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US, Russia set to hold talks in Miami this weekend, Politico reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/18/us-russia-set-to-hold.html

Chart of the week: Every month, tens of thousands of Ukrainians flee danger: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/chart-of-the-week-every.html

DEBATE: Is Trump a viable mediator for peace?: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/debate-is-trump-a-viable.html

Turkey shoots down 'out of control' drone over Black Sea: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/turkey-shoots-down-out-of.html

No place to rest: Ukraine’s burial crisis: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/no-place-to-rest-ukraines.html

Not an abstract peace, but protection! Are Europe and the US preparing tough guarantees for Ukraine?: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/not-an-abstract-peace-but.html

Fact Check: Image Does NOT Prove Zelenskyy Received Israeli Passport In 2016: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/18/fact-check-image-does-not.html

Peace is closer than ever: The West is preparing tough guarantees for Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/peace-is-closer-than-ever.html

EU ministers on the bloc's 2-point peace plan for Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/eu-ministers-on-the-blocs.html

What we know about Russia’s offensive in Siversk: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/what-we-know-about-russias.html

UK pledges over $800 million for Ukraine's air defenses: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/uk-pledges-over-million-for.html

Russia carries WAR and HATE! This is invariable, – ZELENSKYY #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russia-carries-war-and-hate.html

🚫Fake threats from the North: The Kremlin creates a new conflict #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/fake-threats-from-the-north.html

UK tells Abramovich to give Chelsea money to Ukrainian cause or face legal action: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/uk-tells-abramovich-to-give.html

Putin hides the truth: 30,000 killed monthly, no gains in Donbas: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/putin-hides-the-truth-killed.html

No Christmas truce?! Putin has chosen war: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/no-christmas-truce-putin-has.html

❗️We need real protection from this Russian madness, says Zelenskyy #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/we-need-real-protection-from.html

'Every new strike only unites us' — Odesa endures 5-day blackout after Russian strikes: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/every-new-strike-only-unites.html

Russian KAB bomb attack hits apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 26: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/russian-kab-bomb-attack-hits.html

Bloomberg: US ready to impose additional sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects peace deal: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/bloomberg-us-ready-to-impose.html

Talks on reparations loan for Ukraine continue as key summit approaches: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/talks-on-reparations-loan-for.html

Ukraine and Germany to launch Europe’s first fully automated combat drone production line: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/ukraine-and-germany-to-launch.html

The war's hidden explosions: The mental health toll inside Ukraine's homes: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/the-wars-hidden-explosions-the.html

Poland to transfer squadron of MiG-29s to Ukraine amid fleet modernization: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/poland-to-transfer-squadron-of.html

Ukraine is GETTING STRONGER in the sky! Partners transfer MORE aircraft to Kyiv #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/ukraine-is-getting-stronger-in.html

Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk: U.S. will respond militarily if Russia attacks Ukraine after a peace agreement is signed: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/polands-prime-minister-tusk-us.html

Open letter to President Trump: Protect legal Ukrainian workers in US: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/open-letter-to-president-trump.html

Explosions reported in Kyiv as Russian drones attack Ukraine's capital: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/explosions-reported-in-kyiv-as.html

Russian oil prices lowest since full-scale war began, Bloomberg reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russian-oil-prices-lowest-since.html

Zelensky outlines next steps in US-Ukraine talks to end the war: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/zelensky-outlines-next-steps-in.html

1,700 losses per day! Russian infantry is being wiped out by drones, especially near Pokrovsk: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/losses-per-day-russian-infantry.html

The Russian offensive is slowing down! Fighting continues for Pokrovsk and Huliaipole: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/the-russian-offensive-is-slowing.html

Six windows on Ukraine: Belonging.: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/18/six-windows-on-ukraine-belonging.html

Platinum Security: a new Budapest Memorandum or real protection for Ukraine? #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/platinum-security-a-new-budapest.html

Ukraine warns of ‘catastrophe for every single European’ if Russian frozen asset plan fails: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/ukraine-warns-of-catastrophe-for.html

Russia rejects Christmas truce as U.S. ramps up peace push: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russia-rejects-christmas-truce-as.html

Ukraine war latest: Russia ramping up pressure on Myrnohrad as fight inside Pokrovsk outskirts continues: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/ukraine-war-latest-russia-ramping.html

Zelensky says Russia continues to demand all of Donbas, adding that Ukraine will not withdraw: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/zelensky-says-russia-continues-to.html

Russia stations 360,000 troops in Belarus, posing new threat to the EU, warns Bundestag MP: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russia-stations-troops-in-belarus.html

US Senate passes defense spending bill allocating $400 million annually in military aid to Ukraine through 2027: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/us-senate-passes-defense-spending.html

🔥Success in the Pokrovsk direction: Ukrainian defenders are not retreating #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/success-in-the-pokrovsk-direction.html

📍"Donbas is Ukraine": a clear signal from Berlin #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/quotdonbas-is-ukrainequot-a-clear.html

Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces regain 16 square kilometers (6.2 square miles) near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/ukraine-war-latest-live-ukrainian.html

Putin's nuclear roulette: how Russia, under the guise of wanting "peace," is blackmailing Europe: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/putins-nuclear-roulette-how-russia.html

Kremlin rejects Christmas truce in Ukraine as a temporary 'substitute' for peace: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/kremlin-rejects-christmas-truce-in.html

Further Exploration of Italian VCC Deliveries to Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/further-exploration-of-italian-vcc.html

Two Ukrainian films shortlisted for 98th Academy Awards nominations: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/two-ukrainian-films-shortlisted-for.html

Customer Support Specialist (Part-Time): https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/customer-support-specialist-parttime.html

What Ukrainians actually think about ceding Donbas to Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/what-ukrainians-actually-think-about.html

Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine, 57 drones downed as strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russia-launches-massive-drone-attack.html

Putin calls European leaders 'piglets,' declares war goals will be met 'unconditionally': https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/putin-calls-european-leaders-piglets.html

❗️RUSSIA STRUCK ZAPORIZHZHIA WITH KABS! More than 26 people were injured! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/russia-struck-zaporizhzhia-with-kabs.html

Leaders sign treaty establishing body to decide Ukraine war reparations: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/leaders-sign-treaty-establishing-body.html

SBU detains Ukrainian soldier accused of spying for Russia's FSB, helping coordinate strikes: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/sbu-detains-ukrainian-soldier-accused.html

Western peacekeepers in Ukraine could retaliate against Russian attacks post-ceasefire, Merz says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/western-peacekeepers-in-ukraine-could.html

Europe ASSURES: Security guarantees for UKRAINE will remain unshakeable! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/europe-assures-security-guarantees-for.html

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-oil.html

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil tanker in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, local officials claim: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/18/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-oil.html

Kremlin signals preemptive rejection of Trump’s peace plan ahead of Berlin talks: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/kremlin-signals-preemptive-rejection-of.html

Russia is dehumanizing Europe – dangerous narratives of Kremlin propaganda: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/russia-is-dehumanizing-europe-dangerous.html

Drone production, air defense sustainment — Germany backs Ukraine with $1.4 billion in defense agreements: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/18/drone-production-air-defense-sustainment.html

Ukraine's Deputy Speaker Korniyenko takes charge of Zelensky's party: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/ukraines-deputy-speaker-korniyenko-takes.html

Ukraine promised 'Article 5–like' guarantees without NATO membership. What does that even mean?: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/ukraine-promised-article-like-guarantees.html

Lukashenko trades prisoners for sanctions relief — and keeps the upper hand: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/lukashenko-trades-prisoners-for-sanctions.html

Russia's strong currency puzzles economists, signals economic woes: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russias-strong-currency-puzzles-economists.html

Slovakia’s intelligence service under Gašpar: a veteran warns of politicization, institutional decline, and ignored Russian threats: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/slovakias-intelligence-service-under-gapar.html

US senators introduce bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil profits: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/17/us-senators-introduce-bipartisan-sanctions.html

International claims commission for Ukraine established in The Hague to rule on war reparations: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/international-claims-commission-for-ukraine.html

Putin "captured" Kupiansk and Pokrovsk on paper: how the Kremlin paints "victories": https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/putin-quotcapturedquot-kupiansk-and-pokrovsk.html

Ukraine's superstrikes! Ballistic missiles and drones inflict significant damage on Putin: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/ukraines-superstrikes-ballistic-missiles-and.html

Germany launches €45 million UkraineConnect program to mobilize private investment in Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/germany-launches-million-ukraineconnect-program.html

How far is the peace and who pays for the war in Ukraine? #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/how-far-is-the-peace.html

'It’s a second front line' — The Ukrainian power plant workers battling to make repairs under Russian attacks: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/its-a-second-front-line.html

Belgorod power plant hit as overnight drone wave hits multiple Russian regions, officials say: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/belgorod-power-plant-hit-as.html

‘No need to hold referendums’ — Amid U.S. pressure, Ukrainians reject territorial concessions: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/no-need-to-hold-referendums.html

Ukrainian Elite Troops Have a New Brigade: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/ukrainian-elite-troops-have-a.html

A Korean scenario for Ukraine? Here’s why it’s a lie #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/a-korean-scenario-for-ukraine.html

Ukraine claims first Sea Baby underwater-drone strike on Russian submarine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/ukraine-claims-first-sea-baby.html

SBU drones hit Russian Caspian Sea oil platform for third time in a week, source says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/sbu-drones-hit-russian-caspian.html

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine armed with Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/ukraine-says-it-struck-russian.html

ZELENSKYY: We will continue our DIPLOMACY aimed at ENDING the war! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/zelenskyy-we-will-continue-our.html

75% of Ukrainians reject peace plan requiring withdrawal from Donbas, poll finds: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/of-ukrainians-reject-peace-plan.html

Zelensky, US envoys resume peace plan discussions in Berlin: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/zelensky-us-envoys-resume-peace.html

Ukraine war latest: 63% of Ukrainians ready to endure war 'as long as necessary,' poll shows: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/ukraine-war-latest-of-ukrainians.html

Russia outlaws protest band Pussy Riot, labels it 'extremist': https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/russia-outlaws-protest-band-pussy.html

Court chief comments on political pressure amid unprecedented challenges for anti-corruption institutions: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/court-chief-comments-on-political.html

KUPIANSK LIBERATED! Shadow fleet – ON FIRE! Russian Propaganda IN SHOCK | Front Line Focus: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/kupiansk-liberated-shadow-fleet-on.html

Russia's Central Bank seeks $229 billion in damages from Euroclear: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/russias-central-bank-seeks-billion.html

Poland mulls sending additional 6-8 MiG-29 jets to Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/poland-mulls-sending-additional-mig.html

Ukrainian forces strike Russian gas processing plant, military says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/ukrainian-forces-strike-russian-gas.html

FIDE allows Russian, Belarusian youth chess players to compete under national flags: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/fide-allows-russian-belarusian-youth.html

Berlin talks: Zelenskyy makes important statement on peace plan: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/berlin-talks-zelenskyy-makes-important.html

"Peace" for Putin! Who gains from the Korean scenario in Ukraine?: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/ampquotpeaceampquot-for-putin-who-gains.html

Georgian Legion joins Ukrainian Volunteer Army: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/georgian-legion-joins-ukrainian-volunteer.html

European leaders present six-point security, recovery plan for Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/16/european-leaders-present-sixpoint-security.html

Ukrainians reject wartime elections despite US push, poll shows: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/ukrainians-reject-wartime-elections-despite.html

Khartia Brigade counterattack near Kupyansk disrupts Putin's plans: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/khartia-brigade-counterattack-near-kupyansk.html

Rediscovering Ukraine’s literary heritage: Ukrainian Institute and Kyiv Independent launch 'The Hidden Canon': https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/15/rediscovering-ukraines-literary-heritage-ukrainian.html

Zelensky says U.S. has yet to formally respond to Ukraine's peace plan and warns it won't please everyone: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/14/zelensky-says-us-has-yet.html

This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/14/this-is-the-momentum-for.html