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New EU Draft Text on Russian Assets Offers Uncapped Guarantees for Belgium
Trump Says 'getting Close to Something' Ahead of Us, Russia Talks on Ukraine
Pirelli Says 99.3% of 500 Million Euro Bond Converted, Diluting Sinochem and Camfin Stakes
Date: December 18, 2025
MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Tyremaker Pirelli said on Thursday nearly all holders of its 500 million euro ($587 million) bond expiring this month have chosen to convert it into new shares in the company...
Britain Names Christian Turner as Ambassador to the US
Date: December 18, 2025
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Britain appointed Christian Turner as the UK ambassador to the United States, British media reported on Thursday. The appointment of a career diplomat to the high-profile...
Belarus Prepares 'big Deal' With US but Not at Russia's Expense, Lukashenko Says
Date: December 18, 2025
By Mark Trevelyan Dec 18 (Reuters) - Belarus is nearing a major deal to restore relations with the United States but will not give up its close ties to Russia, President Alexander Lukashenko said on...
Ukraine-US Fund Approves Investment Policies as It Eyes First Projects in 2026
Date: December 18, 2025
KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Ukraine-U.S. reconstruction fund, established as part of the minerals deal the two countries signed in April, on Thursday approved its asset policies and is poised to...
EU Countries Approve Year-Long Delay to Deforestation Law
Date: December 18, 2025
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Union countries on Thursday approved an EU deal to delay its anti-deforestation law by a year, until December 2026, the council of the EU said in a press release,...

EU Leaders to Propose Ukraine Reparations Loan Using Russia's Frozen Assets Under Conditions - Draft Document
Date: December 18, 2025
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - According to a draft document seen by Reuters, which could still change, European Union leaders will ask EU institutions to urgently adopt instruments to establish a...
