For today, links to two reports: from Agence France-Presse and Kyiv Post, and to an article of commentary from the Kyiv Independent; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (Scroll down for UKRAINE. 12-9-25, and up or down for SYRIA, MEDIA and GAZA.) — MCM

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Zelensky announces new U.S. talks as Kyiv finalizes documents, by Alisa Orlova | Kyiv Post  President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that new discussions with the U.S. would take place today as Kyiv and its allies continue refining a set of documents that could outline the terms for ending Russia’s full-scale war. READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine allies to hold Thursday video call: France. From AFP. Leaders of Ukraine’s allies will hold a new video call on Thursday, France said, as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps pressure on Kyiv to accept a deal ending Russia’s nearly four-year war. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AFP report in French, and HERE for headlines of others.

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Trump’s new security doctrine gives Putin exactly what he wants, by Martin Fornusek, Tim Zadorozhnyy | The Kyiv Independent  The new U.S. National Security Strategy stunned Washington’s allies, casting doubt on the entire post-Cold War security order in Europe. READ MORE . . .

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