Group 1: Russia-China Relations - The trade volume between Russia and China has reached between $240 billion and $250 billion, indicating strong cooperation in various fields such as high-tech manufacturing, education, and space exploration [2] - President Putin emphasized that the Russia-China relationship is a crucial factor for global stability and expressed willingness to continue developing this relationship in the future [2] Group 2: Ukraine Conflict - Putin stated that there are currently 700,000 soldiers in the special military operation zone and expressed confidence that the Russian military will achieve more results by the end of 2025 [2] - He mentioned that the Ukrainian armed forces have exhausted their strategic reserves and hopes this will prompt Ukraine to resolve disputes peacefully [2] Group 3: Peace Plan - Putin acknowledged some signals from Ukraine indicating a willingness to engage in dialogue but noted that Ukraine has not shown readiness to discuss territorial issues [5] - He claimed that Ukraine initially accepted the outcomes of the 2022 Istanbul talks but later deviated from these agreements, effectively rejecting a peaceful resolution [5] Group 4: NATO Expansion - Putin expressed concerns over NATO's military infrastructure moving closer to Russian borders, which has raised reasonable fears for Russia [7] - He mentioned that discussions about Russia joining NATO occurred but concluded that such a move was not anticipated by the alliance [7] Group 5: Western Relations - Putin criticized the seizure of Russian assets in Europe, stating it would undermine trust in the Eurozone and described the act as robbery rather than theft [8] - He refuted claims that Russia might attack Europe, attributing the current tensions to actions taken by Western politicians [8] Group 6: Military Strength - Putin claimed that the Russian military has become one of the most combat-capable forces in the world, with over 400,000 contracts signed to join the armed forces by 2025 [9] - He noted that Russia has become a leader in the drone sector, although there is a shortage of heavy drones, and efforts are underway to address this [10] Group 7: Economic Development - Russia's GDP growth rate is projected to be 1% by 2025, with a cumulative growth rate of 9.7% over the past three years [12] - The inflation rate is expected to decrease to between 5.7% and 5.8% by the end of the year, with a further reduction in the budget deficit rate anticipated by 2026 [14]

（来源：新安晚报） 转自：新安晚报 俄罗斯总统普京19日在莫斯科举行"年度盘点"活动时表示，俄军已经完全掌握俄乌冲突战略主动权，他 对俄军在2025年年底前取得更多成果充满信心。 普京表示，乌克兰最初接受了2022年俄乌双方在土耳其伊斯坦布尔会谈的成果，但之后，乌方"背弃这 些成果"，现在他们"实际上拒绝和平结束这场冲突"。 据新华社 普京介绍了俄乌冲突前线部分情况。他表示，俄军不久后将控制交通枢纽城市红利曼，并继续向斯拉维 扬斯克推进。斯拉维扬斯克是乌军在顿涅茨克地区的防御重地。 普京还表示，乌克兰哈尔科夫州的库皮扬斯克也处于俄军控制之下，有3500名乌克兰士兵在库皮扬斯克 附近被俄军包围。 此外，普京表示，乌克兰武装部队实际上已经耗尽战略储备，"我希望这能够促使乌方解决所有争议问 题，和平结束这场冲突。" 对于俄乌"和平计划"，普京表示，俄罗斯看到了乌克兰释放的一些信号，表明乌方愿意进行对话。但俄 方尚未看到乌克兰准备讨论领土问题。 普京说："我军将敌人逐出（俄罗斯）库尔斯克的土地后，战略主动权便立即完全转入了俄罗斯武装力 量手中。我军正在整个战斗接触线展开进攻。" ...

Group 1: Russia-China Relations - The relationship between Russia and China is continuously developing and is considered a crucial factor for global stability, with trade volume reaching between $240 billion and $250 billion [2] Group 2: Military Developments and Ukraine Conflict - There are currently 700,000 military personnel in the special military operation zone, with Russian forces gaining strategic initiative after expelling enemies from Kursk [3] - Putin expressed confidence that the Russian military will achieve more results by the end of 2025 and hopes for a peaceful environment without military conflict next year [3] - The Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly exhausted their strategic reserves, which Putin hopes will prompt Ukraine to resolve disputes and end the conflict peacefully [3] - Putin indicated that Russia is open to negotiations to end the conflict, but Ukraine must be willing to discuss territorial issues [4] Group 3: Economic Development - Russia's GDP growth rate is projected to be 1% by 2025, with a cumulative growth rate of 9.7% over the past three years [11] - The slowdown in GDP growth is a result of government efforts to curb inflation [12] - Inflation is expected to decrease to between 5.7% and 5.8% by the end of the year, with a further reduction in the budget deficit rate from 2.6% to 1.6% by 2026 [13]

Group 1: Conflict and Military Situation - Russia has not seen Ukraine's willingness to discuss territorial issues, despite some signals indicating a desire for dialogue [2] - Russian military is currently on the offensive across the contact line, aiming to control key cities such as Kremennaya and Slavyansk [5] - Ukrainian armed forces are reportedly running low on strategic reserves, which Russia hopes will encourage Ukraine to resolve disputes peacefully [6] Group 2: Economic Overview - Russia's economy is projected to grow by 1% this year, with a total growth of 9.7% over the past three years, as part of a strategy to control inflation and optimize economic structure [8] - The inflation rate is expected to reach 5.7%-5.8% by the end of the year, indicating successful management of inflationary pressures [9] - The unemployment rate in Russia stands at a historical low of 2.2%, with foreign exchange reserves amounting to $741.5 billion [10] Group 3: International Relations and Assets - Putin criticized the seizure of Russian assets in Europe as "robbery," warning that such actions would undermine trust in the Eurozone [11] - Approximately $300 billion of Russian assets have been frozen by Western countries since the onset of the conflict, with the EU controlling about €210 billion of these assets [12] - Russia intends to defend its interests through legal means regarding the frozen assets and opposes any unauthorized handling of its sovereign assets by the EU [12] Group 4: Military Developments - Russia claims to have achieved superiority in drone technology, with its military currently lacking heavy drones but working to address this issue [13] - Over 400,000 individuals have signed contracts to serve in the Russian armed forces by 2025, with more than 700,000 soldiers currently deployed in operational areas [14] Group 5: Diplomatic Stance - Russia expresses a willingness to negotiate and end the conflict, placing the onus on Ukraine and its European supporters to engage in dialogue [16] - Putin emphasized the importance of mutual respect in international relations, stating that if the West had respected Russia, the special military operation would not have occurred [21] - Russia is open to providing security guarantees for Ukrainian elections, indicating a potential path towards political resolution [24]

欧洲理事会19日发布公告，批准在2026至2027年度向乌克兰提供900亿欧元贷款，以满足乌克兰未来两 年的军事与经济需求。此外，欧盟未能就动用冻结的俄罗斯资产筹措资金达成一致。（央视新闻） 俄方注意到，目前欧盟尚未直接实施对被非法冻结的俄罗斯国家资产的公然掠夺，但已为未来采取此类 行为"预留"了可能性。正如俄方（包括俄罗斯中央银行）多次警告的那样，任何在未经俄罗斯同意的情 况下对其国家资产进行的操纵行为都是非法的，并将遭到及时而有效的回应。俄方希望欧盟避免采取进 一步的鲁莽举措，以免阻碍乌克兰冲突的长期和平解决。 当地时间12月19日，俄罗斯常驻欧盟代表团发表声明说，俄罗斯方面遗憾地注意到，欧盟成员国领导人 再次确认其对乌克兰给予全面支持、并通过为针对俄罗斯的军事行动提供资金来进一步升级乌克兰冲 突。预计这笔贷款将来将通过要求俄罗斯向乌克兰支付某种"补偿"来偿还。 ...

报道称，普京表示，由于俄罗斯武装部队采取了有效行动，基辅的战略储备遭受了非常严重的损失。乌 方战略储备耗尽应促使基辅以和平方式结束冲突。 【环球网快讯】19日，俄罗斯总统普京在莫斯科举行2025年度记者会。据俄罗斯卫星通讯社报道，普京 在记者会上表示，乌克兰武装部队几乎已耗尽战略储备。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The protest by approximately 10,000 farmers from 27 EU member states in Brussels highlights significant concerns regarding EU policies impacting agricultural product prices, exacerbated by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict [1] Group 1: Protest Details - The protest is described as the largest farmers' demonstration in Brussels this century, indicating a high level of discontent among the agricultural community [1] - Farmers engaged in aggressive actions, including burning trash and throwing firecrackers, stones, and potatoes at police, which reflects the intensity of their frustration [1] - Belgian police responded with high-pressure water cannons and tear gas, showcasing the escalating tensions between protesters and law enforcement [1] Group 2: Underlying Issues - Farmers are particularly worried about the impact of EU policies on agricultural product prices, suggesting potential economic implications for the agricultural sector [1] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is identified as a significant factor contributing to the farmers' concerns, indicating a broader geopolitical influence on local agricultural markets [1] - The timing of the protest coincided with an EU summit discussing the Ukraine situation and geopolitical economic conditions, linking the farmers' grievances to larger political discussions [1]

当地时间12月18日，希腊外交部长耶拉彼得里蒂斯在雅典与到访的英国外交大臣库珀举行会谈。 相关阅读 19世纪初，英国外交官托马斯·布鲁斯从土耳其奥斯曼帝国统治下的希腊拿到当局"许可"，把大量雅典 卫城帕特农神庙的雕刻切割下来并运回英国。英国政府后来收购了这些石雕，并作为大英博物馆的馆藏 展出。希腊长期以来呼吁大英博物馆永久归还自1816年以来"收藏"的石雕，但遭英方拒绝。目前，大英 博物馆和希腊卫城博物馆分别展出雕刻中的不同部分。（总台记者 杨明交） 责编：张青津、卢思宇 耶拉彼得里蒂斯表示，双方就旅游和文化相关话题进行了磋商，希方重申该国长期以来提出的合理要 求，即归还雅典卫城帕特农神庙石雕。希腊期待与英国政府就这一重大问题展开合作。 这是英国外交大臣8年来首次访问希腊，双方还讨论了俄乌冲突、中东局势和欧盟与英国的关系等话 题。 ...

Group 1 - A coalition of 11 European countries has announced the formation of a "multinational force" to enter Ukraine, ostensibly for peacekeeping, but with the underlying goal of expanding the Ukrainian military to 800,000 personnel [8][14][19] - The tasks of this multinational force include assisting in the reconstruction of the Ukrainian military, ensuring airspace security, and enhancing maritime defense capabilities, with the potential for military operations within Ukraine [10][11][17] - Russia has responded by filing a lawsuit against the European Clearing Bank for $229 billion, marking a significant escalation in the financial conflict and indicating a shift from battlefield confrontations to legal and financial arenas [3][13][35] Group 2 - The proposed expansion of the Ukrainian armed forces to 800,000 is seen as a long-term strategy by Europe, indicating a shift from Ukraine as a "buffer state" to a "bridgehead" against Russia [26][28] - The involvement of countries like Finland and Sweden, which have recently accelerated their militarization, suggests a strategic alignment against Russia, potentially increasing pressure on multiple fronts [30][32] - The lawsuit filed by Russia is not merely a legal action but a direct counter to Western financial sanctions, signaling a potential shift in the global financial order and raising concerns about the safety of assets held in Western financial systems [47][69] Group 3 - The ongoing conflict has evolved beyond Ukraine, becoming a broader struggle for control over international order, with Russia's legal actions serving as a warning against unilateral sanctions and financial weaponization [69][71] - The European coalition's military plans may provide temporary stability in Eastern Europe but could also lead to deeper strategic entanglements for the continent [72][74] - The situation remains fluid, with upcoming meetings and court proceedings likely to influence the trajectory of the crisis, determining whether it will de-escalate or spiral into greater chaos [74]

今日周四(12月18日)欧盘时段，纸白银目前交投于14.995一线上方，今日开盘于14.835元/克，截至发 稿，纸白银暂报15.032元/克，上涨1.16%，最高触及15.134元/克，最低下探14.835元/克，目前来看，纸 白银盘内短线偏向震荡走势。 【要闻速递】 据知情人士透露，美国准备在俄罗斯总统普京拒绝俄乌和平协议的情况下，对俄罗斯能源行业实施新一 轮制裁，以加大对莫斯科的压力。知情人士表示，美国正在考虑多种选项，例如针对用于运输俄罗斯原 油的所谓"影子油轮船队"的船只，以及便利相关交易的贸易商等。部分知情人士称，新的措施最快可能 在本周公布。 美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特本周早些时候会见欧洲国家大使时讨论了相关计划。会后他在社交媒体X平 台发文称："特朗普总统是和平的总统，我重申在他的领导下，美国将继续注重结束俄乌冲突。"。 "总统目前未就制裁问题作出新的决定。"据国际文传电讯报道，克里姆林宫发言人Dmitry Peskov周三向 记者表示，克里姆林宫知悉部分美国官员正考虑对俄罗斯实施新制裁的计划。"显然任何的制裁都对两 国关系重建的进程不利，"他表示。 【最新纸白银行情解析】 日图来看，纸白银目 ...