December 3 Russia ups jail sentence of US citizen to 10 years for beating prison staff Former Marine Robert Gilman receives additional two years in Russian prison after being found guilty of attacking guards, bringing total sentence to 10 years.
December 3 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.
December 3 Ukraine arrests British suspect who allegedly aided Russia’s FSB in assassination plan U.K. citizen Ross David Cutmore detained in Ukraine for allegedly working with Russian FSB to plan assassinations and gather military intelligence.
December 3 No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour talks with Trump envoys yield no Ukraine war breakthrough as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite "constructive" discussions.
December 2 Putin warns Russia 'ready' if Europe 'suddenly wants to wage war with us' amid Ukraine talks Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up tensions with Europe, warning that if the bloc starts a war with Russia, Moscow is ready.
December 2 High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscow Putin holds key to Ukraine peace as Trump envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for crucial talks following weekend negotiations on 19-point proposal.
December 1 NATO considers ‘more aggressive’ response to Russia’s hybrid threats NATO considers "more aggressive" stance against Russia's hybrid warfare, including pre-emptive cyber operations, as tensions escalate over sabotage.
December 1 EU official warns 'impunity' for Russia would mark 'historic mistake of huge proportions' European Union Commissioner Michael McGrath declared that Russia must face accountability for its "crimes," according to a Politico report
November 30 Trump envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks gain momentum Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, will travel to Moscow on Monday as Ukraine-Russia peace talks show signs of progress.
November 30 Ukraine peace talks productive as ex-government official says country rethinking 'uncompromising' stance Peace negotiations between Ukraine and the U.S. advance in Florida after Andriy Yermak's resignation, with Rustem Umerov now leading Ukraine's diplomatic team.