Witkoff, Trump's longtime friend and business partner, is "special envoy for peace negotiations" flitting between Moscow, Riyadh, and Jerusalem. Kushner has no government title but leads peace talks for Ukraine and the Middle East while doing business with Gulf monarchies. 3/
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Zelensky on possible Russia peace deal
❗️Zelenskyy stated that there are currently no signs of Russia refusing a peace agreement. However, if Moscow rejects the diplomatic path, the West (the US and Europe) should strengthen support for Ukraine: with weapons, sanctions, and financial aid. The President added that, in… pic.twitter.com/AstWeZAIzF
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 18 décembre 2025Zelensky stated that there are currently no signs of Russia refusing a peace agreement. However, if Moscow rejects the diplomatic path, the West (the US and Europe) should strengthen support for Ukraine: with weapons, sanctions, and financial aid. The President added that, in
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Ukraine does not want to give up Donbas — Zelensky
Ukraine is NOT ready to give up Donbas — Zelensky “I have already spoken several times about our position (on Donbas). We all know Russia’s position. They want the total capture of Donbas, and now they want us to withdraw from Donbas. This has been their position, and it is
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UE doit décider du financement pour l’Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen said the European Council would not conclude its work today without a decision on funding for Ukraine for the next two years. pic.twitter.com/TIV5EBH97Q
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) 18 décembre 2025Ursula von der Leyen said the European Council would not conclude its work today without a decision on funding for Ukraine for the next two years.
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EU leaders vow to fund Ukraine despite frozen assets row
EU leaders vowed to find the money to cover Ukraine’s financing needs at a summit in Brussels on Thursday, even as Belgium restated its unwavering opposition to using Russia’s frozen assets. via @FT
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Zelenskyy: Kupiansk appeal proves Putin lied about occupied territories
My appeal from Kupiansk had a significant impact on both the US and Europe. It proved that Putin is lying again about the "occupied territories," – Zelenskyy.
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Russia attacks Cherkasy infrastructure
Russia continues to terrorize and attack Ukraine. Cherkasy region: Russians attacked critical infrastructure in the city of Cherkasy with strike drones. Part of the city was left without power. Energy workers are restoring electricity supply. Private homes and cars were also targeted.
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Air Attack Repelled by Missile Forces, Electronic Warfare, and Drones
Russian authorities also report a missile attack on Bataisk, which killed one person and injured seven others. The attack allegedly aimed to target local electrical substation, Telegram channels say.
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Russia attacked Ukraine with 25 drones, 21 destroyed
Ukraine reportedly attacked an oil tanker in Russia's port of Rostov overnight on Dec. 18, says the local governor. Two crew members on board were killed and three others were injured. Photo: Telegram channel
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Putin may abandon diplomacy over EU loan
❗️Putin will refuse diplomacy if Ukraine does not receive a reparations loan from the EU, — Zelenskyy
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 18 décembre 2025
“He (Putin, — ed.) understands that we will be weaker and more vulnerable. And it is absolutely clear that he definitely will not want a diplomatic track. He definitely will not… pic.twitter.com/6lDTaQrfCsPutin will refuse diplomacy if Ukraine does not receive a reparations loan from the EU, — Zelenskyy “He (Putin, — ed.) understands that we will be weaker and more vulnerable. And it is absolutely clear that he definitely will not want a diplomatic track. He definitely will not