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‘I was a British PoW tortured by Russia; this is how Ukraine and the West can win this war’

WORLD OF TROUBLE: Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer who joined Ukraine’s marines, was captured and tortured by Putin’s forces in 2022 and is now back fighting the Kremlin. He tells his story to the ‘World of Trouble’ podcast with world affairs editor Sam Kiley in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK

The EU plans to raise €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine — here's how

The EU will jointly borrow €90 billion to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The funds will be gradually disbursed and subject to conditions. Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will opt out of the scheme.

Euronews

Prisoners freed by Belarus say their passports are taken away in a final 'dirty trick' by officials

Even though Belarus has released dozens of prisoners, those who've been freed say the authoritarian government often delivers one final act of repression by confiscating their passports before deporting them

The Independent UK

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Artist's battlefield collection captures the lived experience of Ukraine's resistance to invasion

Ukrainian street artist Maxim Kilderov is building a powerful collection of battlefield artifacts documenting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russian missiles strike port near Odesa, killing seven, officials say

Another 15 people injured in attack on one of three ports important for Ukrainian grain and other exports. What we know on day 1,396

The Guardian - AU

Putin Promises No More Wars If Russia is 'Treated With Respect'

During a Kremlin-organized broadcast, where he answered questions from international journalists, the Russian president promised that there would be no more "special military operations" if the West treated Russia with "respect."

International Business Times

Ukraine cannot continue to survive on Europe’s starvation rations

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Despite agreeing to a €90bn interest-free loan that could keep Kyiv afloat for two years, European leaders seem unduly nervous about forcing Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. If Europe is ever to defeat Russia, it must now go further – or risk humiliation

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Ukraine strikes Russian tanker in the Mediterranean after receiving £80bn European loan

Vladimir Putin reiterated his hardline demands of Ukraine at a conference as Kyiv met for more talks to end the war

The Independent UK

Europe mustn’t build its own house of dynamite

Letters: A compelling model for sustainable security without nuclear deterrence or offensive military capabilities could be developed, writes Dr Ian Davis. Plus letters from Prof Michael Rustin and Jon Duke

The Guardian - UK

Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy during marathon press conference

‘Why do ordinary people live worse than Papuans [citizens of Papua New Guinea]?’ hit out one Russian viewer

The Independent UK

EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc’s deep divisions

By agreeing to provide a loan of €90 billion (£79 billion) for the years 2026-2027, EU leaders have set the direction for the future of support for Ukraine.

The Conversation

Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

Ukraine hit Russian-linked tanker Qendil with drones in the Mediterranean on Friday, marking the first shadow fleet strike outside Black Sea.

Euronews

How the EU's reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour

On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.

Euronews

Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions

The Ukrainian and Polish presidents have met in Warsaw to emphasize unity against Russia and progress on historical reconciliation

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What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

The Guardian - UK

EU’s Ukraine loan may have been Plan B, but don’t underestimate its significance to the bloc

This €90bn agreement won out over a plan to use frozen Russian assets, but has been hailed a ‘huge deal for the EU’

The Independent UK

Denmark blames Russia for ‘destructive’ cyberattacks ahead of elections

The intelligence service said the attacks were part of Russia's ‘hybrid war’ against the West

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine attacks Russian ‘shadow’ tanker off Libyan coast

Reportedly critical drone strike is first in Mediterranean since full-scale invasion began as maritime conflict grows

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say

Claudio Neves Valente, who was found dead in a storage facility, also killed an MIT professor. Plus, what will your life look like in 2035?

Euronews

Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue

During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves welcomes EU deal to loan billions to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the move will ‘truly strengthen our resilience’.

The Independent UK

Russia claims its spy chief held ‘lengthy’ phone call with new head of MI6

Blaise Metreweli took office as the first female MI6 chief in October

The Conversation

Dispatches from a year of global conflict and uncertainty

This newsletter was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.

Radio France Internationale

EU greenlights €90bn loan for Ukraine, without frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders have agreed a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, offering Kyiv a financial lifeline as it faces mounting budgetary pressure, but stopped short of the contentious step of using frozen Russian state assets.

Euronews

EU leaders agree on €90 billion support package for Ukraine at Brussels summit

Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.

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