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December 19

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.

December 17

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 with diplomatic efforts.

December 14

US and Ukraine target 1,000-vessel 'dark fleet' smuggling sanctioned oil worldwide

A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.

December 11

Putin doubles down on backing Maduro amid mounting US pressure on Venezuela

Vladimir Putin calls Nicolás Maduro to pledge Russian support as U.S. pressure on Venezuela intensifies following massive oil tanker seizure and Caribbean military buildup.

December 10

Lavrov warns Europe of retaliation as Zelenskyy opens reconstruction talks with Trump officials

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces first formal reconstruction meeting with Trump officials to discuss Ukraine's post-war recovery efforts.

December 9

European talks reshape Ukraine’s peace plan as Zelenskyy refuses territorial concessions

Ukraine's Zelenskyy firmly rejects ceding territory to Russia as Trump administration pushes new peace plan, complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war.

December 9

Zelenskyy ready to present new peace proposals to US and Russia after working with European talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced readiness to present new peace proposals to the U.S. and Russia on Tuesday.

December 8

Ukraine's Zelenskyy yet to read peace plan, Trump says

President Donald Trump expresses disappointment as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't yet read updated peace plan amid talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.

December 7

Chechen leader threatens Zelenskyy amid drone strike, echoes alleged assassination plot

Ukrainian drone strikes building 830 meters from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s residence in Grozny, prompting threats that mirror 2022 Chechen infiltration attempt on Kyiv leaders.

December 4

Russian spies infiltrate UK on cargo ships to scout military sites, find weaknesses

Russian operatives linked to President Vladimir Putin's intelligence networks used commercial shipping routes to access UK ports and critical infrastructure sites.