Merz allows for direct military action by European contingent in Ukraine in case of Russian invasion – media

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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:31:00 +0200

Merz allows for direct military action by European contingent in Ukraine in case of Russian invasion – media

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that Ukraine's post-war security obligations include armed counteraction to Russian attacks by peacekeepers. He stated this in an interview with ZDF, aired on Tuesday.

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Umerov arrives in Sweden, discusses increased support for Ukraine with defense minister

Umerov arrives in Sweden, discusses increased support for Ukraine with defense minister

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council NSDC Rustem Umerov began his working visit to Sweden with a meeting with Defense Minister Pal Jonson.

en.interfax.com.ua

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:57:39 +0200

FPV drones of "Khyzhak" brigade destroyed group of Russian assault troops in Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO

FPV drones of "Khyzhak" brigade destroyed group of Russian assault troops in Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO

In the Kostiantynivka direction, Ukrainian servicemen continue to inflict losses on Russian infantry units with the help of strike drones.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:55:00 +0200

US to impose new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector if Putin rejects peace deal - Bloomberg

US to impose new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector if Putin rejects peace deal - Bloomberg

The US is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russias energy sector to increase pressure on Moscow if dictator Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement with Ukraine.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:49:00 +0200

Putin can't achieve any of his three war objectives — political analyst

Putin can't achieve any of his three war objectives — political analyst

Political analyst Vadym Denysenko spoke about this on Espreso TV.The Kremlin cannot help but take the entire negotiation process seriously. Because if Ukraine agrees to all points of the peace pla...

global.espreso.tv

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:48:00 +0200

Trump admits envoy leading Ukraine peace talks ‘knew nothing about Russia’

Trump admits envoy leading Ukraine peace talks ‘knew nothing about Russia’

The US president said he chose Steve Witkoff to lead negotiations as he had the best personality

www.independent.co.uk

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:43:16 +0200

Russian recounts "exploits" of "SMO heroes" in Belgorod region: "Two men were killed, woman was raped, and money was stolen". AUDIO

Russian recounts "exploits" of "SMO heroes" in Belgorod region: "Two men were killed, woman was raped, and money was stolen". AUDIO

Ukrainian intelligence officers have released an intercepted telephone conversation in which a resident of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation talks about serious crimes committed by Russ...

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:42:00 +0200

Sikorski responds to Russian FM spokeswoman's statement that Lenin was ‘architect’ of Poland

Sikorski responds to Russian FM spokeswoman's statement that Lenin was ‘architect’ of Poland

Polish Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski responded on Wednesday to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharovas assertion that Poland was founded by Vladimir Lenin, noting that the latt...

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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:41:06 +0200

Mindich and Tsukerman’s Israeli citizenship complicates their extradition to Ukraine, - NABU

Mindich and Tsukerman’s Israeli citizenship complicates their extradition to Ukraine, - NABU

Individuals who have fled Ukrainian justice abroad are attempting to use martial law as a basis for defence in courts in other countries. These include entrepreneurs Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsu...

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:31:00 +0200

Day in Donetsk region: one dead and four wounded, two districts of region attacked. PHOTOS

Day in Donetsk region: one dead and four wounded, two districts of region attacked. PHOTOS

Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, leaving one person dead and others injured.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:28:00 +0200

Russia lies. It cannot be taken seriously as negotiator

Russia lies. It cannot be taken seriously as negotiator

Such a phenomenon as Kuzovlevshchyna lying about military successes for the sake of obtaining undeserved awards in particular, Russian general Kuzovlev publicly reported to Putin about the co...

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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:25:00 +0200

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