Russia-Ukraine war updates: EU holds key summit to strengthen Kyiv’s hand - Al Jazeera
Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ and says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals by diplomacy or force - as it happened - The Guardian
China, Russia deepen their ‘no limits’ alliance - The Australian
Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable - The Conversation
Europe’s efforts to undermine Trump’s plan on Ukraine may backfire - Al Jazeera
Ukraine peace deal could be presented to Russia within days: Zelenskyy - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Trump’s justice department reportedly racing to redact documents ahead of deadline to release Epstein files – as it happened - The Guardian
Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonia, Tallinn says - Euronews.com
How the Scamming of a Pro-Putin Pop Star Rattled Russia's Housing Market - The Moscow Times
Russia’s return to sports competitions ignites outrage in Ukraine - politico.eu
The Kremlin Really Wants Russians To Switch To A New State-Backed Messenger App. Russians Really Don’t Want To. - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Iran’s First SCO Military Exercise Solidifies Ties With China and Russia - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
EU agrees on $105bn loan to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia - Al Jazeera
Denmark says Russia was behind two ‘destructive and disruptive’ cyber-attacks - The Guardian
The bear in the Baltics: Reassessing the Russian threat in Estonia - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
Ukraine war latest: EU to loan Kyiv €90bn and reserves right to use Russian assets - The Independent
Putin, the people, or both? The unresolved question of responsibility in Russia - The Kyiv Independent
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets - BBC
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Council sanctions 41 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet - consilium.europa.eu
Russia preparing for another year of war despite peace talks, Zelenskyy says - ABC News
EU Agrees To $106 Billion Loan For Ukraine After Shelving Russian Asset Proposal - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say - The Guardian
Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to the country - ABC News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394 - Al Jazeera
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets - The Guardian
Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv - Al Jazeera
EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence - The Guardian
EU leaders to loan €90bn to Ukraine - but fail to agree on using Russian assets - BBC
Russia to US: Don't make 'fatal mistake' in Venezuela - TRT World
Russia reiterates support for Venezuela, urges de-escalation between Washington, Caracas - Anadolu Ajansı
The Kremlin’s brazen tactics: Russia’s shadow fleet is doubling as a spy asset, intelligence sources say - CNN
Putin slams West’s ‘war hysteria’ as EU mulls Russian assets for Ukraine - Al Jazeera
Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia - BBC
Russia is trying to overwhelm Europe with its sabotage campaign, Western officials say - ABC News
Russia 'ready' for war with Europe, Putin says amid high-level Ukraine peace talks - 9News.com.au
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,393 - Al Jazeera
Russian ban on Roblox stirs debate about limits of censorship - Reuters
A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine - The Washington Post
Russia’s most important Middle East base is not where you think - Atlantic Council
Russia welcomes Trump’s revised US security strategy - Al Jazeera
Trump says 'getting close to something' ahead of US, Russia talks on Ukraine - Reuters
Russia urges US not to make ‘fatal mistake’ on Venezuela - chinadailyasia.com
EU leaders agree joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets - Reuters
Europe Rolls Up the Welcome Mat for Russian Nationals - New Lines Magazine
Russia Has Lost 1.2 Million Troops in Ukraine—More Than Its Entire Pre-War Army - UNITED24 Media
Ukraine war latest: EU agrees new funding for Kyiv's war effort - Sky News
Putin ally Viktor Orbán tells CNBC using frozen Russian assets is a 'dead end' - CNBC
Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp - Reuters
Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets - The Guardian
EU agrees on 90bln Euro loan for Ukraine without Russian assets - Al Arabiya English
Russia’s ‘weird’ campaign to boost its birth rate - The Week
Foreigners recruited by Russia end up in 'Moscow meat grinder' - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
U.K. Targets Tatneft in Latest Update to Sanctions Against Russia - The Moscow Times
EU reaches $105 billion deal on Ukraine funding, won’t use frozen Russian assets for now - CNN
MiG-31 Foxhound Among Russian Air Defense Assets Targeted In Crimean Drone Strike - The War Zone
Exclusive: Russia orders Russian Railways to sell $2.4 billion Moscow Towers to pay debts, three sources say - Reuters
Inside the classified mission to deliver Australian tanks to Ukraine - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A British man who fought for Ukraine is jailed for 13 years by Russia - Sky News
Russia Falls Further Behind in the Space Race as Kazakhstan Turns to China - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Russia won’t get back frozen $300bn assets under latest peace plan - The Telegraph
Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine - The New York Times
How can Ukraine rebuild China ties scarred by Russia’s war? - Al Jazeera
Russia's frozen assets — everything you need to know - DW
Summit ends with leaders turning to joint debt to keep Ukraine afloat — as it happened - politico.eu
2025’s biggest verdict - Meduza
Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals - Financial Times
Is Russia Planning To Set Up A Kind Of Atlantic Wall Along Kazakhstan’s Caspian Coast? – Analysis - Eurasia Review
‘European swine wanted to feast on Russia's collapse', Putin says bashing Europe - Euronews.com
Why the small city of Pokrovsk means so much to Vladimir Putin - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war' - Fox News
Europe’s fateful decision on Russia’s assets - The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Russian border guards briefly crossed into Estonia, Tallinn says - The Kyiv Independent
Belarus prepares 'big deal' with US but not at Russia's expense, Lukashenko says - Reuters
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says - BBC
WTI struggles below $56.00 amid hopes for a Russia–Ukraine peace deal - FXStreet
Belarus has deployed Russia's Oreshnik missile, Lukashenko says - Reuters
Russia insists Kupiansk in Ukraine remains under its control - Anadolu Ajansı
U.K. Spy Chief Warns of Acute Russia Threat: The ‘Front Line Is Everywhere’ - The New York Times
Russia sues Euroclear as EU debates frozen assets for Ukraine - news.cgtn.com
Russia says it hopes Trump does not make a 'fatal mistake' on Venezuela - Reuters
EU to phase out imports of Russian gas - European Parliament
Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine - CNN
De Wever: Ukraine funding failure would be EU disgrace, but still ‘no’ to using Russian assets - politico.eu
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil tanker in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, local officials claim - The Kyiv Independent
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 16, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile deployed to Belarus, Lukashenko says - The Kyiv Independent
Here's what experts say about the Russia–Ukraine peace process - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Putin: Russia will achieve objectives militarily if necessary - CNN
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,383 - Al Jazeera
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves - Reuters
Tajikistan Condemns Fatal Stabbing of Boy in Russia Citing Ethnic Hatred - The Times Of Central Asia
Russia 'continues to reject proposed terms' for Ukraine peace deal: EU foreign policy chief - Anadolu Ajansı
Turkey asked Russia to take back S-400 system: Report - Middle East Eye
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 17, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
Europe Prepares to Fight Russia, With a Worried Eye on the U.S. - World Politics Review
Ukraine war latest: Russia 'reveals secret chat' with MI6 chief - as Zelenskyy warns EU about 'bigger risks' at funding talks - Sky News
Russians at War : An honest portrayal of the people inside Russia’s military - World Socialist Web Site
Ukraine scrabbles for handholds against Russia’s massive assault - The Economist
Ukraine war latest: 'Breakthrough' hailed at vital EU meeting - as Zelenskyy tells doubters: 'We have bigger risks' - Sky News
War in Ukraine: Peace talks hit a wall of Russian intransigence - Le Monde.fr
Britain imposes more sanctions on Russia's energy sector - Reuters