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flag Putin claims Russian forces regained strategic initiative in Ukraine, citing gains in Kursk and key towns, while Ukraine reports a drone strike on a Russian sub and secures €90B in EU aid.

flag On December 19, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russian forces had regained strategic initiative in Ukraine, citing advances in the Kursk region and the capture of key towns including Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) and Kupyansk. flag He asserted that Ukrainian attempts to retake these areas had failed, resulting in heavy losses, and claimed Russia would achieve its military objectives by year’s end. flag Putin emphasized ongoing momentum, a strong military recruitment effort, and economic resilience, while dismissing Western criticism and warning against using frozen Russian assets. flag Meanwhile, Ukraine reported its first underwater drone strike on a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk, and President Zelenskyy welcomed €90 billion in EU financial support for 2026–2027, highlighting the importance of financial security and frozen assets. flag U.S. officials noted progress in peace talks.

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