NATO chief announces ”billions” in aid to Ukraine from Alliance members after talking to Trump
The NATO Secretary General will also join a meeting in London this weekend to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with European leaders.
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Chinese officials lashed out, noting that the relationship between Beijing and Moscow isn’t influenced by any third party and any attempts to do so are ''doomed to fail.''
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The US envoy also noted that Russia's war against Ukraine ''was provoked'' due to talks of Ukraine joining NATO.
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The proposed natural resources agreement could significantly impact Ukraine’s economic sovereignty and its financial obligations to Washington.
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The announcement of the head of state underscores the urgency of securing Ukraine’s future amid ongoing war, highlighting the immediate need for security guarantees, rather than prolonged uncertainty.
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In response, Trump told Zelenskyy he could be right, but ''we will know soon,'' according to sources.
German Chancellor on US-Russia negotiations: We will never accept a dictated peace
''Nothing about Ukraine without the Ukrainians and nothing about Europe without the Europeans,'' the chancellor said.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects suggestions of early concessions to Putin
Hegseth noted that it is a recognition of the hard power realities on the ground after a lot of ''investment in sacrifice'' by the Ukrainians.
NATO chief: Alliance did not promise Ukraine membership as result of any peace talks
The NATO Secretary-General noted that security assurances which can make sure that Russia will never attack Ukraine again can take many forms.
Top EU official: Any agreement concluded without Ukraine and EU is doomed to fail
Kaja Kallas compared the situation to negotiations in 1938, which led to appeasement and did nothing to prevent another war from taking place in Europe.
Trump advisor: Europe must take lead in security guarantees for Ukraine
Trump's National Security Adviser emphasized that Europe must ''own this conflict'' while the US looks to recoup military aid costs through resource partnerships with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine
Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''
NATO chief Rutte: New treaty between Ukraine and Russia must prevent future Russian aggression
Rutte said that a potential treaty should ensure that Putin realizes ''we should not try to take another square kilometer of Ukraine ever again.''
Bloomberg: Trump team readies oil sanctions plan for Russia
The approach that Trump ultimately chooses is pivotal to the global oil market, in addition to the further development of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Trump’s Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals
The envoy's itinerary, which notably excludes Moscow, may indicate a strategy that prioritizes engagement with Ukraine and other European allies in the initial stages of peace efforts.
Reuters: NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US
As NATO takes the helm of Western military coordination for Ukraine from US leadership, questions linger about whether this institutional reshuffle can shield crucial military support from potential political headwinds.
NBC News: Trump team in talks with Biden and Ukrainian officials about ending war with Russia
The United States stands at a crossroads in its support for Ukraine, as President-elect Trump's team engages in preliminary diplomatic discussions that could reshape American policy in Europe.
Bloomberg: US considers new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump presidency
The White House is weighing new sanctions targeting Moscow's vital oil trade, despite longstanding concerns about global energy market disruption.
