- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Brussels for crucial talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- Merz set to discuss Commission proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
- Most EU members are in favor, but Belgium has refused to support the plans.
- Brussels fears legal consequences and retaliation from Russia
- Merz’s visit comes amid a renewed US-led diplomatic effort to force a ceasefire in Ukraine
Below is a summary of the latest developments on Russia’s war in Ukraine as of December 5, 2025: