Zelenskyy and Trump near 100% agreement on U.S.-Ukraine security framework

Ukraine must receive ironclad security guarantees immediately upon the cessation of hostilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered this message on Sunday, December 28, following high-level discussions with U.S. and Ukrainian leadership.

Blizzard, heavy snow and extreme winds grip Romania until Monday

Meteorologists have issued a new extreme weather warning for areas in 11 counties, valid from Sunday until Monday, 10:00 a.m. At the same time, the weather forecast has been updated, with almost the entire country under weather alerts, Hotnews.ro reports.

Santa Claus with garbage bags leads holiday cleanup on Bulgarian beaches

For Christmas, dozens of volunteers decided to give nature its most precious gift: a cleaner shore. In Bulgaria, the "Clean Christmas" initiative celebrated its eighth consecutive year, bringing together people of all ages on the Black Sea coast with a clear message: pollution can no longer be ignored.

Brigitte Bardot: A lasting symbol of female freedom in film

Brigitte Bardot, known as "BB," was a symbol of female emancipation and sexual freedom in French cinema from the 1950s to the 1970s. Later in life, she became a pioneer in the fight against animal cruelty. She passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, as announced in a statement by the foundation bearing her name.

Trump orders military strikes in Nigeria and Syria to "stop the massacre" of innocents

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday night that the United States has conducted "numerous strikes" against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwestern Nigeria.

Denmark outraged: Trump suggests US could "obtain" Greenland for security

The European Commission has reaffirmed that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, must be preserved. The statement followed Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to the territory.

Ukraine eyes concrete security guarantees in latest 20-point peace roadmap

Ukraine is accelerating its diplomatic efforts to end the war, ensuring all transition steps are realistic and effective, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced following high-level talks with U.S. presidential envoys.

From Gaza to New York: How the world celebrated Christmas in 2025

Christmas traditions vary significantly across the globe. In the Gaza Strip, Christmas was observed for the first time following two years of conflict, with local communities offering prayers for lasting peace.

Newly released documents show Putin sought Russia’s accession to NATO during Bush presidency

A declassified transcript released by the U.S. National Security Archive reveals that in 2001, Russian President Vladimir Putin asked his American counterpart, George W. Bush, to consider Russia's entry into NATO.

WhatsApp vows to protect privacy as Russians sue over messaging bans

WhatsApp has announced it will defend the right of its Russian users to private communication. This comes as Russian authorities continue to throttle messaging services, prompting citizens to sue Roskomnadzor and the Ministry of Digital Development.

Financial watchdog adds 4,000 names to extremist registry as Kremlin intensifies crackdown

Russia’s federal financial monitoring service, Rosfinmonitoring, expanded its registry of "terrorists and extremists" by a record 4,018 names in 2025. According to an investigation by the outlet Viorstka, this represents a 26% increase compared to the previous year.

Unity and identity define Ukraine’s survival against Russian aggression

Ukrainian unity, faith, and identity remain stronger than the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared in his Christmas message.