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Ukraine's spy chief Budanov named as Zelensky's top aide

Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

Tech News

Inside Binéfar, the Spanish town pushing pioneering military robotics

A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town.

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Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes

Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

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Finland

Officials: Ship seized in Finland carried EU-sanctioned Russian steel

Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'heroic' troops fighting alongside Russia

Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement.

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Six injured in Russian drone strikes on Odesa

Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.

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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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Peruvian shamans offer predictions on global conflicts and leaders for 2026

During an annual ritual in Lima, Peruvian shamans predicted continued global conflicts in 2026 and political change in Venezuela, while calling for peace and stability worldwide.

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.

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?

Poland

Poland scrambles fighter jets for security drill

Civilian airports in Rzeszów and Lublin were temporarily closed in the early hours of Saturday. After several hours, air traffic at both airports was resumed.

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NATO chief Rutte rejects calls for EU defence independence from US

In an interview published Thursday, NATO secretary general dismissed proposals for European-led forces in Ukraine, saying the transatlantic partnership remains essential for collective security.

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.

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Ukrainian families host Christmas dinner for displaced children in Kyiv

Families who have taken in children displaced by the war gathered in Kyiv for a Christmas dinner aimed at offering warmth and a sense of family during the holidays.

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Three dead after Russia carries out massive drone attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, firing over 650 drones and dozens of missiles.

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Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was made

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.