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11-12-2025
European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, held a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss a US-led plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The leaders agreed that intensive work on the peace plan will continue in the coming days. Trump had previously criticized European leaders, calling them 'weak' and suggesting the US could scale back support for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is under pressure to agree to a peace deal, but has refused to cede territory to Moscow. The Kremlin has welcomed Trump's statements on Ukraine, saying they align with Russia's view.
Entities: Donald Trump, Ukraine, Russia, European Union, Vladimir Putin • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after Myanmar's military conducted an air strike on a hospital in Rakhine state. The hospital is located in Mrauk-U town, an area controlled by the Arakan Army, one of the strongest ethnic armies fighting the country's military regime. The strike is part of the military's intensified air campaign to reclaim territory from ethnic armies since the 2021 coup. The military has not commented on the strikes, but pro-military accounts claim they were not aimed at civilians. The Arakan Army has condemned the attack, stating that most casualties were patients. The incident comes as the country prepares for a general election on December 28, which critics say will be neither free nor fair.
Entities: Myanmar, Myanmar military, Arakan Army, Rakhine state, Mrauk-U town • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
The article discusses a crisis in Europe regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Leaders of the 'e3' (Germany, France, and Britain) are meeting to discuss Ukraine's future. The European Union is grappling with decisions on how to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. The article highlights the complexities of European decision-making and the challenges posed by Russia's actions.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelensky, Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer, Vladimir Putin • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
Ukraine has delivered its response to the US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia to the Trump administration. The proposal, which has been whittled down from 28 to 20 points, includes elements such as a demilitarized zone, security guarantees for Ukraine, and potential EU membership by 2027. However, it also contains contentious points like formal US recognition of Russian-occupied territory and a cap on Ukraine's military personnel. President Trump has expressed his desire to resolve the conflict quickly and has suggested meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this weekend. Despite ongoing negotiations, there are concerns that the discussions are fragile and that Russian President Vladimir Putin may not be committed to a peace settlement.
Entities: Ukraine, US, Russia, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that Moscow will retaliate if European governments deploy troops to Ukraine or seize frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting with senior Trump administration officials to discuss Ukraine's reconstruction. Lavrov praised President Donald Trump's approach to a potential settlement, calling him the 'only Western leader' who understands the reasons the war was 'inevitable.' Zelenskyy stated that the meeting discussed 'key elements for recovery, various mechanisms, and visions for reconstruction' and reviewed updates to the '20 points of the framework document for ending the war.'
Entities: Sergey Lavrov, Russia, Europe, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to hold elections within 60-90 days, provided that security guarantees are met. This comes after US President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's lack of elections, calling Zelenskyy a 'dictator without elections.' Zelenskyy's change in stance involves working on legislative proposals to allow elections under martial law and seeking security guarantees from the US and European partners. The Ukrainian president emphasized the need to address security concerns and establish a legislative framework before holding elections.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia, Donald Trump, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
A British soldier, Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a 'tragic accident' while observing Ukrainian forces in Ukraine. The UK has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to hold a virtual meeting with European leaders to discuss a revised peace proposal ahead of a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump. Trump has been critical of European leaders, calling them 'weak', and has exchanged 'strong words' with them over Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine continues, with ongoing fighting and Russian drone attacks on energy infrastructure.
Entities: Lance Corporal George Hooley, Ukraine, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-12-2025
The collapse of a fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia has raised concerns about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) ability to mediate conflicts between its member states. Analysts are urging Asean to take urgent and coordinated action to prevent further escalation. The conflict has resulted in casualties and displaced residents along the disputed border. The truce, mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, had been seen as a success for Asean's conflict resolution efforts, but its collapse has exposed the bloc's limitations in enforcing agreements.
Entities: Thailand, Cambodia, Asean, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
