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Image for Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Friday, Saturday, Zelenskiy saysHeadlines

Ukrainian Negotiators to Meet US Team on Friday, Saturday, Zelenskiy Says

Image for Factbox-Can Ukraine survive without the EU's 'reparation loan'?Headlines

Factbox-Can Ukraine Survive Without the EU's 'reparation Loan'?

Image for EU leaders will loan 90 billion euros to Ukraine, but fail to agree to use frozen Russian assetsHeadlines

EU Leaders Will Loan 90 Billion Euros to Ukraine, but Fail to Agree to Use Frozen Russian Assets

Image for IMF says Moldova's economy has unique growth opportunity, but reforms neededHeadlines

IMF Says Moldova's Economy Has Unique Growth Opportunity, but Reforms Needed

Image for Zelenskiy tells Europe: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war

Zelenskiy Tells Europe: Use Frozen Assets to End Russia's Appetite for War

Date: December 17, 2025

KYIV, Dec 17 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine's allies on Wednesday to secure support for Kyiv and show Russia that continuing its war is "pointless," ahead of a crucial...

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Sweeping US Defense Bill Passes, With Ukraine, Venezuela Provisions Defying Trump

Date: December 17, 2025

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance a $901 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon, sending the massive piece of...

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Germany Warns Against Jeopardizing Peace After Trump's Venezuela Tanker Blockade

Date: December 17, 2025

BERLIN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Germany has taken note of U.S. President Donald Trump's order to blockade sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela and warned against any steps that would...

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Explainer-What's Next for the Gaza Ceasefire and Will the Truce Last?

Date: December 17, 2025

Dec 17 - More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire halting two years of devastating warfare in Gaza, most fighting has stopped. However, both sides accuse each other of major...

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Ukraine Says It Controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia Denies It

Date: December 17, 2025

KYIV, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine controls nearly 90% of the strategic northeastern town of Kupiansk, its military chief said on Wednesday, but Russia's defence minister said a Ukrainian counter-attack...

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WTO Chair Rules Out Reform Deal at Next Major Meeting, Document Shows

Date: December 17, 2025

By Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Countries are making progress on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) but will fall short of clinching a deal at a major meeting...