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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring six

Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones.

Business

Citi edges closer to Russia exit, bracing for over €1bn hit

Citi has secured internal approvals to sell its remaining business in Russia to Renaissance Capital, moving closer to an exit from the market after years of delays.

Europe News

Von der Leyen pushes for Ukraine EU accession as Russia derails talks

High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.

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Would you fight for the EU's borders? Take our poll

Are you ready to fight for Europe’s borders? As war risks rise, how is the European Union preparing for a direct military conflict by 2026? Take our poll below.

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Ukraine

US security guarantees for Ukraine set for 15 years, Zelenskyy says

Although the US security guarantees for Ukraine have been "100% agreed," they have a short expiration date, the Ukrainian president explained after revealing more details following his meeting with Trump on Sunday.

USA

'US-Ukraine security guarantees 100% agreed', Zelenskyy says

Following a meeting with Trump, US security guarantees for Ukraine have been “100% agreed”, according to the Ukrainian leader. Europeans hailed "good progress" as the US president insisted Russia's war must end.

USA

'We have the makings of a deal,' Trump says after welcoming Zelenskyy

Welcoming Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said he believed Putin is "serious about peace" in Ukraine. Trump will have another call with the Russian president after the meeting with Zelenskyy is over. Europeans will be debriefed separately.

Ukraine

Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine kill one and leave five injured

An unusual agreement on a temporary ceasefire at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was reached between Ukraine and Russia to allow repairs and prevent a potential nuclear accident.

USA

Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss Ukraine’s territories and US security guarantees

The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage. According to Ukraine’s president the peace plan is 90% complete. When the two leaders meet in Florida on Sunday, can they agree on the final and the most sensitive issues?

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels for talks with Trump in Florida

Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Poland early on Saturday to meet for talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after a stopover in Canada.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy confirms Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday

Ukraine’s leader said he would meet with US President Donald Trump over the weekend to advance peace talks to end Russia's ongoing all-out war, nearing its four-year mark.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy wishes Putin would 'perish' in Christmas Eve address

In his Christmas Eve address, President Zelenskyy voiced Ukrainians' wish for Putin's demise and condemned Russia's ongoing attacks.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Ukraine agrees on US peace plan, territorial issues remain

Ukraine and the US have agreed on most points of a 20-point peace plan with Russia, but control of Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains contentious, Ukrainian president said. Moscow is expected to respond on Wednesday.

Poland

Ukraine demands extradition of Russian archaeologist from Poland

The authorities in Kyiv have requested the extradition from Poland of Alexander Butyagin, who was detained in Warsaw in early December over conducting archaeological excavations in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Ukraine

Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal, jets and ships in wave of strikes

Meanwhile, Russia continued its strikes on Ukraine, firing scores of drones at Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight and attacking targets in Ukraine's Donbas.

Hungary

Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary, says Orbán

The Hungarian Prime Minister said Hungary must help to prevent the collapse of Ukraine or order to "value its own piece of land."

USA

US calls talks with Ukraine and Russia productive, proposes trilatera

Washington proposed the first Ukraine-Russia face-to-face talks in months, after US and Russian envoys met in Miami over the weekend to discuss a possible peace plan to end Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russian and US officials due to meet for Ukraine peace talks in Miami

Russian and US officials are due to meet Saturday for another round of talks. Meanwhile, on Friday, President Vladimir Putin said there would be no more "special operations", Putin's words for Ukraine's full scale invasion if the West treats Moscow with respect during his annual news conference.

Denmark

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility and websites

Denmark accused Russia on Thursday of cyberattacks on water utility that burst pipes and on election websites, the first time Copenhagen publicly blamed Moscow.

Russia

Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea.

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