Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia’s Rostov region killed three people as Kyiv continues targeting infrastructure deep within Russian borders. Simultaneously, President Zelenskyy is pressuring EU leaders to release €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to sustain Ukraine’s war effort through 2027. The funding plan remains stalled due to legal concerns from Belgium and opposition from Russia-friendly members like Hungary. While U.S. and Russian negotiators prepare to discuss peace plans in Miami, both nations remain deadlocked over territorial disputes.
Date: December 18, 2025. Source: aljazeera.com