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Issued on: 18/12/2025 - 07:22Modified: 18/12/2025 - 08:20

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine. © Valentyn Ogirenko, Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be in Brussels on Thursday to meet with his country's European partners for a make-or-break summit on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Three people, including two crew members of a cargo vessel, were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks in the southern Rostov region, the local governor said. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Yesterday's developments:

  • Europe to launch international commission for Ukraine war damages
  • Kremlin says Christmas ceasefire proposed by Ukraine depends on reaching peace deal
  • Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, Reuters and AP)

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