European leaders pledge EU membership for Ukraine, commit troops and frozen Russian assets
Berlin summit delivers security guarantees, reparations framework, and accession support
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Macron launches working group on Ukraine security guarantees – US joins for first time
US joins for first time as Zelenskyy prepares trip to Washington.
New sanctions will drain $50 billion yearly from Russia’s war chest, intelligence finds
While troops fight in Donbas and beyond, Kyiv is using legal and financial instruments worldwide to reduce Russia’s capacity for war.
Stop fighting now, talk borders later: RFE/RL uncovers EU’s hush-hush plan to lock the Russia-Ukraine war in place
The first phase would freeze the frontline and bar Ukrainian offensives, with negotiations on territorial governance deferred to the next phase
French Army chief: Forces ready for Ukraine deployment by 2026 under security guarantees
France has intensified preparations for potential confrontation with Russia, with military officials warning that Moscow poses threats across multiple domains and has made France one of its priority targets.
Over 20 countries pledge to remove Russian oil and gas from global markets
The pledge builds on new US and UK sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, while the EU imposed restrictions on Moscow's liquefied natural gas exports.
UK PM Starmer pushes allies for Ukraine long-range missiles as US sanctions hit Russia
US Sanctions on giant Russian oil companies fuel London missile push
Russia plans winter humanitarian disaster in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy ahead of Coalition of Willing meeting in London
The Coalition of the Willing meeting will involve NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and over 20 allies.
26 European nations secretly plan for Ukraine’s security
Over 200 military planners from nearly 40 countries have prepared for a possible European troop deployment to Ukraine if Donald Trump brokers a ceasefire with Vladimir Putin, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said.
Finland proposes €200 billion Russian asset transfer to Ukraine to force Kremlin toward peace
Stubb says a European security alliance stands ready to back Kyiv with air, naval, and intelligence support, but America’s role remains irreplaceable.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine secures backing from 26 nations for post-war peacekeeping force
The commitment includes both troop deployments and long-term military financing.
Putin declares Western troops in Ukraine “legitimate targets,” after Russian missile kills unarmed Danish mission
Even as Europe plans deployment, the Russian dictator insists any peace must protect Moscow, not just Ukraine.
26 countries commit to peacekeeping force in Ukraine after ceasefire
Coalition of the Willing nations agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, coordinating military support and long-term defense planning in the event of a ceasefire.
Western partners ready to give Ukraine long-ranged missiles
Kyiv will gain additional long-range weaponry to disrupt Russian supply lines and strengthen its operational reach.
FT: Europe splits into three camps over postwar Ukraine troop commitments
FT reports that UK is ready to deploy, Italy refuses, and Germany remains undecided before today's summit.
Trump doubts on near-term Putin-Zelenskyy meeting despite his previous optimism to end war quickly
The US president once again compared Russo-Ukrainian war to playground children who "have to fight for a little bit before you can get them to stop."
China denies media reports of willingness to join Ukraine peacekeeping forces
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that "China's position on the Ukrainian crisis is consistent and clear."
Coalition of the willing: 10 countries ready to send forces to Ukraine after ceasefire. French and British leading.
Meanwhile, the US under Trump ruled out US ground troops for Ukraine, offering instead air support.
Europe ditched Ukraine troop plan 4 days ago — now it’s back after US security promise
Trump’s Article 5-style pledge, reportedly agreed in Alaska talks with Putin, revived plans for a multinational force in Ukraine.
Macron warns lessons of 30 years are clear — Russia cannot be trusted to keep promises
After the Alaska talks ended without a deal, the French president stresses that any peace must rest on unwavering guarantees for Ukraine.