Pope Leo XIV calls for European role in Ukraine peace, marking shift from predecessor who praised Russia’s “greatness”
The first American pope calls for Europe's role and singles out Italy as potential intermediary.
Day: December 3, 2025
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Ukrainian units take out Russian SAM launcher, radars, bridge layer in Donetsk Oblast (VIDEO)
Destroying Niobiy-SV radars and an S-300V launcher contributes to the campaign of the systematic strikes, leaving Russia’s air defense fragmented across occupied Donbas.
Czechia offered Ukraine T-72 tanks. One problem: they can’t shoot straight.
Ukraine won't be getting 30 T-72M4CZ tanks—the fire controls are broken beyond repair. But in the age of FPV drones, Kyiv may not miss them much.
Lithuania expands conscription to 5,000 for 2026 as Baltic states bolster defenses
First EU country to restore conscription after Crimea annexation raises stakes.
“Putin is happy with war’s progress”: Russia’s meeting with Witkoff was not about peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin shows no intention of backing down. The Russia–US meeting was intended to persuade Americans to increase…
EU plans to send €90 billion aid package to Ukraine in two years, as Kremlin allocates 40% of its budget for war in 2026
Meanwhile, Russia spends $1 billion daily to destroy Ukraine.
“He has literally just given order”: Russia doesn’t want Ukrainian land. Russia wants Ukraine erased, says expert
Putin orders buffer zone expansion into three Ukrainian regions.
Belgium holds €183 billion in frozen Russian money. Why won’t it let Ukraine use it? (EXPLAINER)
The EU wants to turn Russia’s frozen assets into a €140 billion loan for Ukraine. Belgium calls the plan “fundamentally wrong.” EU leaders vote on 18-19 December. Ukraine’s budget runs dry in April.
“No sense informing Kyiv”: Why Trump’s envoys skipped Zelenskyy after Moscow talks collapsed
Witkoff flew home to Trump, not to Zelenskyy, as he had nothing to bring.
Putin makes Trump envoys wait hours before meeting with him, while he threatens Europe, then talks past midnight with no compromise
Putin holds Trump's son-in-law and envoy for 3 hours.
NATO keeps Ukraine’s membership question in separate lane as peace talks progress
France and the UK are leading a "coalition of the willing" to design Ukraine's post-war security.
Rada passes 2026 budget with 257 votes as teachers get raises, military salaries remain unchanged
The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) began second reading consideration of the draft state budget for 2026, a Public…
Macron arrives in China to press Xi on Russia ceasefire in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron arrived in China on 3 Dec. with a pointed message for Xi Jinping: use Beijing's influence to push Russia toward a ceasefire in Ukraine. The French president's three-day visit marks his fourth state trip to China
Ukrainian intelligence confirms new attack on Russian oil infrastructure feeding military-industrial complex
Explosives with remote detonation destroyed a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline. The attack marks the fourth strike on the pipeline since August.
51% of Ukrainians would take to streets against unacceptable war compromises, survey shows
Ukrainian readiness to accept NATO membership delays has grown significantly since 2023, but support for EU integration remains steadfast at 51%, new polling reveals amid intensifying diplomatic activity around potential peace talks.
Rubio: Ukraine’s economy could overtake Russia’s in 10 years if war ends properly
Washington aims to transform Ukraine into a "prosperity story" with an economy potentially exceeding Russia's in 10 years, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said
Canada to provide another $200 million for US weapons for Ukraine
Canada's military support for Ukraine will grow by $200 million under NATO's US weapons procurement program, with additional tens of millions allocated for fuel, medical supplies and communications
Norway to provide another $500 mn for US-made weapons for Ukraine
Oslo is prepared to single-handedly finance half of December's planned weapons purchases for Ukraine. This contribution will mark Norway's second major commitment to the PURL programme within six weeks.
Swedish FM: Russia is a real threat, we must deter them in every possible way
NATO foreign ministers from Sweden, Lithuania and Norway delivered a unified message against Russian aggression and any territorial concessions, with Sweden's top diplomat emphasizing that proximity to Russia means knowing deterrence is essential.
Backing Ukraine now costs half as much as deterring Russia later
Norwegian think tank calculates Europe’s binary choice.