec 17, 2025

Live updates: Trump addresses nation amid economic pressure, tension …

President Donald Trump will deliver a televised speech Wednesday evening that is expected to focus heavily on the economy, an effort to reverse declining public opinion numbers and the view even ……

Dec 17, 2025

Putin says calls in the West about preparing for war with Russia are “lies”

Putin says calls in the West about preparing for war with Russia are “lies” lnginnorthernbc.ca…

Dec 17, 2025

Six countries have committed to joining Trump’s Board of Peace, say officials – The Times of Israel

Six countries have committed to joining Trump’s Board of Peace, say officials The Times of Israel…

Forbes Breaking News Dec 17, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: US Attorney, FBI Reveal Major SNAP Fraud Investigation And Charges In Massachusetts

On Wednesday, Leah Foley, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, held a press briefing about a SNAP fraud case.Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain ……

CBS News Dec 18, 2025

President Trump delivers year-end address to the nation

President Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, touting the administration’s actions during the first 11 months of hi……

Dec 17, 2025

Netanyahu approves $35 billion gas deal with Egypt under U.S. pressure

Netanyahu approves $35 billion gas deal with Egypt under U.S. pressure Axios…

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Dec 17, 2025

Trump to decide on new US-Israel tariff regime

Trump to decide on new US-Israel tariff regime Ynetnews…

Times Of India Dec 18, 2025

‘Europe A Laughing Stock’: EU MEPs Humiliate Ursula One-by-One On Ukraine Policy, Trump Hypocrisy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen came under fierce attack in the European Parliament as lawmakers from across the political spectrum accuse……

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