While talking to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, US President Donald Trump said that I think we are now closer than ever to stopping the war. He told that he had very long and very good talks with Zelensky as well as with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and NATO. He gave this statement after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders.

Ukraine should get protection like Article 5 of NATO

Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke to Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the President’s son-in-law Jared Kushner for the second consecutive day. This conversation was based on Trump’s initial proposal, which aimed to end the war. European leaders have proposed that a multinational force be deployed to enforce the peace agreement.

This will be part of the strong security guarantee supported by America. From America’s side, Ukraine can be given protection like Article 5 of NATO, that is, an attack on one will be considered an attack on all.

America will create ceasefire monitoring system

This system will monitor ceasefire violations and warn of future attacks. Ukraine’s army can number 8 lakh soldiers in peacetime and will continue to receive significant military support. Zelensky praised America’s new security guarantees, but said there are still differences of opinion on the question of leaving the areas.

Trump believes that Ukraine will have to give up some territory to Russia, but Zelensky is not ready to accept this.

Putin wants to capture areas of Ukraine

An American official said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to occupy these areas of Ukraine. America wants Ukraine to retreat from Donbass area (Donetsk and Lugansk), but Ukraine is refusing. Russia currently controls almost the entire area of ​​Lugansk and 80 percent of Donetsk.

As of now, no agreement has been reached on Ukrainian territories and there has been no response from Russia on the new proposals. Negotiations are ongoing and US officials are saying that the offer of security guarantees will not last forever.

Ukraine will not become a part of NATO

Trump has already said that Ukraine will not join NATO. Trump had cited Kiev’s NATO ambitions as the reason for Russia’s attack. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described Trump’s recent talks as ‘the possibility of a real peace process’ and called US security guarantees ‘important’.

On December 6, 2025, the big countries of Europe i.e. the European Union imposed a huge fine on Elon Musk’s Company X. This fine is about 120 million euros, i.e. about 140 million dollars. If we convert it into Indian rupees, it is approximately Rs 12.59 thousand crores. This is the first time that the European Union has punished a company using its new law Digital Services Act (DSA).

X’s blue checkmark system became the reason
In 2022, Elon Musk bought Twitter. After that he made major changes in the platform. The largest blue checkmark system. Earlier this checkmark was available only to famous and authentic people, but Musk said that now anyone can get this badge by paying money. The European Union did not like this.

In 2023, the European Union said, ‘This is a fraud. People will think that the account with blue check is authentic, but in reality any fake person can get it by paying money. This increases the risk of falling into the trap of scams, fake accounts and bad people who defraud users.

Additionally, X did not provide complete information about advertisements and did not allow researchers to access public data. The European Union believed that the rules of transparency were being broken due to this, so they started an investigation. But more than a year passed and the investigation seemed to be at a standstill. Finally, on December 6, 2025, the European Union cracked the whip and imposed the fine.

Big uproar due to interference of Trump government
America could not tolerate this at all. The US government said, ‘This is an attack on our companies. We will not remain silent. US Vice President JD Vance immediately tweeted, ‘Brussels (headquarters of the European Union), do not attack our companies in the name of censorship. The European Union should support open dialogue, not attack American companies in the name of nonsense.

Elon Musk read this and happily replied, ‘Thank you very much.’

Attacks by foreign governments on the American people
Then US Secretary of State Marco Rubio adopted a more tough tone. He said, ‘This $140 million fine is an attack by foreign governments not just on X, but on all American tech companies and the American people. Gone are the days of censoring Americans online.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr also wrote angrily, ‘Europe is subsidizing a backward continent with its own strict rules by collecting taxes from Americans. X is the target because it is a successful American tech company.

European Union clarified
Giving clarification, European Union Technology Commissioner Hanna Virkunen said, ‘This decision is related to the transparency of X. There is no question of censorship in this. The European Union wrote in its report, ‘This deception traps users in scams, fraud by fake people and bad people.’

Big conflict over the rules of the digital world
This fight is not just about fines. This is a big conflict between two continents over the rules of the digital world. America says that free speech is above all, do not harass our companies. Whereas the European Union says that we want security and transparency of users. This fine looks like a big storm.

China has the largest hold on rare earth minerals worldwide. This is the reason why he keeps threatening the European Union and America regarding its supply. Meanwhile, the European Union said on Tuesday (25 November 2025) that China’s sanctions are like a racket, which is a threat to Europe. European Union Vice President Stephane Sejorn, while addressing the parliamentarians, said that the European country should immediately accelerate its efforts to reduce its dependence on China’s important minerals.

‘Efforts to reduce dependence on China will have to be accelerated’

Stéphane Séjourn said in Parliament, “Now is the time for Europe to accelerate its strategy. It will have to make double efforts to reduce its dependence on China.” He called on European countries to try to diversify their supply chains. China contributes about 70 percent of global rare earth mining, due to which its role in the global supply chain is important. Regarding this, Stephen Sejourn said that very few licenses are being issued due to which the delivery is getting delayed.

China is running a racket: European Union

He said, “This process often requires companies to share sensitive information. These licenses are granted in exchange for information that often includes trade secrets. If we look at all the demands placed on our manufacturers to obtain licenses, these requirements seem like a racket.” Stephen Sejourn is planning to end the dependence of the European Union, a group of 27 countries, on China, about which he will reveal on December 3.

‘EU becomes victim of US-China trade tension’

Stephen Sejourn said that the European Union has become a victim of US-China trade tensions and has become the target of Beijing’s policies. Amid global uncertainties, the European Union is eyeing to build a comprehensive global agenda with India. Also, both sides can finalize a free trade agreement, defense framework agreement and a strategic agenda in their annual summit on January 27. The European Union is India’s largest trading partner. Bilateral merchandise trade between the two sides stood at US $ 135 billion in the financial year 2023-24.

Union Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said that India is in the advanced stage of negotiations with both the European Union and America for trade agreements. He said that talks with both regarding trade are now in their final stages.

America has imposed a penalty of 25 percent on India for purchasing oil from Russia. This is in addition to the 25 percent reciprocal duty on Indian goods entering the US markets. Overall, 50 percent additional import tariff is being imposed on Indian goods in America. New Delhi has called these tariffs unfair and imprudent.

‘Negotiations completed on 10 points with EU’

Speaking at an event in The Economic Times, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on 10 out of 20 points of the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while an agreement has been reached in principle on the other 4-5 points. Trade negotiators from both sides will meet next week. Then sensitive issues including trade barriers on steel and automobiles will be resolved. His aim is to complete negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by December.

EU Trade Commissioner will visit India in late November

Piyush Goyal said India hopes to achieve another breakthrough during the visit of the EU Trade Commissioner to India in late November and both sides are moving forward recognizing mutual sensitivities and strengths as they work to address shortcomings in other areas of the agreement.

Goyal had gone to Brussels recently

Let us tell you that Piyush Goyal was on a visit to Brussels from 26 to 28 October, where he met European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Shefkovic on the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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India has taken a historic decision for Republic Day 2026. This time the top leaders of the European Union (EU), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will be invited as chief guests. This will be the first time that two top leaders of an international organization will together attend this prestigious national function of India. Both the leaders will reach New Delhi in January 2026, which is considered a symbol of giving a new direction and strengthening to the deepening strategic, economic and diplomatic relations between India and the European Union.

According to the Indian Express report, sources have said that the process of inviting European Union (EU) leaders as the chief guests of Republic Day 2026 is in the final stages. New Delhi and Brussels will soon announce this formal invitation and acceptance. Inviting a foreign leader as the chief guest on Republic Day is considered an important and symbolic step in India’s foreign policy. This selection is not just a formality, but it reflects India’s strategic, economic and geopolitical priorities.

Who was the chief guest in 2025?

India celebrates Republic Day every year on 26 January, which commemorates the implementation of the Constitution in 1950. This event is a symbol of India’s democratic heritage and international friendship. Till now, heads of state or government of many countries have been the chief guests of this function. In 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the chief guest, while hosting two top EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa in 2026 will add a new chapter to India’s diplomatic history.

New strength in India-European Union relations

There has been significant progress in relations between India and the 27-member European Union in the last few months. After the visit of top representatives of the European Commission to India in February, dialogue and cooperation between the two sides has gained momentum. On October 20, the European Union approved a new strategic agenda, which aims to take India-EU relations to a new level. This agenda includes finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), promoting cooperation in technical, defence, security and public relations sectors.

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Tension between America and Russia may increase once again. The Trump administration has prepared new economic sanctions against Russia. This step will be taken if Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to delay ending the war in Ukraine. American officials have given this information to Reuters.

What is America’s new plan?

Under America’s new plan, preparations are being made to directly attack Russia’s banking system and oil industry. Both these areas are most important for Russia’s war financing. If these restrictions are implemented, it could have a major impact on Russia’s economy. However, it has not been decided yet whether the Trump administration will implement them immediately or not.

Restrictions have been imposed earlier also

Earlier, America had imposed sanctions on Russia’s big oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft. After these sanctions, global oil prices increased by more than $2 and countries like China and India had to find alternative supplies of oil.

Role of European countries

According to a senior American official, America now wants European countries (EU) to take the next big step. Be it new restrictions or import duties. For now, Trump can wait and watch the situation for some time to understand how Russia reacts to these recent sanctions.

Ukraine is getting support

The US has also suggested the European Union (EU) to use frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. Apart from this, America is also considering using Russian assets kept in its country to help Ukraine in the war.

Trump’s strategy and challenges

President Donald Trump is presenting himself as a global peacemaker, but he has admitted that ending the Russia-Ukraine war has proved more difficult than expected. European countries, in view of Trump’s changing policies regarding Russia, are preparing to take new steps at their own level.

Ukraine’s new demand

According to sources, Ukraine has suggested to the US and its allies that all Russian banks be completely cut off from the US dollar system, so as to put further pressure on Russia’s international financial activities. Overall, this new strategy of the Trump administration is being considered as the next big step towards increasing economic pressure on Russia as well as strengthening Ukraine.

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The European Council on Monday (October 20, 2025) approved the conclusions of the new strategic EU-India Agenda previously announced by the European Commission. It also welcomed the strong impetus to deepen relations between the EU and India. This is a blow to US President Donald Trump because he is continuously pressurizing India for trade through tariffs.

The Belgium-based council is responsible for the overall political direction and priorities of the 27-member economic grouping. It highlighted the efforts of both sides to conclude the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of the year. The findings on the agenda this week supported its objective of deepening EU-India relations including joint communication, prosperity and stability, technology and innovation, security and defence, connectivity and global issues.

What did the European Council say?

“The Council particularly welcomes the efforts to finalize a balanced, ambitious, mutually beneficial and economically meaningful free trade agreement, which the European Commission and the Government of India intend to finalize by the end of the year,” the European Council said in a statement.

According to the statement, “Such an agreement should include provisions for increased market access, removal of trade barriers and sustainable development.” The European Council said that close cooperation between the EU and India on security and defense matters, based on the principles of mutual trust and respect, is particularly important in the backdrop of an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

What did Russia say about Ukraine war?

“The Council focuses on its intention to work towards the establishment of a security and defense partnership, which, when appropriate, could also lead to defense industrial cooperation,” the statement said. It said the EU will “continue to engage with India on all aspects of Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine.”

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Us pharma tariff: US President Donald Trump has ruled to impose 100 percent tariffs on import of drugs from India. On Thursday, Trump, while narrating his decree on Truth Social, Trump said that America will now put 100 percent tariffs on all branded and patent medicines coming here. This tariff will remain in force until manufacturing companies actively create their manufacturing unit in the US. That is, those companies will be excluded from the scope of tariff, whose plant has started to build in America or already has plants.

Relief to EU and Japan

According to a report by Bloomberg, it was later said by the White House that 100 percent pharma tariffs will not be imposed on European Union and Japan as they have been talking for a long time on the trade agreement. That is, even after the new order of Trump of 100 percent pharma tariff, the import of drugs on the European Union will be imposed only 15 percent. The same attitude will be adopted with Japan. The import of medicines and semiconductors from Japan will not take so much than other countries. Under trade deals, it has already been decided to impose 15 percent tariffs on import of drugs from Japan.

Why did Britain not survive?

Like India, Trump has instructed to impose 100 percent tariffs on medicines imported from Britain as well. It is being told that this new decree of Trump is part of his industrial and trade policy, under which he wants to reduce the dependence on the import of drugs in America and foreign companies start producing drugs in America.

In May, there was a trade agreement between the UK and the US, in which there was talk on the baseline tariff of 10 percent. However, negotiations on any fixed rate on import of drugs are still going on, so Britain has not received any discount from 100 percent pharma tariff for the present. Here, this order of Trump will be seen on the pharmaceutical industry of Britain. Pharma companies such as Astrazeneca and Glaxosmithkline can cause damage. Britain had exported drugs worth $ 6 billion to the US last year.

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US Finance Secretary Scott Besant has called upon the European Union to increase the pressure on Russia with the US. He also indicated that new tariffs can be imposed on those countries which are buying Russian crude oil. The Donald Trump administration has already imposed 25% of additional tariffs on India to import oil from Russia. Due to this, the total tariff rate on India has now increased to 50%, which is one of the most tight charges levied on any country globally. This step has been especially taken when India is buying oil from Russia even during the war of war, which the US alleges that India is indirectly funding the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia will increase with European cooperation
According to the NBC News report, Scott Besant said on Sunday (September 07, 2025) that the US is ready to impose additional restrictions on the countries buying oil from Russia in collaboration with European countries. He said that its purpose is to destabilize the Russian economy. Besant said in a conversation with NBC News, “We are ready to increase the pressure on Russia, but for this we need our European colleagues.”

Race of economic and military pressure
Besant said, “Now it has become a race that how long the Ukrainian army can last, how long the Russian economy should last for how long.” He further said, “If the US and the European Union together impose more restrictions on Russia, as well as secondary tariffs are imposed on those countries that are buying Russian oil, then Russia’s economy will be completely destroyed. This will have to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the solution table.”

Statements after the most widespread airstrike
Besant made this statement when Russia carried out the most widespread aerial attack ever after the war started. Shortly thereafter, US President Donald Trump had a meeting with Russia President Putin in Alaska. After this meeting, the US President invited Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailonsky and European officials to the White House to negotiate a possible solution to end the war. However, after this, efforts to stop or end the war are currently stalled.

Case related to tariff in Supreme Court
Besant also supported the Trump administration’s plea to reverse the decision of the circuit court in the Supreme Court, which opposed the President’s extensive tariff measures. He said, “I am confident that we will win in the Supreme Court.”

Constant efforts are being made to end Russia and Ukraine in war and restore complete peace. The country in NATO Russia and President Vladimir are constantly helping Ukraine to pressurize Putin. Meanwhile, the tone of Germany, which is among Ukraine’s largest arms suppliers, has changed.

German Chancellor Frederick Merge said in an interview, ‘I am bothering me that we European is not in the same situation that we can put enough pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end this war (Ukraine War). Therefore, we are dependent on the help from America. He said, “On the other hand, we are also seeing that today China, India, Brazil and many other countries of the world are also openly standing with Russia and Putin.”

German Chancellor’s statement came after the meeting of Putin-Modi-Jinping

This statement of German Chancellor Frederick Merge has come to light at the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Sangathan (SCO) held in the city of Tianjin, China, a few days after the meeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In such a situation, the statement of the German Chancellor is indicating that NATO with a group of 31 countries has been frightened to see the unity of Russia, India and China.

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During the SCO summit in China, President Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this time, the three leaders also discussed about the current attitude of America. At the same time, discussed the ban on the ban and heavy tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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