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    Ukraine's Deputy Speaker Korniyenko takes charge of Zelensky's party

    Ukraine's Deputy Speaker Korniyenko takes charge of Zelensky's party

    Oleksandr Korniyenko was appointed deputy speaker of the parliament in 2021. Since then, the party has been led by lawmaker Olena Shuliak.

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    Peace is closer than ever: The West is preparing tough guarantees for Ukraine

    Peace is closer than ever: The West is preparing tough guarantees for Ukraine

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    'Every new strike only unites us' — Odesa endures 5-day blackout after Russian strikes

    'Every new strike only unites us' — Odesa endures 5-day blackout after Russian strikes

    ODESA, Ukraine — Rolling into Odesa’s downtown, the constant hum of hundreds of generators drowns the ability to converse.

    Just days earlier, the region came under a massive strike involving Shahed-type attack drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise …

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    EU ministers on the bloc's 2-point peace plan for Ukraine

    EU ministers on the bloc's 2-point peace plan for Ukraine

    The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek sits down with Denmark’s European Union Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre and Sweden’s European Union Affairs Minister Jessica Rosencrantz to discuss Ukraine’s progress toward EU accession, Hungary’s continued block …

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    Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban

    Ukraine, in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, hit Russia’s energy infrastructure again.

    In Russia’s Krasnodar region, a refinery in Slavyansk-on-Kuban came under a drone attack.

    A “fire broke out at process equipment and a pipeline over an …

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    DEBATE: Is Trump a viable mediator for peace?

    DEBATE: Is Trump a viable mediator for peace?

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    Want a Ukrainian tiger, crocodile or camel to greet you every day of the year?

    We’re announcing our new 2026 Wild Animals of War calendar! If you’re a free subscriber, upgrade to an annual plan today and get one for free. We’re printing …

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Two Ukrainian films shortlisted for 98th Academy Awards nominations

Two Ukrainian films shortlisted for 98th Academy Awards nominations

Two films from Ukraine advanced to the shortlist of contenders for the 98th Academy Awards, according to an announcement on Dec. 16 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

"I Died in Irpin," directed by Anastasiia Falileieva, depicts a …

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Ukraine promised 'Article 5–like' guarantees without NATO membership. What does that even mean?

Ukraine promised 'Article 5–like' guarantees without NATO membership. What does that even mean?

As Ukraine abandons hope of joining NATO anytime soon, it seeks the next best alternative: security guarantees based on the alliance's Article 5.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials have been clear: any peace deal not backed up by real …

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Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces regain 16 square kilometers (6.2 square miles) near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi says

Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces regain 16 square kilometers (6.2 square miles) near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi says

Ukrainian forces have regained control over 16 square kilometers (6.2 square miles) in the northern part of Pokrovsk, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Dec. 17 following his participation in the 32nd Ramstein-format Defense Contact Group …

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Further Exploration of Italian VCC Deliveries to Ukraine

Following MilitaryLand’s initial article on the revelation of Italian VVC-1 armored personnel carriers in Ukrainian service, with extensive research being undertaken by one of our contributors, Giubbi, we will take…

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❗️RUSSIA STRUCK ZAPORIZHZHIA WITH KABS! More than 26 people were injured! #shorts

❗️RUSSIA STRUCK ZAPORIZHZHIA WITH KABS! More than 26 people were injured! #shorts

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Russian KAB bomb attack hits apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 26

Russian KAB bomb attack hits apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 26

Russia attacked the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia with KAB bombs the morning of Dec. 17, injuring at least 26 people, including a child, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.

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Ukraine warns of ‘catastrophe for every single European’ if Russian frozen asset plan fails

Ukraine warns of ‘catastrophe for every single European’ if Russian frozen asset plan fails

"The lesson will be that European solidarity ends where fear of action begins, even in self-defense,” Iryna Mudra, Zelensky’s top legal advisor, told the Kyiv Independent.

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Bloomberg: US ready to impose additional sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects peace deal

Bloomberg: US ready to impose additional sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects peace deal

The U.S. is planning new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to ramp up pressure on Moscow if President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace deal with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the situation.

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Western peacekeepers in Ukraine could retaliate against Russian attacks post-ceasefire, Merz says

Western peacekeepers in Ukraine could retaliate against Russian attacks post-ceasefire, Merz says

"We would secure a demilitarized zone between the belligerent parties and, to be specific, we would also move against corresponding Russian violations and attacks," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

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US senators introduce bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil profits

US senators introduce bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil profits

The bill would impose targeted sanctions on anyone dealing in Russian oil, effectively barring them from the U.S. financial system.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

Explosions rocked an oil refinery in the Russian city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban amid a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Dec. 17, media reported.

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Open letter to President Trump: Protect legal Ukrainian workers in US

Open letter to President Trump: Protect legal Ukrainian workers in US

Editor’s note: This is an open letter by Vlad Skots, a Ukrainian American businessman and public activist, which was sent to U.S. President Donald Trump. A petition linked to the letter is available for signing.

Dear President Trump,

Right now America …

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The Russian offensive is slowing down! Fighting continues for Pokrovsk and Huliaipole

The Russian offensive is slowing down! Fighting continues for Pokrovsk and Huliaipole

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Explosions reported in Kyiv as Russian drones attack Ukraine's capital

Explosions reported in Kyiv as Russian drones attack Ukraine's capital

Explosions were reported in Kyiv late on Dec. 16 during a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's capital.

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Europe ASSURES: Security guarantees for UKRAINE will remain unshakeable! #shorts

Europe ASSURES: Security guarantees for UKRAINE will remain unshakeable! #shorts

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Not an abstract peace, but protection! Are Europe and the US preparing tough guarantees for Ukraine?

Not an abstract peace, but protection! Are Europe and the US preparing tough guarantees for Ukraine?

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Russia stations 360,000 troops in Belarus, posing new threat to the EU, warns Bundestag MP

German politician Roderich Kiesewetter warned of a serious escalation along NATO’s borders as Russia forms a new army of roughly 360,000 troops. He also said the most critical years for Putin’s war could be 2026 and 2027.

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Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk: U.S. will respond militarily if Russia attacks Ukraine after a peace agreement is signed

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said negotiations made it “for the first time fully clear that Americans, Europeans and Ukraine are on the same side,” and, for the first time, he underscored Washington’s role in ensuring Ukraine’s security.

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Ukraine is GETTING STRONGER in the sky! Partners transfer MORE aircraft to Kyiv #shorts

Ukraine is GETTING STRONGER in the sky! Partners transfer MORE aircraft to Kyiv #shorts

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