US President Donald Trump has said he exchanged "pretty strong words" with European leaders regarding Ukraine on Wednesday 10 December.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that over 80% of Ukrainians are "demanding a settlement" be made to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

EU ambassadors (Coreper I) have approved a plan for the Union to completely phase out imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027.

A meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in a videoconference format will take place on Thursday 11 December.

EU member states' permanent representatives have agreed upon new sanctions against Russia.

The Kremlin has welcomed recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, particularly his claims about Russia's advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine and the impossibility of Ukraine joining NATO.

Multiple officials have told CNN that current US and European assessments show no new major developments on the battlefield or signs of Russia holding the upper hand, despite previous remarks by US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump has again complained that Ukraine had supposedly not read a potential "peace agreement" and said that despite his respect for the Ukrainian people and military, Russia is much bigger and that "size" will win.

The outgoing government of the Netherlands has allocated an additional EUR 700 million to support Ukraine next year.

The United Kingdom is expanding its Atlantic Bastion programme, which aims to strengthen the protection of the country's underwater infrastructure amid growing threats from Russia.

Denmark plans to allocate DKK 9.4 billion (€1.26 billion) for military assistance to Ukraine in 2026, compared with DKK 16.5 billion (€2.21 billion) in 2025 and almost DKK 19 billion (€2.54 billion) in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal, citing diplomats, has reported that in recent days European leaders have issued a stern warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: do not make concessions to Russia without solid security guarantees from the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed that China support a moratorium on strikes against Ukraine's critical infrastructure this winter.

The Netherlands have allocated €35 million in funding for material assistance to help Ukraine's defence forces get through the winter.

The meeting of NATO ministers has resulted in agreements on the supply of weapons under the PURL programme worth approximately US$1 billion.

Sweden, as a state located close to Russia, recognises that Moscow poses a real threat and must be deterred.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has said that the updated – and not yet published – European Commission plan for handing over frozen Russian assets to Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable for his country.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has stated that European NATO member states are convinced that any schemes to divide Europe, similar to the Yalta agreements after World War II, are unacceptable.

Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky has claimed that Ukraine has lost the war from a military perspective, reiterating views he has expressed since last year regarding the war and his government's position.

A senior NATO official has said that Ukrainian defence forces in Myrnohrad have been "virtually encircled" and are reliant on drones for supplies, and has stated that Russian troops control more than 95% of the city of Pokrovsk.

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has accused Europe of "cutting off" contact with Russia and claimed that it is also "impeding" the United States and the "peace plan" of US President Donald Trump.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the US delegation, comprising US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, will convey signals to Ukraine immediately after their meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

The Swedish government has announced a new package of civilian assistance for Ukraine worth more than 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (€100 million) to address the country's most urgent needs in recovery and strengthening resilience.

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul believes that Ukraine may be forced to make "painful concessions" in the effort to end Russia's war of aggression – a process that could ultimately conclude with a referendum.

European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath believes that US President Donald Trump's efforts to secure peace in Ukraine should not allow Russia to evade accountability for war crimes.

Russia has failed to secure a seat on the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN agency responsible for maritime safety.

Russia is taking steps to Russify people living in the territory it has illegally occupied since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said that Russia has been ready to state in writing that it does not intend to attack Europe.

Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, has outlined ways the organisation could help reinforce peace once the Russo-Ukrainian war ends, as discussions continue over the US "peace plan" for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has revealed the number of drones supplied by Latvia this year under the Drone Capability Coalition.