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Trump Says He Must Approve Zelensky’s Peace Proposal

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

US President Donald Trump has said that any peace agreement to end the war between Ukraine and Russia will require his “approval”, a stance he made ahead of a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida. Trump’s comments came as Zelenskyy prepares to present a 20-point peace framework designed to help negotiate an […]

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Russia Strikes Ukraine Before Zelenskiy-Trump Meeting

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Russia launched a fresh round of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other regions on 27 December 2025, just days before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss peace negotiations aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. The strikes triggered air-raid alerts and […]

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Putin Briefed on US Proposals for Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The Kremlin on Wednesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on proposals put forward by the United States aimed at finding a path toward ending the conflict in Ukraine. The confirmation came as diplomatic contacts continue amid efforts to explore possible frameworks for a negotiated settlement. Kremlin confirms briefing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry

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Russia Downplays Outcome of Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Russia has said that the latest round of discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, held in Miami over the weekend, should not be viewed as a diplomatic breakthrough. The Kremlin said the talks were part of an ongoing engagement process but failed to deliver any concrete progress on key disagreements between the parties […]

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US Intelligence Chief Says Russia Cannot Occupy Ukraine

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

The United States Director of National Intelligence has said Russia does not have the military capability to occupy all of Ukraine, nor does it have the capacity to invade Europe. The remarks come amid ongoing debate in Western capitals over Moscow’s long-term intentions as the war in Ukraine continues. Assessment of Russia’s Military Capacity Tulsi […]

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Kremlin Says Peace Chances Not Improved by Plan Changes

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

The Kremlin has said that recent changes proposed by European countries and Ukraine to United States-backed peace proposals do not improve the prospects of ending the war in Ukraine. A senior Russian foreign policy aide said the revisions fail to address Moscow’s core concerns and do not make the proposals more acceptable from Russia’s perspective. […]

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Ukraine Says Drones Hit Russian Oil Rig, Patrol Ship

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Ukraine has said its forces carried out drone strikes on a Russian oil rig and a military patrol ship in the Caspian Sea, expanding its campaign against Russian energy and maritime assets. Ukrainian military officials stated that the strikes took place late on Friday as part of operations aimed at weakening Russia’s logistical and economic […]

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EU Reaches Funding Deal to Support Ukraine

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

European Union leaders have reached an agreement on a major financial support package for Ukraine, aimed at sustaining the country’s economy and defence needs as the war with Russia continues. The deal was finalised after extended negotiations in Brussels, reflecting efforts by EU member states to ensure predictable and long-term assistance for Kyiv. Structure of […]

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Ukraine Claims First Underwater Drone Strike on Submarine

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Ukraine has claimed it carried out its first-ever underwater drone attack, striking a Russian submarine at a naval facility in the Black Sea. Ukrainian security officials said the operation targeted a Kilo-class submarine docked at the Russian port of Novorossiysk, marking a new phase in the use of unmanned systems in the ongoing conflict. According […]

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US Signals Security Guarantees for Ukraine in Talks

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The United States has agreed in principle to provide security guarantees to Ukraine as part of ongoing peace discussions aimed at ending the conflict with Russia, according to U.S. officials familiar with the negotiations. The assurances are being discussed as part of broader diplomatic efforts involving Ukraine and its partners to establish a durable post-war […]