Al Jazeera News Updates Putin says Moscow troops advancing, IPC warns of severe food shortages in Gaza
Dec 19, 2025
Vladimir Putin asserts that Russian troops are making swift progress in Ukraine. In a major financial move, the EU introduces a $105 billion loan plan for Ukraine that won't rely on frozen Russian assets. Tensions escalate as an Israeli strike hits a school shelter in Gaza, resulting in casualties. The IPC highlights a critical situation in Gaza, where 500,000 individuals face severe food shortages and rising acute malnutrition. Additionally, protests erupt in Bangladesh demanding accountability for violence related to last year's uprising.
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Russia Claims Rapid Battlefield Gains
- Vladimir Putin claims Russian forces are advancing rapidly and will make more gains by year-end.
- The EU offered over $105 billion to Ukraine but will not use frozen Russian assets to back the loan.
Civilian Toll And Severe Food Crisis In Gaza
- Israeli strikes hit a school shelter in Gaza City, killing at least six and injuring children among displaced families.
- The IPC reports severe food shortages with 500,000 urgently needing food and high malnutrition in key areas.
Projected Child And Maternal Malnutrition
- The IPC finds nearly 101,000 children under five will be malnourished next year and 37,000 mothers need treatment.
- These projections signal a worsening humanitarian emergency requiring urgent international response.