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Only increasing pressure on Russia and strengthening support for Ukraine can offer hope for peace in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump’s envoys were to meet Thursday with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks to press his plan to end the war as his administration eased economic pressure on Russia. Two days after the envoys met Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Treasury Department partially suspended measures that Trump had announced in October when he finally vowed to get tough on Moscow. The Treasury Department suspended until at least April 29 economic sanctions against Lukoil-branded gas stations outside of Russia. A ban remains on place to prevent the money from flowing back to Russia, which has been under sweeping US and EU sanctions since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump’s sanctions had been one of the most concrete means to pressure Russia, which European diplomats accuse of trying to avoid pressure by pursuing negotiations. Easing isolation Steve Witkoff, Trump’s business partner-turned-roving global ambassador, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, will meet in the M...

The IMF Executive Board will make a decision on a new program for Ukraine only after the authorities fulfill the preconditions and financing guarantees are secured within the framework of the new agreements.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has no formal process for developing policy, issuing recommendations, engaging with foreign governments, or defining a clear course of action to stop Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, resulting in chaos and confusion.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will begin in January 2026, could be historic in terms of opening negotiation clusters for Ukraine.

In Kyiv’s Mykhailivska Square, the Presidents of Ukraine and Cyprus — Volodymyr Zelensky and Nikos Christodoulides – honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders.

The Estonian government approved a draft law on the country's accession to the Convention on the Establishment of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

The outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war could depend on granting Ukraine a reparations loan.

As of December 1, Ukraine had exported 12.384 million tonnes of grain and pulses in the first five months of the 2025/2026 marketing year.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is constantly searches for “new excuses” to explain why he does not wish to engage in peace negotiations with Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed his administration's commitment to ending Russia's war against Ukraine, while stressing that this is not an easy situation.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and Ireland have approved a partnership roadmap for the next five years.

The average daily losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine increased in November, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.

Gas production and storage facilities in Ukraine came under attack by enemy drones on December 1–2; damage has been recorded, and company specialists are prepared to begin repairs immediately.

Ireland has pledged to allocate an additional €125 million in financial support to Ukraine, including €100 million in non-lethal military assistance.

Sweden is providing Ukraine with a civil assistance package worth 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (over €100.3 million) to help meet urgent needs during the winter.

Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue defensive operations in challenging sectors of the front, including Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk, while the Kremlin’s claims that Russian forces have “captured” these settlements do not correspond to reality.

The White House expressed “very optimistic” expectations regarding the peace negotiations in Ukraine and confirmed that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had traveled to Russia as part of the so-called “shuttle diplomacy.”

Every day, important decisions are made that are focused on strengthening Ukraine. The resignation of Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, is another.

Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal and Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans have signed an agreement on the joint production of unmanned systems.