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Monday December 15, 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept NATO-style security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukraine stands ready to agree on security guarantees based on NATO Article 5 as a part of a compromise in the peace process, reported Xinhua, quoting the Ukrinform news agency. "From the very beginning, Ukraine's desire was to join NATO, these are

Published: 20:20 pm,Sunday 14 December 2025

Majority of Germans back social media ban for under 16s

More than half of Germans support a ban on social media use for young people under 16, according to a survey conducted by the Insa Institute for Sunday's edition of the mass-circulation Bild newspaper, reported dpa. The poll found that 60% of respondents were in favour of such a

Published: 00:13 am,Monday 15 December 2025

Russia is dragging out the war, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without electricity, heating and water, even as Kyiv prepares for crucial diplomatic engagements with the United States and European partners aimed at ending the war, reported ANI. In a

Published: 21:50 pm,Saturday 13 December 2025

Germany accuses Russia of disinformation campaign, major cyberattack

The German government has accused Russia of carrying out a major cyberattack and spreading disinformation during this year's federal election campaign, saying the activities were aimed at undermining trust in democratic institutions and processes.

Published: 20:54 pm,Saturday 13 December 2025

Ukraine talks resume in Berlin with advisers from Washington, Kiev

Foreign policy advisers from the United States, Ukraine, Germany and other countries will resume talks on a peace plan for Ukraine in Berlin on Sunday, government sources told dpa on Saturday.

Published: 00:54 am,Sunday 14 December 2025

Charles marks cancer recovery milestone in televised message

Britain's King Charles III has shared a rare update on his cancer journey, saying his treatment has progressed well and will be scaled back in the new year, marking what he described as a significant moment in his recovery, reported ANI. In a pre-recorded video message for Channel 4's

Published: 00:47 am,Sunday 14 December 2025

Russia targets Ukraine's energy sector; launches 450 drones, 30 missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said emergency and utility services are working continuously to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia launched more than 450 drones and 30 missiles overnight across several regions of the country, with the main strikes again targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, reported ANI. In a post

Published: 01:02 am,Saturday 13 December 2025

EU temporarily bans transfers of Russian central bank assets

The Council of the European Union (EU) on Friday decided to temporarily prohibit any transfers of immobilized assets belonging to the central bank of Russia within the bloc back to Russia, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, reported Xinhua. "This decision was taken as a matter of urgency

Published: 03:22 am,Saturday 13 December 2025

Merz sees many unresolved issues in Ukraine talks

There is still significant need for clarification in international efforts to end the Russian war and provide security guarantees for Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

Published: 03:35 am,Saturday 13 December 2025

´Thank you to each and every warrior,´ says Zelenskyy as he visits front-line at Kupyansk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday visited the Kupyansk sector and met the Ukrainian forces even as the conflict with Russia shows little signs of easing, reported ANI. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said, "Today, I am in the Kupyansk sector, with our warriors who are getting the

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