December 20 Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.
December 19 Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect' Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if its treated "with respect" and claimed he is "ready and willing" to end the Ukraine war "peacefully."
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 18 Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war' Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make next year a year of war."
December 18 The America first National Security Strategy — through the eyes of 'We the People' Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.
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 17 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.
December 16 ‘Ghost ships’ ferrying illicit oil have sailed into Trump’s crosshairs Secret fleet of oil tankers uses fake flags, shell companies and disabled tracking to smuggle crude from Russia, Iran and Venezuela despite sanctions.
December 15 US officials tout progress in talks to reach 'lasting and durable peace' between Ukraine, Russia President Donald Trump has directed U.S. officials to help to facilitate a “lasting and durable peace" between Ukraine and Russia, with a "very, very strong" package being presented.
December 14 Zelenskyy visits frontline Ukrainian city weeks after Russia claimed it took control Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the frontline city of Kupiansk days before crucial Berlin talks with Trump envoys on security guarantees.