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Ukraine will not legally or practically recognize Donbas as Russian, Zelensky. "Russia still wants Donbas, but Ukraine won’t cede it. The U.S. has floated a “free economic zone” compromise, but “free” doesn’t mean under Russian control. Talks on territory continue, and no consensus yet," he added.
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Trump wants a deal for headlines. Ukraine wants actual protection. The U.S. is dangling "Article 5-like" security guarantees at Ukraine, but only temporarily, while pushing Kyiv to accept a rushed deal that may leave core issues unresolved.
December 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🇵🇱 Polish PM Tusk: “Witkoff made it very clear the U.S. will provide Ukraine with security guarantees so strong that Russia will have no doubt a future attack will trigger a military response. It’s not Article 5, but the implications are serious.”
December 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Russia attacked a residential high-rise in Zaporizhzhia with a Shahed drone overnight, injuring 3 people. Entire apartments on two floors were incinerated. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours.
December 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Ukraine’s air defenders shot down or jammed 57 out of 69 Russian attack drones overnight (mostly Shahed & Geran types), launched from Russia and occupied Crimea. Drones struck 7 locations.
December 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Russian losses per 16/12/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1150 men
+9 tanks
+6 ACVs
+67 artillery
+442 UAVs
+1 submarine (!)
December 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The 15/12/25 Ukraine SitRep is out: threadreaderapp.com/thread/20008...

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December 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Good morning 🌤️
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good night, sleep well. See you all tomorrow.
December 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov called the freezing of Russian assets “genetic theft” by the West. Says Europeans have a “bloodthirst for stealing,” lumping their actions in with Iran, Venezuela and others.

When your foreign policy hits a dead end, just blame DNA.
December 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Explosions reported in occupied Donetsk. Ukrainian drones are active.
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Germany and Ukraine launch “Quantum Frontline Industries”, the first foreign industrial-scale drone production line for Ukraine. Powered by German automation and Ukrainian battlefield tech, the Berlin-based plant will mass-produce drones under the new “Build with Ukraine” initiative.
December 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Trump says both Russia and Ukraine want to end the war “for now,” but warns either side might “suddenly” change their mind.

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December 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump says peace in Ukraine is now “closer than ever.” After a call with European leaders, he claimed “things are going well.”
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Europe’s new security plan for Ukraine calls for 800,000 troops in peacetime, a EU-led Multinational Force, US-backed ceasefire monitoring, and binding guarantees in case of future Russian attacks. It includes reconstruction funding and frozen Russian assets, plus continued EU membership support.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The meeting in Berlin is underway: Zelensky, European leaders, and NATO's chief are sitting down with Witkoff and Kushner. A call with Trump is expected later tonight.
December 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Local authorities in Belgorod report significant consequences from the strike on the Luch thermal power plant in the night of 14–15 December. A missile hit the key gas‑fueled plant supplying electricity and heat to the city, causing serious damage to engineering infrastructure.
December 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Turkey’s Defense Ministry reports that an unidentified drone approaching its airspace over the Black Sea was shot down by an F-16. The UAV was deemed uncontrolled and destroyed in a safe zone away from populated areas to prevent any potential threat.
December 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Tonight, a new round of talks kicks off in Berlin with Zelensky, EU leaders Macron, Merz, Starmer, and US envoys Kushner and Witkoff. Trump may join remotely.
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Russia to declare a Christmas ceasefire on December 25. “Moscow could make an important gesture by halting its attacks on Christmas night. It could be the first step toward peace,” Merz said during talks in Berlin.
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
US officials say Trump is satisfied with progress in the Berlin talks and will call EU leaders tonight during their summit. They claim proposed security guarantees for Ukraine are the “most robust” to date. But key gaps remain, especially on territory and control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Reuters: US negotiators told Ukraine it must withdraw from parts of Donetsk as part of a peace deal with Russia. Zelensky confirmed territorial talks remain difficult, but denied direct US demands, saying such ideas reflect Russian positions.

Witkoff and Kushner going all in for Russia.
December 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Zelensky after US talks: “Not easy, but productive.” He said Ukraine wants a dignified peace and noted that positions on territorial issues still differ. But there are no ultimatums from the US, he said. He added that a weapons co-production and export office will open in Berlin.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms a strike on the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant, a key Russian facility producing up to 3.5M tons of sulfur annually, used in explosive manufacturing. Explosions and a large fire were reported.
December 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In a historic first, Ukraine’s SBU used “Sub Sea Baby” underwater drones to strike a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk. The $400M vessel, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, suffered critical damage and is now out of action. A joint op with Ukraine’s Navy.
December 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM