December 19 Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.
December 14 US and Ukraine target 1,000-vessel 'dark fleet' smuggling sanctioned oil worldwide A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.
December 14 Zelenskyy visits frontline Ukrainian city weeks after Russia claimed it took control Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the frontline city of Kupiansk days before crucial Berlin talks with Trump envoys on security guarantees.
December 10 Lavrov warns Europe of retaliation as Zelenskyy opens reconstruction talks with Trump officials Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces first formal reconstruction meeting with Trump officials to discuss Ukraine's post-war recovery efforts.
December 10 Zelenskyy appears to change his mind on holding elections after Trump's criticism Zelenskyy said Ukraine could be ready for its first election since Russia's 2022 invasion if international partners provide security guarantees.
December 9 European talks reshape Ukraine’s peace plan as Zelenskyy refuses territorial concessions Ukraine's Zelenskyy firmly rejects ceding territory to Russia as Trump administration pushes new peace plan, complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war.
December 9 Trump pressures Zelenskyy for new elections, warns Ukraine of 'a point where it’s not a democracy anymore' Diplomatic tensions escalate as President Donald Trump casts doubt on Ukraine’s democracy, criticizing its ongoing wartime ban on national elections.
December 9 Zelenskyy ready to present new peace proposals to US and Russia after working with European talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced readiness to present new peace proposals to the U.S. and Russia on Tuesday.
December 8 Ukraine's Zelenskyy yet to read peace plan, Trump says President Donald Trump expresses disappointment as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't yet read updated peace plan amid talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.
December 7 Chechen leader threatens Zelenskyy amid drone strike, echoes alleged assassination plot Ukrainian drone strikes building 830 meters from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s residence in Grozny, prompting threats that mirror 2022 Chechen infiltration attempt on Kyiv leaders.