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Can Peace Talks in Berlin Change Putin's Ukraine Strategy?

BBC

December 18, 2025

Can Peace Talks in Berlin Change Putin's Ukraine Strategy?

As diplomatic efforts intensify in Berlin, experts analyze what factors could potentially influence Putin's calculus in the Ukraine conflict and Europe's role in shaping outcomes.

Ukraine's Power Grid Under Siege as Russian Strikes Intensify

BBC

#ukraine-conflict #energy-warfare #russian-strikes

Ukraine's Power Grid Under Siege as Russian Strikes Intensify

Ukraine's largest energy company warns of unprecedented attack frequency on power infrastructure, leaving no time for repairs between Russian strikes.

US Marines Install Radar in Trinidad: Venezuela Tensions Escalate

The New York Times

#Venezuela #Trinidad-Tobago #US-military

US Marines Install Radar in Trinidad: Venezuela Tensions Escalate

U.S. Marines have installed military radar equipment in Tobago, officially for anti-drug operations, but experts question its true purpose amid rising Venezuela tensions.

Russian Network Storm-1516 Exploits French Farm Crisis with AI Fakes

France 24

#disinformation #Russia #France

Russian Network Storm-1516 Exploits French Farm Crisis with AI Fakes

Russian-linked disinformation network Storm-1516 spreads AI-generated content to amplify farmer protests during France's lumpy skin disease outbreak.

Moldova's Energy Crisis: How Russian Strikes on Ukraine Threaten

Deutsche Welle

#Moldova #Ukraine #Russia

Moldova's Energy Crisis: How Russian Strikes on Ukraine Threaten

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid have plunged Moldova into darkness, exposing the country's dangerous energy dependence and highlighting urgent security vulnerabilities.

Mass Protests Rock Hungary as Orban Faces Growing Opposition

Deutsche Welle

#Hungary #Viktor Orban #Peter Magyar

Mass Protests Rock Hungary as Orban Faces Growing Opposition

Thousands marched in Budapest demanding Viktor Orban's resignation after disturbing videos emerged showing abuse at a juvenile facility. Opposition leader Peter Magyar led the demonstrations.

French Farmers Revolt: Crisis Deepens Over Cattle Cull and EU Trade

France 24

#French agriculture #EU Mercosur deal #cattle disease

French Farmers Revolt: Crisis Deepens Over Cattle Cull and EU Trade

French farmers protest massive cattle cull over single disease case as tensions rise with government over EU Mercosur trade deal negotiations.

Emmy Winner Osit Exposes Dark Reality of Predator-Hunting TV Shows

France 24

#media-ethics #american-television #criminal-justice

Emmy Winner Osit Exposes Dark Reality of Predator-Hunting TV Shows

Director Daniel Osit's controversial Sundance film 'Predators' examines the ethics behind America's sensationalized approach to catching sexual predators on television.

Munich Car Ramming Trial Begins as German Automakers Win EU Break

Deutsche Welle

#Germany #terrorism #automotive

Munich Car Ramming Trial Begins as German Automakers Win EU Break

Afghan national faces murder charges in Munich court for February car ramming attack, while German carmakers secure major emissions concessions in Brussels.

Europe's Battle Against Populism: Economic Focus Key to Victory

The Guardian

#European Union #populism #nationalism

Europe's Battle Against Populism: Economic Focus Key to Victory

As populist parties surge across Europe, mainstream leaders must prioritize economic anxieties over democratic threats to counter rising nationalism.

EU Freezes Russian Assets Indefinitely to Fund Ukraine's War Effort

BBC

#EU-Russia-sanctions #Ukraine-war-funding #frozen-Russian-assets

EU Freezes Russian Assets Indefinitely to Fund Ukraine's War Effort

European Union approves indefinite freeze on Russian assets to support massive loan package for Ukraine, as Kyiv faces critical funding shortage after four years of war.