Mark Rutte confirms US troops will remain in Europe amid Ukraine war negotiations

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.

Russia to review Ukraine peace plan after Miami negotiations

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.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan threatens to dissolve CSM over judicial corruption claims

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.

Reconnaissance drone discovered by hunter in Lerești, Romania

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.

Kremlin skeptical of peace deal changes after Florida diplomatic summit

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.

Ukraine shakes up military command following port attacks

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.

Putin open to dialogue with Macron on Ukraine conflict

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.

Turkey on alert after three unidentified drones found in a week

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.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz leads EU push to unlock Russian billions

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

UK Government issues ultimatum to Abramovich over frozen Ukraine aid

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.

New US visa bans target nations with security and identity flaws

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.

Auto industry crisis: EU softens 2035 EV transition target

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.