Putin Signals Readiness for Talks with Macron Amid EU Peace Push
Putin says he’s ready for dialogue with Macron if mutual political will exists, echoing Macron’s EU summit call for talks to secure lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Chinese Mainland and Ukraine Deepen Ties at Beijing Consultations
On December 18, 2025, senior diplomats from the Chinese mainland and Ukraine met in Beijing to review achievements and chart future cooperation in trade, agriculture, science and culture.
Backlash Grows Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the island of Taiwan have sparked backlash in Japan and the Chinese mainland, as critics call for mutual respect and genuine dialogue.
Zelenskyy: US Peace Talks Constructive but Challenging
Zelenskyy calls US talks on a Ukraine peace plan ‘constructive but not easy’. He meets EU leaders in London today, with further discussions in Brussels this week.