Suffocation with plastic bags, electric shocks to the genitals, broken fingers, needles driven under fingernails and forced removal of pro-Ukrainian tattoos. In Russian detention centers and prisons, this is called a “gentleman’s kit” — United24 cites a report by Memorial. 1/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zelenskyy proposes referendum for compromises; White House cites war challenges
Zelenskyy: Ukrainians will decide whether proposed compromises are fair, possibly through a referendum or election. A White House official calls this progress, but notes that such a vote would be very hard to hold during the war. 5X
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Zelensky, Witkoff, Kushner, Trump discuss Ukraine plan
Source: https://
axios.com/2025/12/13/zel
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Trump offers NATO-style security guarantee, Ukraine keeps 80% territory
The Trump administration offers a legally binding security guarantee, modeled on NATO Article 5, and promises separate agreements on peace, security, and reconstruction. U.S. officials say the package would end the war with Ukraine retaining about 80% of its territory. 4/
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Witkoff and Kushner discuss Ukraine plan; Europe warns Zelenskyy not to rush
Witkoff and Kushner discuss the plan with Ukrainian and European security advisers. European leaders tell Zelenskyy he does not need to rush into a deal, especially one that forces Ukraine to cede territory it has not lost. 3/
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US plan includes Russia demand for entire Donbas, Zelenskyy questions demilitarized zone
The U.S. plan includes Russia’s demand to control the entire Donbas, even though Ukraine still holds about 14% of it. The proposal would turn the area into a demilitarized zone. Zelenskyy openly questions this idea. 2/
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Drones and missiles attack Russian regions
Right now, a large number of drones and missiles are attacking Russian regions and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
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EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets to remove obstacle to Ukrainian loan
Sources:
1. https://reuters.com/business/finance/eu-set-indefinitely-freeze-russian-assets-removing-obstacle-ukraine-loan-2025-12-12/
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2. https://ft.com/content/e50481a3-161c-4002-83e4-cae0be12799e
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US backing could pressure Hungary to lift veto for Ukraine
US backing could pressure Hungary to lift its veto and allow Ukraine to move forward politically. Zelenskyy said Ukraine shaped negotiations around future EU membership and stressed the role of US influence on Europe. 3X
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Ukraine Could Join EU by Jan 1, 2027 Under US-Backed Peace Plan
Ukraine could join the EU by Jan 1, 2027 under a US-backed peace plan. The date is written into draft talks with Kyiv and Brussels. One European diplomat called accession by 2027 “extremely difficult.” Several others said the date is “absolutely impossible” — FT, Reuters 1/