Zelenskyy just named his three red lines for a US security deal: Congressional vote, NATO Article 5-style defense, and explicit response protocols if Russia attacks again After Budapest, Ukraine won't trust handshake deals https://
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Zelenskyy’s Three Red Lines for US Security Deal: Congress, NATO-style Defense, and Response Protocols
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Ukraine drones hit Russian S-400 launchers in Belgorod Oblast
Details: Ukraine confirms drones from the 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade struck two Russian S-400 launchers of Russia’s 568th Air Defense Missile Regiment in Belgorod Oblast.
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Ukraine détruit équipements russes à Belbek en Crimée
A MiG-31 fighter jet, two Nebo-SVU radars, a Pantsir-S2 system, and an S-400 component were all destroyed in a single Ukrainian drone strike on Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea, SBU says. Ukraine's Security Service released thermal photos fron its drones showing each target
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Zelenskyy Asked Trump for 30-50 Year Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Zelensky: If Ukraine does not receive sufficient funding from the European Union in the spring, the country's budget will face a deficit of $45-50 billion, with drone production volumes dropping dramatically.
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Russia prepares US contacts to understand Trump peace plan changes
Russia is preparing contacts with the United States to understand how much Trump’s peace plan has changed following consultations with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Zelensky warns Ukraine may cut drone production without spring funding
Zelensky warned that without spring funding, Ukraine would be forced to sharply cut drone production, undermining its low-cost combat drones and long-range strike capabilities.
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Call for Christmas bombings of Ukraine
Russian propagandists propose that instead of a Christmas ceasefire, there should be Christmas bombings of Ukraine, "the intensity of which must be brought to the highest limits."
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 18 décembre 2025
"You see, in the end, bombing leads to peace. No truces, only Christmas bombings. If our… https://t.co/So4wz12WBQ pic.twitter.com/IdocLFkecnRussian propagandists are suggesting that instead of a Christmas ceasefire, there should be Christmas bombings of Ukraine, 'the intensity of which must be brought to the highest limits.' 'You see, in the end, bombing leads to peace. No truces, only Christmas bombings. If our
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Brigade destroys two Russian S-400 systems in Belgorod
Ukraine’s 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade “Chornyi Lis” destroyed two Russian S-400 launchers and their ammunition in Belgorod Oblast, the General Staff has confirmed today.
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 18 décembre 2025
The attack occurred on 14 December.
📹Telegram/General Staff of the Armed Forces of… pic.twitter.com/TsevEzYUqQUkraine’s 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade ‘Chornyi Lis’ destroyed two Russian S-400 launchers and their ammunition in Belgorod Oblast, the General Staff confirmed today. The attack took place on December 14.
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Mi-24 helicopter crew dies repelling enemy attack
The crew of a Mi-24 helicopter from the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade heroically died while carrying out a combat mission to repel an enemy attack, according to reports.
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European Leaders Comment on Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting and Call
The number of injured after the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 35, local authorities say. The day before, on Dec. 17, an apartment building in Zaporizhzhia was hit with aerial bombs.
