Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on his stance toward Ukraine's Donbas region this week, declaring Moscow will seize the area militarily unless Ukrainian forces withdraw. The ultimatum comes three years after Russia's 2022 invasion, with frontline cities like Kherson and Odesa still reeling from attacks that left thousands without power this week. 💥
Meanwhile, the EU proposed an unprecedented plan to fund Ukraine's defense by repurposing frozen Russian assets—a move Russia's Security Council called a potential 'act justifying war.' 🤯 As global powers scramble, French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss peace efforts, while U.S. envoys held talks with Ukrainian officials in Miami.
Kyiv remains defiant: 'We won’t gift territory to invaders,' said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Ukraine’s military reported holding key positions near Pokrovsk. With 19.2% of Ukraine under Russian control, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk, the stakes grow higher by the day. 🌐
Amid the chaos, Türkiye urged all sides to protect energy infrastructure after Black Sea attacks, highlighting how this conflict continues to ripple across borders. Will 2025 bring peace—or deeper escalation? The world watches. 🔍
