EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan. Instead, the solution will be to take out joint EU loans.
ConflictsBrazil's president opens up about postponing the signing of the trade agreement with the EU. The EU wants to wait until January.
WorldBelgian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesting farmers at the EU summit in Brussels.
WorldRussian intelligence is threatening politicians and financial executives in Belgium, sources have told The Guardian. The pressure is aimed at getting Belgium to put a stop to the EU's plans to use frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine.
WorldPressure is mounting on EU leaders to agree on future support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself appeared at the summit to stress the seriousness of the situation. Ukraine is fighting for its life, he says in Brussels.
ConflictsThe pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present.
WorldItaly joins France in calling for a delay in the EU's major trade deal with the Mercosur countries in Latin America. Brazilian President Lula da Silva responds with a warning – it's now or never.
BusinessThe next few days will be crucial for continued support for Ukraine, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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