(2025-12-17). Lukashenko reflects on Trump's role in Ukraine's future. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko replied: "The war will continue. It will persist until forces within Ukraine prevail that will compel Zelensky to make peace. And these forces will be able to compel him when the front begins to completely collapse, though the start of this is already visible."
(2025-12-17). Lukashenko: Ukraine simply handed over Crimea to Russia. eng.belta.by In one of her questions, interviewer Greta Conway Van Susteren mentioned Crimea, which is where, according to the Ukrainian side, the war began in 2014.
(2025-12-17). Europe mulls sending troops to Ukraine after Berlin talks As NATO Signs Multinational Security Pact. hindustantimes.com European NATO nations are weighing the deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of a post-truce security framework following high-level talks in Berlin. Under the newly signed "Berlin Agreement," European leaders, backed by the UK and the United States, have proposed a European-led Multinational Force Ukraine to help regenerate Ukraine's armed forces and provide long-term security guarantees. While France and the UK have pushed for troop deployment after a ceasefire, divisions remain within Europe over which countries are willing to contribute forces, even as Washington presses Kyiv to make territorial concessions…
(2025-12-17). Lukashenko outlines his plan for peace in Ukraine. eng.belta.by The conflict in Ukraine, like all others, will end in peace sooner or later. However, it is important to achieve this sooner in order to prevent further loss of life, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-17). Russia says no to NATO boots in Ukraine as Trump's peace plan hit by Moscow's shocking red lines. hindustantimes.com Russia has drawn firm red lines on Ukraine peace talks following high-level negotiations in Berlin, rejecting any compromise on occupied Ukrainian territories and ruling out the presence of European or NATO troops on Ukrainian soil. Moscow has reportedly insisted on retaining control over five Ukrainian regions in exchange for peace, dealing a blow to U.S.-backed efforts, including U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed peace framework.
(2025-12-17). What is Putin's goal? Lukashenko shares insider view in interview with U.S. journalist. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko also expressed support for the position of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has declared that the resolution to the Ukraine conflict must be based on the realities on the ground as they stand today.
(2025-12-17). Lukashenko: Continuation of Ukraine war will lead to global conflict. eng.belta.by "If Ukraine believes it can defeat Russia and is prepared to continue the war, then let it fight. In my view, and I believe Trump shares this position, if the fighting continues on its current path, Ukraine will disappear from the map. It will cease to exist," he stated.
(2025-12-17). On cam: Zelensky calls for tribunal to enforce Russian accountability and ensure war damages are paid. hindustantimes.com At The Hague, EU leaders and Volodymyr Zelensky unveiled an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, a new body that will register and review only Ukrainian claims for war damages while explicitly excluding Russian cases. Dutch PM Dick Schoof insists "without justice, there can be no fair and lasting peace," promising that once peace comes, compensation must begin, as Zelensky demands real money, not just words. Then Moldova's president Maia Sandu drove the point home, warning that this conflict has already lasted longer than Russia's WWII campaign and is part of a wider hybrid war against all of Europe.
(2025-12-17). Poland foils ISIS Christmas terror plot, 19-year-old student arrested before holiday attack | NATO. hindustantimes.com Ahead of the holiday season, Poland foiled an alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot targeting a Christmas market ahead of the festive season. A 19-year-old student was arrested on suspicion of planning a mass attack using explosives, with officials saying the suspect intended to intimidate the public and support the Islamic State group. Authorities say the plot was stopped in its preparatory phase, averting a potential tragedy as European nations step up security at Christmas markets amid heightened terror threats.
(2025-12-16). Lavrov's most savage interview since war began: 'Fàºhrer Ursula…theft in their blood'. hindustantimes.com Russia's foreign minister claims EU elites in Brussels are subverting national governments, reviving "Nazism" and using Ukraine as a proxy to wage war on Moscow. He targets Berlin, London, Paris and the Baltics, accusing Europe of racism, revanchism and arming "Nazi" forces against Russia in a new East—West showdown.
(2025-12-16). No More Russian Aggression: Europe's Multinational Force to Deter Russia. thinktank.pk As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, Europe is asserting its leadership in securing a lasting peace. On December 15, 2025, following intensive talks in Berlin, key European leaders issued a landmark joint statement pledging comprehensive security guarantees for Ukraine, including potential military intervention against any future Russian aggression. This bold commitment—backed by transatlantic …
(2025-12-16). Ukraine a 'black hole' of corruption – Fico. infobrics.org Slovak leader has been criticized by European bureaucrats for mentioning the corruption scandal in Ukraine.
(2025-12-16). Moscow Puzzled Over Berlin Agreements. devdiscourse.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that Moscow currently does not comprehend the agreements concluded between the United States, Ukraine, and the European Union in recent discussions held in Berlin, as reported by Russian news agencies on Tuesday.
(2025-12-16). Poland denies alliance with Ukraine. plenglish.com Warsaw, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The Vice President of the Polish Parliament, Krzysztof Bosak, declared that Warsaw and Kyiv never maintained a true partnership, responding to recent statements by President Karol Nawrocki.
(2025-12-16). America's New Security Doctrine and the Reordering of Global Energy Geopolitics. wattsupwiththat.com Washington has issued what may be its final warning: energy and geopolitical realism or decline. The United States has made its choice. Europe must now decide whether it still has the strength — and the will — to make one of its own. Alas, going by the latest 'war forever' meeting of Starmer, Merz and Macron with Zelensky in London, there is little to hope for as long as the unpopular, embattled EU and UK establishment elites remain in charge.
(2025-12-16). Guerra en la sombra: Cómo la corrupción en Ucrania corroe la ayuda occidental. strategic-culture.su LR: El exdirector de la empresa estatal de energía nuclear de Ucrania, Energoatom, Petro Kotin, el ministro de Justicia, Herman Halushchenko, y el presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky. Foto: Reuters | En el contexto de la confrontación militar en curso, Ucrania se ha visto plagada de una serie de escándalos de corrupción a gran escala que afectan a sectores clave, desde la adquisición de material de defensa hasta la energía. Estos acontecimientos se producen en un momento crítico, ya que los socios occidentales se reunieron en la cumbre del G7 en Canadá para reafirmar su apoyo a Kiev, al tiempo que exigían m…
(2025-12-16). Amid Trump's proposed pipeline safety rollbacks, senator questions regulators' industry ties. nationofchange.org Industry connections among Transportation Department regulators showed how they are seeking to loosen oil and gas pipeline safety regulations and Sen. Maria Cantwell is demanding answers.