Ukraine updates: Europe to create commission for war damages

European leaders are expected to sign an agreement on Ukraine compensation claims against Russia. Their meeting coincides with the ongoing US-backed peace diplomacy. DW has the latest.

• Senior European officials and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy will meet in The Hague to discuss securing reparations for Kyiv through an International Claims Commission.
• A new reportsclaims that top Indian arms makers held rare meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures.
• Russia claims to have taken control of Kupiansk.

Here are the latest headlines and analyses from Russia's war in Ukraine on Tuesday, December 16: