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December 14, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

December 4, 2025

Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: report

Diplomatic tensions escalate as Putin reportedly dismisses peace terms while former Russian president warns EU over frozen assets amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

December 3, 2025

Bulgaria rocked by protests as country draws close to Eurozone membership

Gen Z-led protests force Bulgaria's government to withdraw controversial 2026 budget amid widespread corruption allegations and growing economic concerns.