German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is flying to Brussels to persuade Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to back an EU reparations loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets held at Euroclear. Belgium fears Russian retaliation and wants other EU states to share the risks.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Brussels to persuade Belgium to support a €165 billion reparations loan for Ukraine. The plan involves using frozen Russian assets, but Belgium’s Prime Minister De Wever demands financial guarantees amid fears of Russian retaliation.
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Five hours of Kremlin talks between Vladimir Putin and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner produced no compromise on ending the war. Analysts say Moscow wants Washington to lean on Kyiv, while Putin is pleased with how the fighting is going for Russia.
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Russian-linked group Cozy Bear is targeting European diplomats with phishing emails disguised as wine-tasting invites, according to Check Point. The campaign also reached embassies in the Middle East, while a separate hack tied to North Korea hit crypto exchange Bybit.
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Embarking on a festive journey, one Christmas carol that resonates globally is the timeless “Carol of the Bells,” which owes its origins to the cultural richness of Ukraine and the traditional New Year’s song “Shchedryk.” Let’s explore the Ukrainian contribution to Christmas.
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Russian troops are facing serious issues with low-quality artillery ammunition coming from North Korea, causing injuries and damage to equipment. Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky highlighted the problem, particularly affecting the “Dnepr” forces in the Kherson region.
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In a historic move, Ukraine has legalized medical cannabis as a result of a parliamentary vote, with 248 MPs in favor. The legislation, set to take effect in the second half of 2024, strictly regulates the use of cannabis for medical, industrial, and scientific purposes.
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