Ukraine is entering one of its darkest nights in months, literally and strategically after a coordinated wave of Russian strikes crippled major energy sites across the country. Kyiv has enforced emergency outages, Odesa is battling city-wide blackouts, and even the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is facing alarming new risks as officials warn that a direct strike could threaten the plant’s internal radiation shelter. WATCH
24 December,2025 02:22 AM IST
Civilians are being evacuated from villages near Ukraine’s border with Russia as fighting intensifies in the Sumy region. Ukrainian officials say residents from multiple border communities have been moved after Russian forces advanced closer to populated areas, raising fears of further escalation.
21 December,2025 05:33 PM IST
Europe has taken one of its biggest wartime financial decisions yet. After intense late-night negotiations, the EU has officially approved a two-year, interest-free lifeline for Ukraine, designed to keep the country’s economy, military support systems, and government operations running through 2026. Instead of tapping into Russia’s frozen assets directly, EU leaders have chosen to raise the funds through capital markets, citing ongoing legal and technical barriers that have stalled any immediate use of Moscow’s immobilised billions. Antonio Costa emerged from marathon talks announcing the €90 billion support package, marking one of the EU’s strongest joint commitments since the war began. WATCH
20 December,2025 08:00 PM IST
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has sounded a clear warning that Russia is closely watching the latest round of peace-focused talks, even as Europe, the United States, and Ukraine attempt to project rare strategic unity. In a candid admission, EU leadership confirmed that frozen Russian-linked assets and European funds are being redirected to strengthen Ukraine’s position, a move aimed at tightening pressure on the Kremlin while reinforcing internal EU solidarity. The decision has reignited debate over how far Europe is willing to go financially and militarily to sustain Kyiv in a protracted conflict. WATCH
20 December,2025 07:32 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
