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EU Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet Backers
The bloc also separately sanctioned 12 people and two entities over cyber attacks and information manipulation, in light of Russia’s alleged hybrid activities.
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EU Expands Scope of Sanctions Policy Against Belarus to Include Hybrid Activities
The Council of the European Union said the decision followed recent meteorological balloon incursions into Lithuania’s airspace.
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US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
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Kyiv’s Top Negotiator Hails ‘Real Progress’ During 2nd Day of Peace Talks in Berlin
‘We hope we will reach an agreement that will bring us closer to peace by the end of the day,’ negotiator Rustem Umerov said.
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Britain’s New Spy Chief Warns of ‘Aggressive, Expansionist, and Revisionist’ Russia
Her remarks come as European leaders have issued increasingly blunt warnings about Russia’s intentions beyond Ukraine.
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Germany Offers Refuge to Released Belarusian Political Prisoners Babaryka, Kalesnikava
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners following a deal arranged by the United States, which was tied to the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
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Zelenskyy Open to Dropping NATO Bid as Peace Talks Continue in Berlin
The Ukrainian president will meet with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Dec. 14.
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Zelenskyy Says He'll Meet With US, European Representatives in Germany
The Ukrainian leader said talks in Berlin will focus on the foundation of a peace agreement to end the fighting with Russia.
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Belarus Frees Nobel Prize Winner, Key Opposition Figures in US-Brokered Deal
Lukashenko’s office said it welcomed the lifting of what it called ‘illegal’ Biden-era sanctions.
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EU Agrees to 3 Euro Tariff on Low-Value E-Commerce Imports, Targeting Chinese Platforms
The tariff, set to begin in 2026, is an interim step toward scrapping the bloc’s duty-free threshold for small parcels.
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UK Economy Contracted Ahead of Autumn Tax-Raising Budget, Official Figures Show
The Bank of England is currently holding its benchmark interest rate at 4 percent and will announce its next decision on Dec. 18.
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Ukraine Agrees to Anti-Corruption Plan in EU Membership Push
The action plan comes a month after a huge corruption scandal at the state energy company resulted in the resignation of some of Zelenskyy’s cabinet.
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Territory Remains Key Issue in Peace Plan Negotiations, Says Zelenskyy
Ukraine presented a revised 20-point version of the plan to Washington earlier this week.
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EU Opens Probe Into Chinese Security-Screening Firm Nuctech
Threat detection systems ‘play an essential role in ensuring that Europe is open, yet secure,’ the bloc’s antitrust chief said.
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Trump’s National Security Strategy a Wake-Up Call for Europe to Step Up: Latvia’s Foreign Minister
Baiba Braze said Trump’s strategy is a call for European renewal, not abandonment, urging allies to boost defense, competitiveness, and ties with Washington.
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Bulgaria’s Government Resigns After Weeks of Protests as Eurozone Entry Nears
The resignation follows surging protests over taxes, corruption, and oligarchic influence in Bulgaria as the country heads into a volatile political period.
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EU Approves State Aid for Poland’s 1st Nuclear Power Plant
The decision comes amid a broader global nuclear revival, as countries seek to strengthen energy security.
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Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
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Poland Moves to Ban Communist Party After Court Rules Its Activities Unconstitutional
The unanimous ruling found that the Communist Party of Poland violates constitutional bans on totalitarianism and political violence.
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EU Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet Backers
The bloc also separately sanctioned 12 people and two entities over cyber attacks and information manipulation, in light of Russia’s alleged hybrid activities.
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EU Expands Scope of Sanctions Policy Against Belarus to Include Hybrid Activities
The Council of the European Union said the decision followed recent meteorological balloon incursions into Lithuania’s airspace.
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US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
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Kyiv’s Top Negotiator Hails ‘Real Progress’ During 2nd Day of Peace Talks in Berlin
‘We hope we will reach an agreement that will bring us closer to peace by the end of the day,’ negotiator Rustem Umerov said.
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Britain’s New Spy Chief Warns of ‘Aggressive, Expansionist, and Revisionist’ Russia
Her remarks come as European leaders have issued increasingly blunt warnings about Russia’s intentions beyond Ukraine.
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Germany Offers Refuge to Released Belarusian Political Prisoners Babaryka, Kalesnikava
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners following a deal arranged by the United States, which was tied to the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
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Zelenskyy Open to Dropping NATO Bid as Peace Talks Continue in Berlin
The Ukrainian president will meet with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Dec. 14.
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Zelenskyy Says He'll Meet With US, European Representatives in Germany
The Ukrainian leader said talks in Berlin will focus on the foundation of a peace agreement to end the fighting with Russia.
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Belarus Frees Nobel Prize Winner, Key Opposition Figures in US-Brokered Deal
Lukashenko’s office said it welcomed the lifting of what it called ‘illegal’ Biden-era sanctions.
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EU Agrees to 3 Euro Tariff on Low-Value E-Commerce Imports, Targeting Chinese Platforms
The tariff, set to begin in 2026, is an interim step toward scrapping the bloc’s duty-free threshold for small parcels.
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UK Economy Contracted Ahead of Autumn Tax-Raising Budget, Official Figures Show
The Bank of England is currently holding its benchmark interest rate at 4 percent and will announce its next decision on Dec. 18.
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Ukraine Agrees to Anti-Corruption Plan in EU Membership Push
The action plan comes a month after a huge corruption scandal at the state energy company resulted in the resignation of some of Zelenskyy’s cabinet.
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Territory Remains Key Issue in Peace Plan Negotiations, Says Zelenskyy
Ukraine presented a revised 20-point version of the plan to Washington earlier this week.
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EU Opens Probe Into Chinese Security-Screening Firm Nuctech
Threat detection systems ‘play an essential role in ensuring that Europe is open, yet secure,’ the bloc’s antitrust chief said.
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Trump’s National Security Strategy a Wake-Up Call for Europe to Step Up: Latvia’s Foreign Minister
Baiba Braze said Trump’s strategy is a call for European renewal, not abandonment, urging allies to boost defense, competitiveness, and ties with Washington.
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Bulgaria’s Government Resigns After Weeks of Protests as Eurozone Entry Nears
The resignation follows surging protests over taxes, corruption, and oligarchic influence in Bulgaria as the country heads into a volatile political period.
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EU Approves State Aid for Poland’s 1st Nuclear Power Plant
The decision comes amid a broader global nuclear revival, as countries seek to strengthen energy security.
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Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
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Poland Moves to Ban Communist Party After Court Rules Its Activities Unconstitutional
The unanimous ruling found that the Communist Party of Poland violates constitutional bans on totalitarianism and political violence.
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