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    This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets

    This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets

    About the author: Margus Tsahkna is Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

    If Europe truly wants to be a real player in the geopolitical arena and to shape its own security and future, it must match strong words with decisive action. Europe has one …

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    Uniforms, assemblies, and isolation: Russia’s new scheme for luring people into war #shorts

    Uniforms, assemblies, and isolation: Russia’s new scheme for luring people into war #shorts

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    KEY BERLIN MEETING: ZELENSKYY, MERZ, WITKOFF & KUSHNER discuss SECURITY GUARANTEES!

    KEY BERLIN MEETING: ZELENSKYY, MERZ, WITKOFF & KUSHNER discuss SECURITY GUARANTEES!

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    ⚡️ TO DEATH! Refusal = EXECUTION! Who's being driven to Special Military Operation in 2025?

    ⚡️ TO DEATH! Refusal = EXECUTION! Who's being driven to Special Military Operation in 2025?

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    Yermak resumes frequent contact with Zelensky as chief of staff post remains vacant

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak have resumed communication.

    They are now in frequent contact, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko of the European Solidarity party wrote on his Telegram channel.

    “Clearly, …

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    Night of terror in Zaporizhzhia – Russian strikes continue #shorts

    Night of terror in Zaporizhzhia – Russian strikes continue #shorts

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    German chancellor warns Putin won’t stop at Ukraine, urges united European response

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Vladimir Putin’s aggression will not end with Ukraine and poses a direct military threat to all of Europe.

    Merz issued a stark warning about the Kremlin’s aims, saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin …

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    Zelensky says U.S. has yet to formally respond to Ukraine's peace plan and warns it won't please everyone

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has not yet received an official response from the United States to Kyiv’s latest peace plan proposals, though key signals have been relayed through his negotiating team.

    Answering reporters’ questions, …

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    50th Artillery Brigade Unveiled

    In October 2025, MilitaryLand was the first to report on a new artillery brigade formation in the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the 50th Artillery Brigade. More information has been recently revealed,…

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    Zelensky says 'terror must never prevail' after mass shooting in Australia kills at least 12

    Zelensky says 'terror must never prevail' after mass shooting in Australia kills at least 12

    President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed solidarity with Australia following a terrorist attack in eastern Sydney on Dec. 14, which targeted the Jewish community, killing at least 12 people and injuring 29 others.

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    ⚡️ 1500 UAVs & 46 MISSILES in a WEEK! Hundreds of thousands of families without power!

    ⚡️ 1500 UAVs & 46 MISSILES in a WEEK! Hundreds of thousands of families without power!

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    Ukraine launches overnight drone strikes on Crimea and multiple Russian regions

    Ukraine launched dozens of drones overnight into Sunday, December 14, targeting the Russia-annexed Crimean peninsula and several regions across Russia.

    Russia’s Defense Ministry said that from 23:00 on December 13 to 7:00 a.m. Moscow time on December …

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    Zelensky says he may visit Poland to meet Nawrocki on Dec. 19

    Zelensky says he may visit Poland to meet Nawrocki on Dec. 19

    "I don't think we'll be delaying anything. It is very important for us to maintain the relationship between us and Poland," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Zelensky faces election pressure as war drags on | Ukraine This Week

    Zelensky faces election pressure as war drags on | Ukraine This Week

    In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur reports on renewed calls for Ukraine to hold wartime elections after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Kyiv used Russia’s war to avoid a vote, echoing a Kremlin …
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    Belarus contacted Ukrainian intelligence to offer release of political prisoners via Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Belarus contacted Ukrainian intelligence to offer release of political prisoners via Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Zelensky said Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov informed him Belarus preferred this option over releasing the prisoners via "this or that EU country."

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    ❗️ZELENSKY arrived in GERMANY! Negotiations with the Americans will start TODAY #shorts

    ❗️ZELENSKY arrived in GERMANY! Negotiations with the Americans will start TODAY #shorts

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    Ukraine says it destroyed pipeline Russia used to infiltrate Kupiansk, releases video

    Ukraine says it destroyed pipeline Russia used to infiltrate Kupiansk, releases video

    Ukraine's "Achilles" drone regiment described the pipeline as a "critically important logistical channel" for Russian forces. The route was discovered during reconnaissance and destroyed in a joint operation with other Ukrainian units.

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    Zelensky visits Germany for talks with US, European officials amid peace push

    Zelensky visits Germany for talks with US, European officials amid peace push

    Zelensky said he will hold talks with European leaders and Trump's envoys in Berlin to discuss "the foundation of peace — a political agreement to end the war."

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    Russia hits supermarket in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, injures at least 6, including child

    Russia hits supermarket in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, injures at least 6, including child

    Russian forces attacked a supermarket in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Dec. 14, injuring at least six people, including a child, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported.

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    Russian attacks kill 2, injure 11 in Ukraine, hit Turkish cargo ship over past day

    Russian attacks kill 2, injure 11 in Ukraine, hit Turkish cargo ship over past day

    Ukrainian forces downed 110 out of the 138 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Russia also launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,188,490 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,188,490 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 710 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Russia’s December oil and gas revenue set to drop to lowest level since 2020, Reuters reports

    Russia’s December oil and gas revenue set to drop to lowest level since 2020, Reuters reports

    Russia’s oil and gas revenue in December is expected to be nearly half compared to the previous year, down to about 410 billion rubles ($5.17 billion), Reuters reported on Dec. 12.

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    Ukraine sanctions nearly 700 vessels tied to Russia’s 'shadow fleet'

    Ukraine sanctions nearly 700 vessels tied to Russia’s 'shadow fleet'

    President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 13 that Ukraine’s sanctions against nearly 700 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet had entered into force.

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    Explosions reported at oil depot in occupied Crimea, several Russian energy sites amid Ukrainian drone attack

    Explosions reported at oil depot in occupied Crimea, several Russian energy sites amid Ukrainian drone attack

    Explosions were reported at an oil depot near Simferopol in occupied Crimea, a chemical plant in the Russian city of Veliky Novgorod, and several energy sites, media reported late on Dec. 13.

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    Legendary Aidar Battalion Expands to Regiment

    The 24th Assault Battalion, commonly known by its nickname Aidar, has recently been expanded into the size of a regiment. The hint of an expansion was first spotted by our…

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