December 19, 2025: Russia-Ukraine war and Putin year-end address

EU leaders announced a multi-billion dollar funding plan for Ukraine’s economy and military. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin hosted his end-of-year news conference, where he signaled there’d be no ...

In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry

Even under fire, Ukraine is ramping up its arms industry. President Volodymyr Zelensky says the country now produces more ...

Ukraine clinches deal to restructure $2.6 billion in 'toxic' GDP warrants

Ukraine clinched a long-awaited deal to restructure $2.6 billion of growth-linked debt on Thursday, with creditors ...

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a clear indication Wednesday that he will not compromise on his demands for Ukraine to cede territory despite US President Donald Trump’s intensifying push for ...

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," ...

With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort

The loan will cover two-thirds of the country’s financial needs for the next two years. It also bolsters Ukraine’s position ...

Russian missiles attack port near Ukraine's Odesa, kill seven, officials say

A Russian missile attack late on Friday on port infrastructure around Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa killed seven people ...