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Here for Ukraine information. Pro-Ukraine. Once-a-day info highlights roundup from the Kyiv Independent, UNITED24 Media, Live: Ukraine Telegram, done when I get time. Twitter: @mmouse44073558 All opinions are mine alone. Ducks are great.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Trump envoy Keith Kellogg says a Ukraine peace deal is in its ‘final stretch,’ with control over Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as key sticking points (kyivindependent.com/kellogg-clai...
⚡️Trump envoy Keith Kellogg says a Ukraine peace deal is in its ‘final stretch,’ with control over Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as key sticking points (kyivindependent.com/kellogg-clai...
https://kyivindependent.com/kellogg-claims-ukraine-peace-deal-close-with-donetsk-zaporizhzhia-among-key-sticking-points/)>>
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Trump envoy Keith Kellogg says a Ukraine peace deal is in its ‘final stretch,’ with control over Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as key sticking points (kyivindependent.com/kellogg-clai...
⚡️Trump envoy Keith Kellogg says a Ukraine peace deal is in its ‘final stretch,’ with control over Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as key sticking points (kyivindependent.com/kellogg-clai...
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇮🇳 Russia is considering expanding cooperation with India for joint drone production — ISW
Rostec head Sergei Chemezov said Moscow is negotiating with India on localizing drone production, including the >>
🇮🇳 Russia is considering expanding cooperation with India for joint drone production — ISW
Rostec head Sergei Chemezov said Moscow is negotiating with India on localizing drone production, including the >>
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇮🇳 Russia is considering expanding cooperation with India for joint drone production — ISW
Rostec head Sergei Chemezov said Moscow is negotiating with India on localizing drone production, including the >>
🇮🇳 Russia is considering expanding cooperation with India for joint drone production — ISW
Rostec head Sergei Chemezov said Moscow is negotiating with India on localizing drone production, including the >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights
Ukraine is conducting search-and-assault operations in Pokrovsk (www.kyivpost.com/post/65759) and holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Ukraine is conducting search-and-assault operations in Pokrovsk (www.kyivpost.com/post/65759) and holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad amid ongoing Russian attacks.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights
Ukraine is conducting search-and-assault operations in Pokrovsk (www.kyivpost.com/post/65759) and holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Ukraine is conducting search-and-assault operations in Pokrovsk (www.kyivpost.com/post/65759) and holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad amid ongoing Russian attacks.
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights
🇮🇹Italy will transfer equipment to Ukraine to support the energy infrastructure in the coming days.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced this following a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
🇮🇹Italy will transfer equipment to Ukraine to support the energy infrastructure in the coming days.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced this following a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights
🇮🇹Italy will transfer equipment to Ukraine to support the energy infrastructure in the coming days.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced this following a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
🇮🇹Italy will transfer equipment to Ukraine to support the energy infrastructure in the coming days.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced this following a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 8, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception, but 15 locations hit (incl. debris)
■ 🇷🇺 air strikes above average, but MLRS ones well below; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio slightly down
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/kMVHVsKIFxo
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception, but 15 locations hit (incl. debris)
■ 🇷🇺 air strikes above average, but MLRS ones well below; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio slightly down
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/kMVHVsKIFxo
December 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 8, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception, but 15 locations hit (incl. debris)
■ 🇷🇺 air strikes above average, but MLRS ones well below; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio slightly down
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/kMVHVsKIFxo
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■ Overnight attacks: triple-digit, all drones; decent interception, but 15 locations hit (incl. debris)
■ 🇷🇺 air strikes above average, but MLRS ones well below; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio slightly down
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/kMVHVsKIFxo
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call ' with Witkoff, Kushner.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United >>
⚡️Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call ' with Witkoff, Kushner.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United >>
Zelensky–Trump envoys call centered on territorial concessions, security guarantees, Axios reported
Territorial concessions and security guarantees were among the most sensitive issues in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent call with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, sources told Axios.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call ' with Witkoff, Kushner.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United >>
⚡️Zelensky reports 'long and substantive call ' with Witkoff, Kushner.
"Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace. We agreed on the next steps and formats for talks with the United >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The Kremlin positively reacted to the recently released US National Security Strategy (NSS).
Key Takeaways Thread
The Kremlin positively reacted to the recently released US National Security Strategy (NSS).
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 7, 2025
The Kremlin positively reacted to the National Security Strategy (NSS). Dmitry Peskov stated that it is "largely consistent with the vision."
understandingwar.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The Kremlin positively reacted to the recently released US National Security Strategy (NSS).
Key Takeaways Thread
The Kremlin positively reacted to the recently released US National Security Strategy (NSS).
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
‼️ The Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily lost all external power due to Russian shelling.
According to the IAEA, the 330 kV line was reconnected about half an hour after the attack, but the main 750 kV line remains >>
‼️ The Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily lost all external power due to Russian shelling.
According to the IAEA, the 330 kV line was reconnected about half an hour after the attack, but the main 750 kV line remains >>
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
‼️ The Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily lost all external power due to Russian shelling.
According to the IAEA, the 330 kV line was reconnected about half an hour after the attack, but the main 750 kV line remains >>
‼️ The Zaporizhzhia NPP temporarily lost all external power due to Russian shelling.
According to the IAEA, the 330 kV line was reconnected about half an hour after the attack, but the main 750 kV line remains >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
US promises pre-Christmas arms boost for Ukraine, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65690) pushes for Europe-led NATO by 2027.
Senior US defense officials warned European partners that while military aid to Kyiv is >>
US promises pre-Christmas arms boost for Ukraine, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65690) pushes for Europe-led NATO by 2027.
Senior US defense officials warned European partners that while military aid to Kyiv is >>
US Promises Pre-Christmas Arms Boost for Ukraine, Pushes for Europe-Led NATO by 2027
Senior US defense officials warned European partners that while military aid to Kyiv is set to rise, Washington will no longer anchor NATO’s conventional defenses past 2027.
www.kyivpost.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
US promises pre-Christmas arms boost for Ukraine, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65690) pushes for Europe-led NATO by 2027.
Senior US defense officials warned European partners that while military aid to Kyiv is >>
US promises pre-Christmas arms boost for Ukraine, (www.kyivpost.com/post/65690) pushes for Europe-led NATO by 2027.
Senior US defense officials warned European partners that while military aid to Kyiv is >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Ukrainian military forces liberated the village of Tykhe in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
On November 21, Russians published a video of soldiers holding the Russian flag on the Oleksandrivka direction and >>
Ukrainian military forces liberated the village of Tykhe in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
On November 21, Russians published a video of soldiers holding the Russian flag on the Oleksandrivka direction and >>
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
Ukrainian military forces liberated the village of Tykhe in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
On November 21, Russians published a video of soldiers holding the Russian flag on the Oleksandrivka direction and >>
Ukrainian military forces liberated the village of Tykhe in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
On November 21, Russians published a video of soldiers holding the Russian flag on the Oleksandrivka direction and >>
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
December 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
Key Takeaways Thread
Russian forces launched 704 total missiles and drones against Ukraine overnight on December 5 to 6, heavily targeting railway and energy infrastructure across the country.
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 7, 2025 (2/2)
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■ 246 overnight attacks, including five missiles; interception rate could be better, 14 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes down from the previous day; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio edges slightly lower
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/puJRDUJmynw
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■ 246 overnight attacks, including five missiles; interception rate could be better, 14 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes down from the previous day; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio edges slightly lower
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/puJRDUJmynw
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 7, 2025 (2/2)
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■ 246 overnight attacks, including five missiles; interception rate could be better, 14 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes down from the previous day; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio edges slightly lower
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/puJRDUJmynw
...
■ 246 overnight attacks, including five missiles; interception rate could be better, 14 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes down from the previous day; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio edges slightly lower
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/puJRDUJmynw
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread.
⚡️ Putin wraps up first India visit in 4 years , touts 'privileged partnership' on oil, defense.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would continue supplying fuel to India's "rapidly growing economy," calling Moscow a reliable energy partner.
⚡️ Putin wraps up first India visit in 4 years , touts 'privileged partnership' on oil, defense.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would continue supplying fuel to India's "rapidly growing economy," calling Moscow a reliable energy partner.
Putin wraps up first India visit in 4 years, touts 'privileged partnership' on oil, defense
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would continue supplying fuel to India's "rapidly growing economy," calling Moscow a reliable energy partner.
kyivindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread.
⚡️ Putin wraps up first India visit in 4 years , touts 'privileged partnership' on oil, defense.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would continue supplying fuel to India's "rapidly growing economy," calling Moscow a reliable energy partner.
⚡️ Putin wraps up first India visit in 4 years , touts 'privileged partnership' on oil, defense.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would continue supplying fuel to India's "rapidly growing economy," calling Moscow a reliable energy partner.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
🇫🇷 Drones were spotted flying over the Ile Longue naval base in France. Attempts to shoot them down failed, Le Figaro reports.
The base, where nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are stationed, is a key element of France’s nuclear deterrent. >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Washington’s new National Security Strategy marks a sharp break from past US policy (www.kyivpost.com/post/65687) — urging a halt to NATO enlargement and warning that Europe faces “civilizational erasure.” >>
Washington’s new National Security Strategy marks a sharp break from past US policy (www.kyivpost.com/post/65687) — urging a halt to NATO enlargement and warning that Europe faces “civilizational erasure.” >>
US Strategy Urges Halt to NATO Expansion, Warns Europe of ‘Civilizational Erasure’
No previous US strategy has used such language, which signals a freeze in NATO’s open-door policy at a moment when Ukraine is seeking a membership roadmap.
www.kyivpost.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Washington’s new National Security Strategy marks a sharp break from past US policy (www.kyivpost.com/post/65687) — urging a halt to NATO enlargement and warning that Europe faces “civilizational erasure.” >>
Washington’s new National Security Strategy marks a sharp break from past US policy (www.kyivpost.com/post/65687) — urging a halt to NATO enlargement and warning that Europe faces “civilizational erasure.” >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇺🇸The US unveiled a new national security strategy. It mentions the war in Ukraine and criticizes the EU.
Here are the main points:
🔴War in Ukraine. The US calls ceasefire negotiations their >>
🇺🇸The US unveiled a new national security strategy. It mentions the war in Ukraine and criticizes the EU.
Here are the main points:
🔴War in Ukraine. The US calls ceasefire negotiations their >>
December 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇺🇸The US unveiled a new national security strategy. It mentions the war in Ukraine and criticizes the EU.
Here are the main points:
🔴War in Ukraine. The US calls ceasefire negotiations their >>
🇺🇸The US unveiled a new national security strategy. It mentions the war in Ukraine and criticizes the EU.
Here are the main points:
🔴War in Ukraine. The US calls ceasefire negotiations their >>
Reposted by Dances with Ducks
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 6, 2025 (1/2)
■ Casualties remain above the 7-day average, while engagements stay below it
■ Considerable equipment losses; 12th-highest for drones, and unarmored vehicle losses are above average as well
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
■ Casualties remain above the 7-day average, while engagements stay below it
■ Considerable equipment losses; 12th-highest for drones, and unarmored vehicle losses are above average as well
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
December 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 6, 2025 (1/2)
■ Casualties remain above the 7-day average, while engagements stay below it
■ Considerable equipment losses; 12th-highest for drones, and unarmored vehicle losses are above average as well
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
■ Casualties remain above the 7-day average, while engagements stay below it
■ Considerable equipment losses; 12th-highest for drones, and unarmored vehicle losses are above average as well
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 6, 2025 (2/2)
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■ Officer deaths: +121, incl. 13 senior ones
■ Overnight attacks: 3rd-highest, incl. 51 missiles; good interception, but 32 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes above avg; highest 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio to date
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
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■ Officer deaths: +121, incl. 13 senior ones
■ Overnight attacks: 3rd-highest, incl. 51 missiles; good interception, but 32 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes above avg; highest 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio to date
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 6, 2025 (2/2)
...
■ Officer deaths: +121, incl. 13 senior ones
■ Overnight attacks: 3rd-highest, incl. 51 missiles; good interception, but 32 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes above avg; highest 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio to date
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
...
■ Officer deaths: +121, incl. 13 senior ones
■ Overnight attacks: 3rd-highest, incl. 51 missiles; good interception, but 32 locations hit
■ 🇷🇺 MLRS strikes above avg; highest 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio to date
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/r3AtWcKu8ec
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
US and Ukrainian officials continued peace talks to end the war in Ukraine in Miami, Florida on December 4 and 5.
Key Takeaways Thread
US and Ukrainian officials continued peace talks to end the war in Ukraine in Miami, Florida on December 4 and 5.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 5, 2025
US and Ukrainian officials continued peace talks to end the war in Ukraine in Miami, Florida on December 4 and 5.
understandingwar.org
December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
US and Ukrainian officials continued peace talks to end the war in Ukraine in Miami, Florida on December 4 and 5.
Key Takeaways Thread
US and Ukrainian officials continued peace talks to end the war in Ukraine in Miami, Florida on December 4 and 5.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Ukraine's top security officials meet US negotiators (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-top-security-official-meets-witkoff-kushner-in-miami-to-discuss-peace-talks/) in Miami amid peace push.
⚡️Ukraine's top security officials meet US negotiators (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-top-security-official-meets-witkoff-kushner-in-miami-to-discuss-peace-talks/) in Miami amid peace push.
Ukraine's top security officials meet US negotiators in Miami amid peace push
The visit comes amid a surge of diplomatic efforts after the U.S. backed a 28-point plan that many viewed as effectively pushing Ukraine toward capitulation in Russia's all-out war.
kyivindependent.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
⚡️Ukraine's top security officials meet US negotiators (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-top-security-official-meets-witkoff-kushner-in-miami-to-discuss-peace-talks/) in Miami amid peace push.
⚡️Ukraine's top security officials meet US negotiators (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-top-security-official-meets-witkoff-kushner-in-miami-to-discuss-peace-talks/) in Miami amid peace push.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇧🇪🇩🇪 Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has confirmed an urgent meeting with German Chancellor Merz regarding the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Belgium, which holds most of the frozen Russian assets, >>
🇧🇪🇩🇪 Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has confirmed an urgent meeting with German Chancellor Merz regarding the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Belgium, which holds most of the frozen Russian assets, >>
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
🇧🇪🇩🇪 Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has confirmed an urgent meeting with German Chancellor Merz regarding the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Belgium, which holds most of the frozen Russian assets, >>
🇧🇪🇩🇪 Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has confirmed an urgent meeting with German Chancellor Merz regarding the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Belgium, which holds most of the frozen Russian assets, >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
US has betrayed Ukraine and Europe — leaked call between Macron, Scholz, Stubb, Stoltenberg and Zelensky.
A leaked transcript of a high-level phone call between the leaders of France, Germany, Finland, NATO, and President >>
US has betrayed Ukraine and Europe — leaked call between Macron, Scholz, Stubb, Stoltenberg and Zelensky.
A leaked transcript of a high-level phone call between the leaders of France, Germany, Finland, NATO, and President >>
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
US has betrayed Ukraine and Europe — leaked call between Macron, Scholz, Stubb, Stoltenberg and Zelensky.
A leaked transcript of a high-level phone call between the leaders of France, Germany, Finland, NATO, and President >>
US has betrayed Ukraine and Europe — leaked call between Macron, Scholz, Stubb, Stoltenberg and Zelensky.
A leaked transcript of a high-level phone call between the leaders of France, Germany, Finland, NATO, and President >>