NATO chief defends Scholz, calls Zelensky's criticism 'unfair'
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NATO chief defends Scholz, calls Zelensky's criticism 'unfair'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told President Volodymyr Zelensky that his sometimes "harsh criticism" of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is unfair, Rutte told the German news agency DPA in comments published on Dec. 23. In the interview, Rutte said that Scholz's contributions to Ukraine are commendable. The chancellor ensured that Germany ranks second after the […]
Ukraine condemns Hungary’s ‘peacekeeping’ proposals, calls them manipulative
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Ukraine condemns Hungary’s ‘peacekeeping’ proposals, calls them manipulative

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has criticized Hungary's "peacekeeping" statements as unrealistic and manipulative, calling on Hungarian officials on Dec. 16 to stop distorting the realities of Russia's war against Ukraine for political gain. The ministry accused Hungary of effectively advocating for Ukraine to surrender to Russian aggression while obstructing international efforts to support Kyiv. “Hungarian […]
Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea
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Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea

Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory. The map, used to show nations that cannot be drawn to play against each other for geopolitical reasons, highlighted Ukraine but excluded Crimea, which is internationally recognized as part […]
Foreign Ministry says Kyiv discusses mobilization strategy with partners, calls
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Foreign Ministry says Kyiv discusses mobilization strategy with partners, calls on faster military aid

Ukraine has urged its international partners to expedite the delivery of critical military equipment, emphasizing that quicker aid is more crucial than drafting additional personnel. With manpower shortages posing a challenge, Ukraine continues to balance domestic and international expectations while focusing on strengthening its forces on the battlefield. "We are now in the situation when […]
Trump's top security pick calls for end to escalation in
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Trump's top security pick calls for end to escalation in Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Nov. 24 that escalation between Russia and Ukraine must come to a "responsible end." Waltz, like Trump, has expressed skepticism about ongoing U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale war. As national security adviser, he will play a key role in […]
Democratic senators urge investigation into Musk's calls with Russia, Reuters
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Democratic senators urge investigation into Musk's calls with Russia, Reuters reports

Two senior Democratic senators are calling for the Pentagon and law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of Elon Musk’s communications with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed national security concerns in a letter […]
Ukraine war latest: Scholz calls Putin, discusses war in Ukraine;
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Ukraine war latest: Scholz calls Putin, discusses war in Ukraine; Drone attack reported in Russia's Krasnodar region

Key developments on Nov. 15: Scholz condemns war, urges Russia to negotiate with Ukraine in first call with Putin in nearly 2 years Drone attack reported in Russia's Krasnodar region, explosions heard near military airfield Russian troops plant flag at border in Chernihiv Oblast, Border Guard says no major offensive detected Trump says Russia-Ukraine war […]