On December 4, 2025, Russian forces seized Chervone in Zaporizhia, while Ukraine targeted Russian oil depots and the Druzhba pipeline. Peace talks between President Trump and Putin yielded no breakthroughs, though dialogue continues with Ukrainian officials. The UN backed a resolution demanding the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia, opposed by Moscow. Ukraine approved a 2026 budget emphasizing defense, and the EU proposed raising €90 billion for Ukraine through frozen Russian assets amidst ongoing energy dependency issues.
