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Georgia

Euroviews. Will Georgian Dream fully embrace Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations?

After the official approval of Georgia’s candidacy by EU leaders this month, full EU membership hinges on Georgia’s future foreign policy decisions, political unity, and holding fair and free elections in 2024, Ekaterine Zalenski writes.

Green News

Can Ukraine meet the EU’s environmental demands?

In 2020, only 4% of Ukraine's waste was recycled - the lowest rate in Europe.

Russia

Putin says no peace in Ukraine until Russia’s goals are achieved

The Russian president was speaking at an end of year press conference, which was somewhat overshadowed by the peculiar disappearance of jailed former opposition leader Alexeï Navalny.

Europe News

Euroviews. We should stand with Ukraine by welcoming it into the EU

Ukraine's accession to the EU is a matter of environmental justice, recognition of heroism, and acknowledgement of a shared future, Margot Wallström, Heidi Hautala and Mary Robinson write.

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Estonia

What Christmas looks like for this NATO base north of Estonia

In the NATO base in the north of Estonia, near the city of Tapa, everyone makes the most of what's available to create a Christmas atmosphere.

USA

Zelenskyy meets Biden and US lawmakers with aid for Ukraine at risk

President Joe Biden's request for an additional $110 billion US aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress

Economy

Worry in Russia as egg prices soar ahead of festive season

Some Moscow residents claim egg prices have doubled, as Russia continues to battle persistent inflation and Western sanctions.

World News

'I thought it was the end': Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine

Moscow launched deadly strikes at Kyiv, Kherson and Kharkiv, while Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the prospect of peace talks on Ukraine's terms was "totally unrealistic."

World News

Euroviews. The demon of irredentism is back with a vengeance

Geopolitical atavism has become fashionable, politically expedient and unchecked by the major powers who are either distracted or complicit. Today the globe is pockmarked with latent or current irredentist disputes, Mark Medish and Alex Rondos write.

No Comment

WATCH: Kyiv Christmas tree offers residents a rare moment of festivity

The Christmas tree in Kyiv was lit up on Wednesday evening, attracting dozens of residents to enjoy the festivities on St. Nicholas Day.

Business

Euroviews. Europe must act now to avoid Russia’s plan to corner hydrogen market

Green hydrogen, with its unique properties to store energy and to be produced by wind or in other sustainable fashions, may be part of the solution to Europe’s future energy security, Joseph Hammond writes.

Ukraine

Ukraine to launch "ecocide" case against Russia

Ukrainian investigators are gathering evidence near the destroyed Kakhovka dam as part of an "ecocide" case against Russia it plans to take to ICC.

Europe News

Is fatigue over the war in Ukraine settling across the EU?

Support for Kyiv in both Europe and the US is starting to wane, in large part driven by hard-right populist forces in both regions.

Ukraine

Russia launches biggest drone attack on Kyiv since start of the war

Five people, including an 11-year-old child, were injured in the Russian attack.

France

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers undergo French military training

Ukraine’s allies are continuing apace with combat-training programs that have prepared many tens of thousands of Ukrainians for battle on the front lines against Russia.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine

The latest developments from the Ukraine war.

Ukraine

Ukraine War: Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces continue larger-than-usual ground operations

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to be a source of global concern, with recent events indicating shifts in the dynamics on both sides.

Poland

Poland: Truckers protest against unfair competition from Ukraine

Polish truck drivers are protesting against what they see as unfair competition from their Ukrainian colleagues. The EU scrapped entry permits to help Ukraine, following the beginning of Russia's war.

Europe News

Ukraine braces itself for report on EU membership bid

The EU will on Wednesday publish a report on Ukraine's fulfillment of key demands in order to become a member of the bloc. If it has met the criteria it can move to formal accession talks.

World News

Malta hosts two-day Ukraine peace formula talks

Sixty-five countries sent delegates. Russia was not invited and China chose not to attend.

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