December 25 Poland scrambles jets on Christmas after detecting Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace Poland scrambled fighter jets on Christmas morning after detecting a Russian reconnaissance aircraft near its airspace over the Baltic Sea.
December 24 Ukraine, US near 20-point peace deal as Putin spurns Zelenskyy Christmas ceasefire offer Ukraine and U.S. near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback signals changes needed.
December 22 Russian general killed by car bomb, third senior military leader killed this year Russian Lt. General Fanil Sarvarov killed in Moscow car bombing as investigators suspect Ukrainian intelligence involvement in the deadly attack on Monday.
December 21 Trump's team reports concrete progress in Ukraine peace negotiations with European partners Ukraine peace talks in Florida reportedly show major progress as president Trump's envoy works with Ukrainian officials on framework to end Russia war.
December 21 Russia says Ukraine peace talks 'proceeding constructively,' as Kremlin launches deadly strike on Odesa Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine reportedly proceed "constructively" in Florida even as deadly missile strike hits Odesa, killing eight people.
December 20 Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.
December 19 Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect' Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if its treated "with respect" and claimed he is "ready and willing" to end the Ukraine war "peacefully."
December 19 Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.
December 18 Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war' Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make next year a year of war."
December 18 The America first National Security Strategy — through the eyes of 'We the People' Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.