Russia rejected a proposal for a Christmas and New Year ceasefire in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that "Moscow seeks a comprehensive peace" agreement rather than what he called "a temporary truce that would allow Kyiv to regroup." The proposal was initiated by
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Zelenskyy urges US to arm Ukraine if Putin rejects peace
Zelenskyy to US: If Putin rejects peace terms, give Ukraine "at least part" of the security guarantees you'd use to enforce them. His logic: defending a violated agreement and defending against refused negotiations require the same tools—air defense and long-range weapons
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Video of Russian drone hitting Kyiv residential building shared by local Telegram channels
UK to allocate nearly £600 million to strengthen Ukraine's air defence, said UK Defence Secretary John Healey at Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.
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Kyiv reports 8 casualties, including a child, from mass attack
The Ukrainian and US delegations are already discussing the details of potential American security guarantees. It’s expected that the US security guarantees will be similar to those of NATO’s Article 5, which states that an attack on any member state of the Alliance is
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Ukrainian troops advance near Kupiansk
Ukrainian troops continue gaining ground in and around Kharkiv Oblast's Kupiansk, where Russian units are now relying on drones to supply isolated forces, according to ISW reports. Kyiv’s forces have blocked Russian infiltration routes and retaken nearby settlements. Even Russian milbloggers acknowledge this progress.
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Zelenskyy Denies Russian Claims on Frontline Situation
Zelenskyy: "Russia is trying to create a false impression of the situation on the front" The President of Ukraine stated that he had informed international partners about the real situation on the battlefield.
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Netherlands allocates €250M for Ukraine’s F-16 ammo
❗️The Netherlands has allocated €250 million to Ukraine for the purchase of ammunition for F-16 fighters from the United States — Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 16 décembre 2025
He also promised to accelerate the provision of additional military aid to Kyiv worth €700 million. pic.twitter.com/zgU9bQ9YGPThe Netherlands has allocated €250 million to Ukraine for the purchase of ammunition for F-16 fighters from the United States, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced. He also pledged to expedite additional military aid to Kyiv worth €700 million.
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EU demands Russia pay war damages
Russia cannot avoid paying the bills for the war in Ukraine, — EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas "The Commission, which recognizes the compensation for war damages in Ukraine that Russia must pay, sends a signal to future aggressors: if you start a war,
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Zelenskyy tells Dutch Parliament Putin values power and money over people
💬 "Putin does not believe in people. He believes only in power and in money. Russians don’t count their dead. But they do count every dollar and every euro they lose," President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa has stressed during his speech in the Dutch Parliament. "That is why a strong… pic.twitter.com/nVMRJUULQW
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) 16 décembre 2025"Putin does not believe in people. He believes only in power and in money. Russians don’t count their dead. But they do count every dollar and every euro they lose," President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa has stressed during his speech in the Dutch Parliament. "That is why a strong
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Mark Hertling’s first Bulwark Morning Shots article on Ukraine fighting to win
The @BulwarkOnline "Morning Shots." The second article, "Ukraine Still Fighting to Win," is my first submission for this morning's update. Take a look. https://
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