Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 18, 2025 at 08:17 AM

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On December 18, 2025, Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Rostov region, resulting in three deaths and damage to infrastructure. The attack occurred as EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss a plan to release 210 billion euros in frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged the EU to approve the plan to deter Russia from continuing the war, emphasizing the need for sustained support for Ukraine. The EU summit is considered a crucial test of Europe's commitment to Ukraine, especially amid calls from the US for a swift resolution to the conflict. The proposed plan aims to provide financial stability to Ukraine over the next two years.

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Bataysk 50% Donald Trump 50% Yury Slyusar 60% United States ×260% Rostov ×270% European Union ×280% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×280% Ukraine ×790% Russia ×790%

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russia 100% ukraine 100% drone attack 80% war funding 80% russian assets 70% eu 70% zelenskyy 60% rostov 60% war 50% frozen assets 50%

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Ukraine

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