20-year sentence demanded against 65-year-old Donetsk teacher because Russia canât imprison its real target
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Germany unveils 10-point plan for Ukraine defense cooperation
On Dec. 15, Germany unveiled a 10-point plan to lock Ukraine into long-term defense cooperation: joint ventures, R&D, procurement, and deeper market links, Reuters reports. Germany also considers federal investment guarantees for joint defense projects. 6/
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Talks shift to maps as Zelenskyy meets Trump advisers in Berlin
Talks now shift from leaders to maps. Zelenskyy spent 7 hours with Trumpâs advisers in Berlin over two days. U.S. officials plan working talks âsomewhere in the United States, could be Miami,â with military teams âlooking at maps.â 5/
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Zelenskyy: Only Ukrainians approve concessions; security guarantees needed first
Zelenskyy: only Ukrainians can approve territorial concessions, referendum is one of options. Ukraine needs a clearer picture of how the security guarantees would work before we touch the map. 4/
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US proposes Ukraine withdraw from 14% of Donbas; Zelenskyy questions Russian move
Washington wants Ukraine to withdraw from about 14% of Donbas it still controls and convert it into a demilitarized âfree economic zone.â Zelenskyy: why wouldnât Russia move in the minute Ukraine pulls out? 3/
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Ukraine and US near NATO Article 5 guarantees, dispute territory
Whatâs new after peace talks in Berlin? Ukraine and the U.S. moved close to NATO Article 5âstyle security guarantees, but they fight over territory â especially Donbas, write Axios and Reuters. 1/
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Odesa in darkness: 1 million without power after massive Russian drone and missile attacks
Over 12â14 December, Russia launched 300 drones and missiles at Odesa. Four days later, 1 million people remain without electricity, heating, or running water. The longest blackout since the full-scale invasion beganâand Odesa keeps moving in the darkness.
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Europe signs security deal with Ukraine without US
Europe signs a security agreement with Ukraine, noting that the US has not signed on. And of course, Russia will object.
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Ukraine War: Setbacks, Difficult Negotiations, and Mid-December 2025 Assessment
Issue 125 of 12/15/25 https://lettrevigie.com/bilan-ndeg-125-du-15-decembre-2025-guerre-dukraine/
⊠Russian retreat in Kupyansk, Ukrainian retreat in Siversk and Vovchansk, Myrnohrad encircled. Negotiations have entered a tough phase. And also issue 124 from 3 weeks ago:
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Europe Unveils Security Guarantee Plan for Ukraine with 6 Key Points
Europe presents security guarantee plan for Ukraine. It includes 6 key points: Continuous military support for Ukraine: the Armed Forces of Ukraine should remain at the level of up to 800 thousand in peacetime to deter aggression and protect the territory. European-led