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Ukraine: opening EU accession talks is an important boost for Zelensky despite Orbán's obstruction

Hungarian prime minister, Victor Orban, threw a major tantrum at the European Council meeting in Brussels on December 14 2023. Essentially doing the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding, he prevented agreement on a major €50 billion (£25.7 billion) financial package for Ukraine.

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Yes, tiredness is ravaging the Ukrainian soldiers I meet. But they never think of giving up

We in Ukraine always knew this would be a long war. To sustain the fight, Zelenskiy must find a way to give those on the frontline a break, says Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk

The Guardian - UK

5 things to know about US aid to Ukraine

From the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the U.S. government has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine’s war effort. The Biden administration has repeatedly produced emergency spending packages to support the Ukrainian government and military. That funding has so far amounted to US$113 billion.

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Georgia Will Fail As Independent State Outside EU: Jailed Ex-leader

Georgia's imprisoned opposition leader and former president Mikheil Saakashvili has warned that Tbilisi's failure to secure European Union membership would put at risk its very existence as an independent nation.

International Business Times

Kremlin says Ukraine joining EU ‘very remote prospect’; 14 Russian drones shot down – as it happened

Ukrainian president Zelenskiy had hailed opening of accession talks, calling EU decision ‘a victory for all of Europe’

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine EU talks a 'turning point' which could see a South-North Korea style split for war-torn country

But Hungary blocked a £43 billion package of financial aid for Kyiv

Evening Standard

Japan expands sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Tokyo adds 57 Russian new organisations to its trade blacklist in latest measures to punish Moscow.

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Ukraine gets a boost toward EU membership, but Hungary blocks an aid deal

The aid package for Ukraine was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The EU did approve opening membership negotiations with Ukraine and its neighbor Moldova.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 660

As the war enters its 660th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 660

Hungary vetoes aid package for Ukraine; Kremlin says EU accession for Ukraine ‘very remote prospect’

The Guardian - AU

EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Volodymyr Zelensky hailed it as a victory for Ukraine and for Europe

Evening Standard

Zelenskyy claims ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open Ukraine membership talks

Moment of celebration turns bittersweet as Hungary carries through on threats to block financial aid for Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

EU sidesteps Viktor Orbán to open membership talks with Ukraine

Decision after hours of tense negotiations in Brussels is critical boost to Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The Guardian - UK

Putin confronted by critical text messages beamed on screen at year-end news conference

President sought to paint rosy picture of Russia at four-hour-long event – but citizens had other plans

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Zelenskyy makes first visit to US military headquarters in Germany, voices optimism about US aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made his first visit to the U.S. military headquarters in Germany where allied leaders coordinate the delivery of weapons and other aid to the war effort

Radio France Internationale

Putin tells Russia 'victory will be ours' as Ukraine takes centre stage at EU summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realises its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t betray Ukraine over EU accession, Zelenskiy urges leaders

Ukrainian leader says delay would give Vladimir Putin a ‘satisfied smile’, as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán threatens veto

The Independent UK

Watch: Putin holds first annual news conference since start of Ukraine war

Watch as Vladimir Putin holds his first major news conference in two years on Thursday (14 December).

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says Russian goals in Ukraine are unchanged and there will only be peace when it achieves them – as it happened

Russian leader conducts first end of year press conference since start of invasion

The Independent UK

European Union is sorely tested to keep its promises to Ukraine intact

European Union leaders are struggling to keep their two most elementary promises to Ukraine at war intact — to give it the wherewithal to stave off the Russian invasion and maintain its hope of joining the wealthy bloc

International Business Times

EU Leaders Wrestle With Orban Over Ukraine Support

EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday as he threatens to veto a massive aid package and a start to membership talks for Ukraine.

France 24

Scores wounded in Russian strikes on Kyiv and Odesa as Ukraine seeks more aid from Europe

A barrage of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv on Wednesday, wounding more than 50 people, and dozens of drones targeted Odesa on Thursday, wounding more than 10, said Ukrainian officials, as President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more military support in Europe after a trip to Washington secured no new pledges.

The Independent UK

New Polish PM calls ‘apathy on Ukraine unacceptable’ as EU braces for bitter tussle with Orban

EU fears Hungarian leader will singularly veto Kyiv’s accession to bloc and funding package at upcoming summit

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 659

As the war enters its 659th day, these are the main developments.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 659

EU leaders prepare for showdown with Hungary over Ukrainian membership talks; more than 50 injured in Russian missile attack on Kyiv

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