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December 5

Trump administration warned to take front seat as UN chief race shifts left, boosting anti-US contenders

Few U.N. Secretary-General candidates would be acceptable to the U.S., experts say, as the selection process begins for a 2026 replacement.

December 4

Melania Trump says 7 more Ukrainian children reunited with families as part of initiative with Russia

First lady Melania Trump announced that seven children have returned to their families in Ukraine as part of a Russia-Ukraine reunification initiative.

December 4

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

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.