Zelenskyy says Ukrainian unity is stronger than war in Christmas address

Ukrainian unity, faith, and identity remain stronger than the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared in his Christmas message.

Russia’s hospitality sector shrinks for the first time since 2022

The total number of food service establishments in Russia fell by 3.1% year-on-year this November. Data from Yandex Maps indicates a loss of approximately 3,700 venues, leaving the national total at 115,000.

Trump envoy used weight-loss drug diplomacy to free Belarusian political prisoners

In a striking display of unconventional diplomacy, Donald Trump’s special envoy, John Cole, reportedly secured the release of hundreds of Belarusian political prisoners by bonding with dictator Alexander Lukashenko over weight-loss medication.

ICC accepts testimony of Ukrainian woman held in Russian slavery

In late October 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague formally accepted the testimony of Olena Yagupova.

Japan clears path to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's largest nuclear plant

Japan took the final major step on Monday toward resuming operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant. The Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted in favor of the governor’s proposal to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility.

Only Donald Trump can convince Vladimir Putin to accept peace in Ukraine, says NATO chief

Only US President Donald Trump can persuade Russian leader Vladimir Putin to accept a peace settlement in Ukraine. The statement was made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in an interview published Sunday, December 21, by the German publication Bild am Sonntag.

Moscow rejects most peace proposals from Miami talks

Most proposals emerging from the Miami negotiations between the US, Europe, and Ukraine regarding a peaceful settlement to the war "will not be acceptable" to Moscow.

President Nicușor Dan announces referendum for Romanian magistrates in January

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced on Sunday, December 21, at the Cotroceni Palace, that he will launch a referendum among the country's magistrates this January.

Drone with parachute found crashed in Argeș county forest

A drone equipped with a parachute was found crashed in a forest in Argeș county, Romania. The device was discovered on Sunday, December 21, by a man during an organized hunt in the Lerești commune.

US and Russian negotiators meet in Florida for Ukraine peace talks

American negotiators and Russian officials met in Florida on Saturday, December 20, to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics since February 2022.

Zelensky to replace air defense chief after Odessa strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to dismiss Dmytro Karpenko, the head of Air Command South, following a series of devastating Russian strikes on the Odessa region.

Kremlin signals Putin's readiness for talks with Macron

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to hold negotiations with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the war in Ukraine. This statement was made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during an interview with RIA Novosti.