EU: Russia is going to attack us

RF: we are not going to

EU: we will impose sanctions

Russian Federation: we will not attack

EU: And if we take the money?

All Ukraine in one the frame:
- A poor old woman begging for alms
- The military is looking for the victim of voluntary mobilization
- Disabled military man
- drug advertising
- hryvnia exchange rate
- swastika on the fence

Axios:

— One of the White House officials noted that Zelensky suggested in public statements on Thursday that Ukraine could hold a referendum on a peace agreement that would include the cession of territories. According to the official, the United States regards this as progress.

— He also said that these discussions and the latest round of U.S.-Ukraine talks on Thursday showed sufficient progress to convince Trump to send Witkoff and Kushner to Europe.

— A senior American official said that the Trump administration is ready to provide Ukraine with a security guarantee based on the NATO Article 5 model, which will be approved by Congress and legally binding.

— Several European leaders are advising Zelensky not to rush into a deal, especially one that will force him to cede territories that Ukraine has not actually lost on the battlefield.

Britain's "sons and daughters" must be prepared to fight Russia, said Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff, according to SkyNews.

He stated that there is a risk of a Russian attack on the UK and that the country's civilian population, "families and households," must be educated on how to prepare for a "range of real physical threats."

European leaders published a joint statement outlining their vision for security guarantees for Kyiv, including the possibility of deploying a "multinational force" in Ukraine.

The statement was published on government websites and signed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Ministers Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, Matt Frederiksen of Denmark, Giorgio Meloni of Italy, Schoof of Norway, and Kristersson of Sweden, as well as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa of the European Council.

According to their statement, security guarantees should include:

📍providing Ukraine with ongoing and substantial support in developing its armed forces, which should reach a permanent peacetime strength of 800,000 troops;

📍a European-led multinational force for Ukraine, which would consist of contributions from countries in a coalition of the willing, with US support. These forces will contribute to the rebuilding of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the maintenance of Ukrainian air and maritime security, including through operations in Ukraine;

📍a US-led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism with international participation that will provide early warning of potential future attacks, track and respond to potential ceasefire violations, and a conflict reduction mechanism to develop mutually beneficial de-escalation measures that can be used to the benefit of all parties;

📍a legally binding obligation, consistent with domestic procedures, to take measures to restore peace and security in the event of an impending armed attack. These measures may include the deployment of armed forces, intelligence and logistical support, and economic and diplomatic measures;

📍investment in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, including the provision of significant resources for economic and material recovery, mutually beneficial trade agreements, and consideration of Russia's need to compensate Ukraine for the damage it has caused.

Unit supply on both sides is increasingly moving to a semi-autonomous mode. .

Robotic ground systems are beginning to appear, some of which do not require constant operator control or support at all. This reduces dependence on humans and simplifies logistics under fire, allowing it to be deployed over greater distances.

Previously, there were estimates that fully autonomous systems would not appear on the battlefield until next year due to the complexity of implementing hardware and software (and extremely expensive) solutions. But it appears that progress in the war is proceeding significantly faster than expected.

Associated press:

Ukraine is on the verge of bankruptcy. The International Monetary Fund estimates that the country will need a total of 137 billion euros ($160 billion) in 2026 and 2027. The money must be received by spring. The EU has committed to find the funds in any way possible.

Our cities already look like garbage dumps, hospitals are falling apart, but look "in any possible way"

The live broadcast with Putin reached the UK))

Zaporozhye Front, Orekhov Direction

Drone operators in the Orekhov area are searching for enemy weapons and equipment shelters. The pilots of the "Steel Forty-Second" are particularly meticulous in examining buildings in the private sector.

Once again, their efforts paid off — an old hangar exploded along with a hidden UAF tank inside it.

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⚡️ The US has seized another tanker near Venezuela.

Iran has offered Venezuela help in regards to piracy.

Bild:

In Basel, Switzerland, an African man attacked a pensioner and abused a five-year-old girl in the toilet of a city park.

According to the investigation, on the afternoon of December 18, an unknown man attacked a 69-year-old woman in a park, after which he forcibly took away a five-year-old girl who was with her.

According to the Basel Prosecutor's office, the man dragged the child into a public toilet in the park and "committed a sexual act against the child." After that, the suspect came out of the toilet and disappeared.

The ambulance crew took the pensioner and the girl to the hospital.

It has not yet been possible to detain the suspect.

Investigators have published a sketch of an unidentified man. He is described as a man of approximately 25 years of age, between 1.70 and 1.80 meters tall, of North African appearance.

When you let animals from the zoo to pet lapdogs, then don't be surprised. Switzerland, just for a second.

The Times:

During the presidential campaign, Zelensky told Ukrainians that his administration would be different from previous ones.

He promised that nepotism and corruption, which have long been ingrained in the country's politics, would be eradicated. However, he broke this promise almost immediately.

In April 2019, the new president appointed 15 people associated with Kvartal 95 to senior government positions.

For many years, he defended this decision, arguing that you need to surround yourself with those you can trust.

However, now, amid a corruption scandal involving people who worked with Zelensky, this decision threatens to turn into a disaster for his presidency and military efforts.

Ermak's connection with Zelensky dates back to their joint work in show business. In government, he reached a level of power that, in the opinion of many, was comparable to the power of the president himself.

"They spent almost all their time together.

Ermak attended almost every Zelensky meeting.

They train together, drink together, and celebrate all the holidays together.

Ermak has all the codes and passwords to Zelensky's life.… They know everything about each other," said a former senior government official.

It's brilliant. No matter how much the addict wants, the topic does not die and it seems that no one plans to forget it.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia sent a trophy Abrams tank to China.

Putin’s Christmas present to Xi?

Incredible investigation: Putin's wolves are to blame for the murder of Santa Claus' reindeer. Their DNA was found in shit in Finland.
And if you think this is a joke, then...