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75% of Ukrainians oppose "peace plan" that would include troop withdrawal from Donbas
Iryna Balachuk — 15 December, 09:48
Three-quarters of Ukrainians are opposed to a "peace plan" which, among other things, would include the withdrawal of troops from Donbas, limits on the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a lack of specific security guarantees.
Source: a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) from 26 November to 13 December
Quote: "The Russian plan remains categorically unacceptable – 75% of Ukrainians consider it completely unacceptable (the same number was in September 2025). Only 17% of Ukrainians are ready for the Russian version of peace (the same number as before)."
Details: Meanwhile, 72% of Ukrainians (KIIS noted that mostly without enthusiasm) are ready to approve a plan proposed by Europe and Ukraine. Only 14% categorically reject it.
methodology, details of the plans presented to the respondents...
Ukrainska Pravda
Iryna Balachuk — 15 December, 09:48
Three-quarters of Ukrainians are opposed to a "peace plan" which, among other things, would include the withdrawal of troops from Donbas, limits on the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a lack of specific security guarantees.
Source: a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) from 26 November to 13 December
Quote: "The Russian plan remains categorically unacceptable – 75% of Ukrainians consider it completely unacceptable (the same number was in September 2025). Only 17% of Ukrainians are ready for the Russian version of peace (the same number as before)."
Details: Meanwhile, 72% of Ukrainians (KIIS noted that mostly without enthusiasm) are ready to approve a plan proposed by Europe and Ukraine. Only 14% categorically reject it.
methodology, details of the plans presented to the respondents...
Ukrainska Pravda
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by cypher on 12/14/25 at 6:56 am to Coeur du Tigre
unconfirmed by russian officials, but there are numerous reports...appears to be fake news...
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The EU is locking down $246 billion in Russian assets indefinitely until Moscow pays reparations.
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The EU is locking down $246 billion in Russian assets indefinitely until Moscow pays reparations.
Zelenskyy records video from Kupiansk
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 12 December, 14:49
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Kupiansk front, has recorded a video beside the city's half-destroyed entrance sign and has congratulated Ukraine's Ground Forces on their day.
Source: Zelenskyy on social media
Quote: "Today, I am on the Kupiansk front with our soldiers who are achieving results here for Ukraine. The Russians have said a lot about Kupiansk – we can see that. I have been here, I have congratulated the guys. I thank every unit, everyone who is fighting here, everyone who is destroying the occupier.
Today it is extremely important to achieve results in the field so that Ukraine can achieve results in diplomacy. That is exactly how it works: all our strong positions inside the country mean strong positions in talks about ending the war. I thank every soldier. I am proud of you. I thank all our Ground Forces – today is your day. Thank you, guys."
Details: Ukraine marks the Day of the Ground Forces on 12 December.
Ukrainska Pravda
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 12 December, 14:49
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Kupiansk front, has recorded a video beside the city's half-destroyed entrance sign and has congratulated Ukraine's Ground Forces on their day.
Source: Zelenskyy on social media
Quote: "Today, I am on the Kupiansk front with our soldiers who are achieving results here for Ukraine. The Russians have said a lot about Kupiansk – we can see that. I have been here, I have congratulated the guys. I thank every unit, everyone who is fighting here, everyone who is destroying the occupier.
Today it is extremely important to achieve results in the field so that Ukraine can achieve results in diplomacy. That is exactly how it works: all our strong positions inside the country mean strong positions in talks about ending the war. I thank every soldier. I am proud of you. I thank all our Ground Forces – today is your day. Thank you, guys."
Details: Ukraine marks the Day of the Ground Forces on 12 December.
Ukrainska Pravda
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If tweet fails to load, click here.EU tightens grip on frozen Russian assets, bypassing Hungary
December 11, 2025, 04:07 PM
The European Council will give the European Commission extraordinary powers to keep $247 billion in Russian state assets frozen until Moscow pays postwar reparations to Ukraine, Politico reported on Dec. 11.
In a statement, EU ambassadors said they had agreed on an updated proposal based on Article 122 of the EU Treaty and launched a written procedure to adopt a formal decision by the Council by Dec. 12. The decision was approved by a “very clear majority.”
The new legal mechanism delivers a blow to Kremlin hopes of unfreezing the funds as part of a potential postwar settlement, as described in the original draft of the U.S.-backed peace plan.
According to a legal text obtained by Politico, the special powers will remain in force “until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and pays reparations to Ukraine.”
The move significantly strengthens Ukraine’s negotiating position by sharply reducing the likelihood that pro-Kremlin governments in the EU, such as those in Hungary or Slovakia, will seek to unblock the assets, the report said.
Under current rules, sanctions must be unanimously extended every six months. The new mechanism effectively rewrites that procedure, preventing Moscow-friendly governments from voting against extensions to release the assets.
The European Commission warned that the possibility of getting its assets back incentivized Russia to escalate its hybrid attacks on EU member states. The statement described maintaining the freeze indefinitely as “a proportionate measure to avert further unprecedented economic fallout for the Union caused by Russia’s actions.”
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December 11, 2025, 04:07 PM
The European Council will give the European Commission extraordinary powers to keep $247 billion in Russian state assets frozen until Moscow pays postwar reparations to Ukraine, Politico reported on Dec. 11.
In a statement, EU ambassadors said they had agreed on an updated proposal based on Article 122 of the EU Treaty and launched a written procedure to adopt a formal decision by the Council by Dec. 12. The decision was approved by a “very clear majority.”
The new legal mechanism delivers a blow to Kremlin hopes of unfreezing the funds as part of a potential postwar settlement, as described in the original draft of the U.S.-backed peace plan.
According to a legal text obtained by Politico, the special powers will remain in force “until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and pays reparations to Ukraine.”
The move significantly strengthens Ukraine’s negotiating position by sharply reducing the likelihood that pro-Kremlin governments in the EU, such as those in Hungary or Slovakia, will seek to unblock the assets, the report said.
Under current rules, sanctions must be unanimously extended every six months. The new mechanism effectively rewrites that procedure, preventing Moscow-friendly governments from voting against extensions to release the assets.
The European Commission warned that the possibility of getting its assets back incentivized Russia to escalate its hybrid attacks on EU member states. The statement described maintaining the freeze indefinitely as “a proportionate measure to avert further unprecedented economic fallout for the Union caused by Russia’s actions.”
NV
Siversk remains under control of Defense Forces – military
11.12.2025 19:50
In the Sloviansk sector, the city of Siversk remains under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces, and counter-sabotage measures continue.
The Operation Task Force East stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
The enemy is trying to infiltrate Siversk in small groups, taking advantage of unfavorable weather conditions, but most of these units are being destroyed on the approaches.
Ukraine's Defense Forces also continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. In the central part of the city, Ukrainian soldiers are blocking the enemy's advance.
In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines and eliminating the enemy on the approaches to the city.
Logistics remain difficult. To strengthen supply capabilities, measures are being taken to expand the logistics corridors to Myrnohrad.
Since the beginning of the day, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force East have repelled 68 Russian assaults.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops attempted to advance 33 times on the positions of Ukrainian troops in the areas of the settlements of Shakhov, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetsek, and in the direction of Novopavlivka. Defenders have already repelled 31 attacks, and fighting continues..
As Ukrinform reported, Huliaipole remains under the control of the Defense Forces, with the enemy being destroyed on the city's approaches.
Ukrinform
11.12.2025 19:50
In the Sloviansk sector, the city of Siversk remains under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces, and counter-sabotage measures continue.
The Operation Task Force East stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
The enemy is trying to infiltrate Siversk in small groups, taking advantage of unfavorable weather conditions, but most of these units are being destroyed on the approaches.
Ukraine's Defense Forces also continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. In the central part of the city, Ukrainian soldiers are blocking the enemy's advance.
In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units are holding defensive lines and eliminating the enemy on the approaches to the city.
Logistics remain difficult. To strengthen supply capabilities, measures are being taken to expand the logistics corridors to Myrnohrad.
Since the beginning of the day, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force East have repelled 68 Russian assaults.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops attempted to advance 33 times on the positions of Ukrainian troops in the areas of the settlements of Shakhov, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetsek, and in the direction of Novopavlivka. Defenders have already repelled 31 attacks, and fighting continues..
As Ukrinform reported, Huliaipole remains under the control of the Defense Forces, with the enemy being destroyed on the city's approaches.
Ukrinform
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BREAKING: Zelenskyy says Ukraine could hold elections in 60 to 90 days if the U.S. and Europe provide security so people can vote.
He added he has asked Ukrainian lawmakers to prepare legal changes for elections during martial law and is ready to take part once proposals arrive.
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BREAKING: Zelenskyy says Ukraine could hold elections in 60 to 90 days if the U.S. and Europe provide security so people can vote.
He added he has asked Ukrainian lawmakers to prepare legal changes for elections during martial law and is ready to take part once proposals arrive.
Trump seeks Ukraine-Russia peace deal "by Christmas", FT says
Oleh Pavliuk, Alona Mazurenko — 9 December, 20:41
The United States has given Ukraine days to respond to the latest version of the "peace deal" being discussed with Kyiv and Moscow.
Source: Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to the FT's sources, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told European leaders that he was urged to make a swift decision on the peace deal during a difficult conversation with Donald Trump's envoys on Saturday.
According to the FT, the Ukrainian leader has "days" to respond to the proposed "peace deal".
The sources said Zelenskyy told the Americans that he needs time to consult with Ukraine's European allies regarding the deal.
Trump hopes to finalise the agreement "by Christmas", a source familiar with the timeline offered to Kyiv told the FT.
One Western official described the Ukrainian side as "being stuck between demands on territory they can't accept and a US side they can't reject".
Ukrainska Pravda
Oleh Pavliuk, Alona Mazurenko — 9 December, 20:41
The United States has given Ukraine days to respond to the latest version of the "peace deal" being discussed with Kyiv and Moscow.
Source: Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to the FT's sources, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told European leaders that he was urged to make a swift decision on the peace deal during a difficult conversation with Donald Trump's envoys on Saturday.
According to the FT, the Ukrainian leader has "days" to respond to the proposed "peace deal".
The sources said Zelenskyy told the Americans that he needs time to consult with Ukraine's European allies regarding the deal.
Trump hopes to finalise the agreement "by Christmas", a source familiar with the timeline offered to Kyiv told the FT.
One Western official described the Ukrainian side as "being stuck between demands on territory they can't accept and a US side they can't reject".
Ukrainska Pravda
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / ????????? ??????????
@ZelenskyyUa
Today, we already discussed with our negotiating team the results of yesterday’s work in London, which was conducted at the level of the National Security Advisors of our European partners. This was agreed upon yesterday at the leaders' level.
We are working very actively on all components of potential steps toward ending the war. The Ukrainian and European components are now more developed, and we are ready to present them to our partners in the U.S. Together with the American side, we expect to swiftly make the potential steps as doable as possible.
We are committed to a real peace and remain in constant contact with the United States. And, as our partners in the negotiating teams rightly note, everything depends on whether Russia is ready to take effective steps to stop the bloodshed and prevent the war from reigniting. In the near future, we will be ready to send the refined documents to the United States. Glory to Ukraine!
9:02 AM · Dec 9, 2025
@ZelenskyyUa
Today, we already discussed with our negotiating team the results of yesterday’s work in London, which was conducted at the level of the National Security Advisors of our European partners. This was agreed upon yesterday at the leaders' level.
We are working very actively on all components of potential steps toward ending the war. The Ukrainian and European components are now more developed, and we are ready to present them to our partners in the U.S. Together with the American side, we expect to swiftly make the potential steps as doable as possible.
We are committed to a real peace and remain in constant contact with the United States. And, as our partners in the negotiating teams rightly note, everything depends on whether Russia is ready to take effective steps to stop the bloodshed and prevent the war from reigniting. In the near future, we will be ready to send the refined documents to the United States. Glory to Ukraine!
9:02 AM · Dec 9, 2025
some local putin bros are pitching in
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After a weekend of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine's cities, today's Monday morning Russian disinformation campaign is focused on trying to convince audiences that Ukraine refuses to participate in negotiations.
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After a weekend of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine's cities, today's Monday morning Russian disinformation campaign is focused on trying to convince audiences that Ukraine refuses to participate in negotiations.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by cypher on 12/8/25 at 6:11 am to Coeur du Tigre
CRINK update..
SHENZHEN, China, Dec 7 (Reuters) - China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China's defence ministry said late on Saturday.
The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, according to a post on the ministry's website.
The two countries held talks on missile defence and strategic stability last month and held artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan in August.
Russia and China signed a "no-limits" strategic partnership shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, pledging to conduct regular military exercises to rehearse coordination between their armed forces.
SHENZHEN, China, Dec 7 (Reuters) - China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China's defence ministry said late on Saturday.
The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, according to a post on the ministry's website.
The two countries held talks on missile defence and strategic stability last month and held artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan in August.
Russia and China signed a "no-limits" strategic partnership shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, pledging to conduct regular military exercises to rehearse coordination between their armed forces.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by cypher on 12/6/25 at 7:03 am to Coeur du Tigre
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2025
Reagan National Defense Survey Shows Record Public Support for Taiwan, Ukraine, NATO, and U.S. Global Leadership
Survey also shows 87% believe it is important for the United States to have the most powerful military in the world.
Reagan National Defense Survey Shows Record Public Support for Taiwan, Ukraine, NATO, and U.S. Global Leadership
December 4, 2025
Reagan National Defense Survey Shows Record Public Support for Taiwan, Ukraine, NATO, and U.S. Global Leadership
Survey also shows 87% believe it is important for the United States to have the most powerful military in the world.
Reagan National Defense Survey Shows Record Public Support for Taiwan, Ukraine, NATO, and U.S. Global Leadership
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