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Beijing’s Show of Force: China Launches Major Drills Around Taiwan

  A ship fires a weapon during drills east of Taiwan in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theater Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Dec. 29, 2025. China has initiated large‑scale military exercises around Taiwan, framing the operation as a direct warning to what it calls separatist forces and foreign supporters. The drills, conducted by the Eastern Theatre Command, involve naval vessels, fighter jets, and missile units operating across multiple zones encircling the island. According to Chinese military statements, the exercises are designed to test joint combat readiness and simulate scenarios such as blockades and precision strikes. The move follows heightened tensions over international engagement with Taiwan, including recent arms sales and diplomatic exchanges that Beijing views as challenges to its sovereignty claims. Taiwan’s defense ministry denounced the drills as coercive and destabilizing, placing its military on alert and trac...
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U.S. Considers 15‑Year Security Pact for Ukraine in Emerging Peace Proposal

                                                 Donald Trump shakes hands with Volodymyr Zelensky.

The United States has offered Ukraine a 15‑year security guarantee as part of a broader peace framework aimed at ending the war with Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky described the proposal as a meaningful step but emphasized that Ukraine is seeking a longer-term commitment, ideally spanning 30 to 50 years, to ensure lasting protection against future Russian aggression.

The discussions took place during Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar‑a‑Lago, where both sides reviewed potential terms for a negotiated settlement. While Washington has expressed optimism that the two countries are closer to an agreement, several major issues remain unresolved — including the status of Russian forces and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Zelensky reiterated that credible, long-duration security guarantees are essential for any sustainable peace. He warned that without them, the conflict risks reigniting even if a temporary deal is reached.

Negotiations are ongoing, and both sides acknowledge that the path to a final agreement remains complex.

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