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Mardi 2 décembre 2025 à 10:51
Ukraine Conflict and Peace Negotiations
US Pushes for Ukraine Peace Deal Amid European Anxiety
Washington Post, bostonglobe.com, and The Guardian report that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin, advancing a nascent U.S. peace initiative for Ukraine. This diplomatic surge comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarks on a parallel European tour, including talks with France’s Emmanuel Macron, aiming to shore up support. However, European officials, cited by The Guardian, warn that U.S.-Russia talks could pressure Kyiv into making concessions to Moscow, highlighting the deep divisions over territorial and security guarantees. The backdrop includes Russia touting fresh battlefield gains and growing concerns among NATO allies about Washington’s ultimate intentions.
Washington Post (World)
bostonglobe.com
The Guardian
The NY Times
Security Guarantees Remain a Major Hurdle for Ukraine
As peace discussions intensify, Washington Post analyzes Kyiv’s deep skepticism regarding Western security guarantees, given past failures such as the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. The lack of concrete enforcement mechanisms in historical agreements makes Ukrainian officials wary of any proposals that fall short of NATO-like protection, especially with Russia insisting on keeping annexed territories.
Washington Post (World)
NATO Unity Tested as Trump’s Ukraine Policy Raises Alarm
According to the World Street Journal (International), the Trump administration’s drive to end the Ukraine war is causing unease within the trans-Atlantic alliance. European leaders fear that U.S. diplomatic overtures to Moscow could undermine NATO’s collective security and embolden Russia, especially as Finland and Sweden announce deeper defense cooperation in response to perceived Russian aggression, The Guardian adds.
World Street Journal (International)
The Guardian
Economic and Geopolitical Stakes in Ukraine Talks
World Street Journal (International) and The NY Times explore the intertwining of economic interests and geopolitical calculations in the Ukraine negotiations. Both Moscow and Washington hint at “peace through profit,” but Ukraine’s leadership insists on sovereignty and territorial integrity as non-negotiable, while the U.S. seeks a solution that balances stability with economic normalization.
World Street Journal (International)
The NY Times
Nuclear Tensions and Global Security
US and Russia Threaten Resumption of Nuclear Testing
bostonglobe.com highlights growing global alarm as both the U.S. and Russia threaten to resume nuclear weapons testing after decades of restraint. President Trump’s directive to the Department of War and reciprocal warnings from President Putin risk unraveling the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, raising fears among nonproliferation experts of a renewed arms race and the erosion of longstanding nuclear norms.
bostonglobe.com
Asia-Pacific Security and Diplomacy
China Urges Europe to Join Its Standoff with Japan Over Taiwan
The NY Times reports that China is invoking its World War II alliance with Britain and France to gain European backing in its escalating dispute with Japan over Taiwan. Beijing is leveraging shared historical narratives in its campaign, while Japan’s new leadership is taking an unusually forthright stance on Taiwan, prompting both U.S. and European policy recalibrations.
The NY Times
The NY Times
China Resumes Economic Pressure on Japan
According to the World Street Journal (International), Beijing is reverting to economic coercion tactics to pressure Japan’s prime minister over the Taiwan issue, signaling that economic leverage remains a central tool in China’s regional strategy.
World Street Journal (International)
Environment and Climate Risks
Deadly Floods Displace Millions in Indonesia and Neighboring Countries
bostonglobe.com and The Guardian report catastrophic flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, with casualty numbers surpassing 1,200 and over a million Indonesians evacuated. Extreme monsoon rains and cyclones have devastated infrastructure, with rescue operations hampered by ongoing weather and accessibility challenges. Authorities warn that the humanitarian crisis is deepening as the search for hundreds of missing people continues.
bostonglobe.com
The Guardian
The Guardian (Environnment)
The Guardian reveals that thousands of unprotected landfills across the UK and Europe are at risk of leaking hazardous chemicals into water supplies as flooding increases due to climate change. The continent-wide mapping highlights a largely ignored environmental hazard that could threaten both human and ecosystem health if not urgently addressed.
The Guardian (Environnment)
The Guardian
Auto Industry Split on EU’s 2035 Petrol Car Ban
The Guardian reports that Swedish automakers Volvo and Polestar are urging the EU to uphold its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, warning that German efforts to delay the cutoff date could hinder electric vehicle adoption and hand a competitive edge to China. The lobbying battle underscores deep divisions within Europe’s car industry over the pace of decarbonization.
The Guardian (Environnment)
The Guardian
Politics and Governance
US to Pardon Honduran Ex-President Convicted of Drug Trafficking
World Street Journal (International) and The Intercept detail controversial plans by President Trump to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of running a “narco-state.” The move has drawn criticism for its double standard, especially as the U.S. simultaneously threatens military action against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro over similar drug trafficking allegations.
The Intercept
World Street Journal (International)