German leader says US strategy shows the need for more European security independence

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:42:55 +0200

German leader says US strategy shows the need for more European security independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security policy

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European sentiment is 'invitation' for Russian incursion

European sentiment is 'invitation' for Russian incursion

This is the explanation from Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever as to why he cannot agree to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. In particular, he cited threats from Moscow directed at him...

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:56:00 +0200

Interfax-Ukraine to host press conference 'Reintegration of Ukrainians: Cultural, Identity and Socio-Economic Aspects of Return'

Interfax-Ukraine to host press conference 'Reintegration of Ukrainians: Cultural, Identity and Socio-Economic Aspects of Return'

On Thursday, December , at , the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a press conference entitled Reintegration of Ukrainians Cultural, Identity and Socio-Economic Aspec...

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:54:41 +0200

Ukrainian forces block Russian infiltration attempts in northern Pokrovsk

Ukrainian forces block Russian infiltration attempts in northern Pokrovsk

Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the enemys onslaught and have repelled Russian assaults over the past hours, stopping attacks on the Pokrovsk axis, the East Group of Forces said...

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:52:16 +0200

Fighting continues in several areas of Vovchansk, destruction of city is critical, - Trehubov

Fighting continues in several areas of Vovchansk, destruction of city is critical, - Trehubov

Ukrainian units are holding their positions in three areas of Vovchansk, while Russian troops are attempting to break through from the north and center.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0200

'Maybe Zelenskyy would win': Trump says it's time for Ukraine to hold elections

'Maybe Zelenskyy would win': Trump says it's time for Ukraine to hold elections

He said this in an interview at the White House, quoted by Politico.Its been a long time. Its, uh ... hasnt been doing particularly well. Yeah, I think its time. I think its an important time...

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:43:00 +0200

Special Operations Forces strike enemy drone and fuel depots in Donetsk and Luhansk regions

Special Operations Forces strike enemy drone and fuel depots in Donetsk and Luhansk regions

On the night of December , Special Operations Forces SOF fighters launched a strike on a drone storage area in Donetsk and a fuel and lubricants warehouse in the temporarily occupied Luhansk reg...

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:42:36 +0200

Trump on "peace plan": It would be good if Zelenskyy read it

Trump on "peace plan": It would be good if Zelenskyy read it

US President Donald Trump believes that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has allegedly not yet read the proposed draft peace agreement.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0200

Creation of Federation of Insurance Associations further proof of effective market transformation – NBU governor

Creation of Federation of Insurance Associations further proof of effective market transformation – NBU governor

The establishment of the Federation of Insurance Associations of Ukraine is another clear demonstration of the effective transformation of the market, as large foreign companies now feel more comfo...

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:36:22 +0200

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