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.

Unidentified drone found in Turkey

An unidentified drone crashed in the northwestern Turkish province of Balıkesir, local newspaper Haberler reported, citing Meduza Live. The device was found by farmers in a field in the Manyas district.

EU summit debates using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan

European Council President António Costa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the European Council meeting held on December 18, 2025, in Brussels.

Keir Starmer warns Roman Abramovich to release £2.5bn Chelsea sale money

The UK Government has delivered a final ultimatum to former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, setting a hard deadline to release £2.5 billion from the club's sale to be funneled into critical aid for Ukraine, DW reports.

Trump expands US travel restrictions for 40 nations starting 2026

The United States is set to broaden entry restrictions for citizens from nearly 40 countries, citing critical risks to national security and public safety. The measures, outlined in a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

EU scraps mandatory 2035 ban on combustion engine cars

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday scrapped its mandatory 2035 switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for car manufacturers, an iconic environmental measure, citing the growing crisis facing the auto industry in Europe.