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Amy B. Zegart


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    Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Budanov makes surprise visit to Zaporizhzhia front-line positions

    Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, visited forward positions on the Zaporizhzhia axis as part of a working trip to the region, meeting fighters from the so-called “Timur” special unit, the agency said Monday.

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    Russia talks about “peace” but prepares a new war: why not to trust Putin?

    Russia talks about “peace” but prepares a new war: why not to trust Putin?

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    Ukrainian Forces clear Kupyansk as cut-off Russian troops surrender

    Ukrainian Forces are continuing to sweep the city of Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region of Russian units that have been cut off from ground supply lines and are unable to hold their positions. Some occupiers are surrendering, including reported cases of …

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    Ukrainian long-range drones spark major fires at strategic sites in Russia

    Ukraine’s forces carried out a series of overnight strikes on December 25 targeting military and logistical infrastructure in the Russian Federation and in temporarily occupied territories. The targets included the Temryuk seaport in Russia’s …

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    Russia attacks Kherson market, Chernihiv apartment building on Christmas Day, killing at least 2

    Russia attacks Kherson market, Chernihiv apartment building on Christmas Day, killing at least 2

    Ukraine is marking its fourth Christmas under a full-scale Russian invasion.

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    Putin cancels 2025 annual address

    For the second time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has canceled his address to Russians - a move analysts say underscores weakness and confusion in the Kremlin.

    In 2025, Putin will not deliver his annual address to the …

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    The war in Ukraine could end in 90 days, says US ambassador to NATO #shorts

    The war in Ukraine could end in 90 days, says US ambassador to NATO #shorts

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    Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast with Storm Shadow missiles, General Staff says

    Ukraine strikes oil refinery in Russia's Rostov Oblast with Storm Shadow missiles, General Staff says

    The missiles struck the refinery, triggering multiple explosions, the General Staff said, adding that the extent of the damage was still being clarified.

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    Russia launched 131 drones — Ukraine fights back, but there are victims and destruction!

    Russia launched 131 drones — Ukraine fights back, but there are victims and destruction!

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    🔴131 drones over Ukraine – blackouts, Zelenskyy's peace plan, and Russia's nuclear blackmail

    🔴131 drones over Ukraine – blackouts, Zelenskyy's peace plan, and Russia's nuclear blackmail

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    With Germany’s help, Ukrainian communities keep kindergartens and hospitals running through blackouts

    With Germany’s help, Ukrainian communities keep kindergartens and hospitals running through blackouts

    In the winter of 2023, just after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, Natalia Kovalenko, the director of one of the largest kindergartens in Kyiv Oblast, was grappling with challenges that went far beyond lesson plans and playtime. As …

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    Russian forces use fiber optic FPV drone to kill Kharkiv volunteer during evacuation in Donetsk region

    The photo of Viacheslav Ilchenko during the evacuation mission

    UKRAINE, KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Dec. 25 — On Dec. 24, Russian forces attacked a car of an evacuation volunteer team with an FPV drone, killing Viacheslav Ilchenko, a Kharkiv volunteer and founder of "Nezlamna” (“Unbreakable”) charity, said the “Rose on the …

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    SBU drones hit Krasnodar Krai seaport, Orenburg gas plant, source says

    SBU drones hit Krasnodar Krai seaport, Orenburg gas plant, source says

    Drones from the "Alpha" Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck the Temryuk Seaport in Krasnodar Krai and a gas processing plant in Orenburg Oblast overnight on Dec. 25, an agency source confirmed to the Kyiv …
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    At least 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    At least 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 106 drones. At least 22 drones made it through, striking 15 locations.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,201,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,201,230 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 860 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    French troops secretly arrive in Donbas to train on advanced drones

    French military personnel are already in eastern Ukraine with a specific mission.

    French service members have been discreetly traveling to Ukrainian-controlled areas of Donbas to train near the front on operating combat drones, reports Paris Match, …

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    ‘A breakthrough is underway’: Russian war bloggers lament loss of Kupyansk

    Ukrainian Forces continue a successful operation to de-occupy Kupyansk from Russian troops. Russia’s military does not control the city, and those who remain there are taking significant losses.

    That information sharply contrasts with reports from …

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    How Russia could use any "free zone" against Ukraine #shorts

    How Russia could use any "free zone" against Ukraine #shorts

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    Russian officials claim 16 drones headed for Moscow were downed on Christmas Eve

    Russian officials claim 16 drones headed for Moscow were downed on Christmas Eve

    Russia's Defense Ministry reported that between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Moscow time on Dec. 24, its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 132 Ukrainian drones.

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    Poland builds "Eastern Shield": a new observation tower with radar #shorts

    Poland builds "Eastern Shield": a new observation tower with radar #shorts

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    NEWSFLASH: Unknown object in Ukrainian airspace

    NEWSFLASH: Unknown object in Ukrainian airspace

    Editor’s Note:

    Wishing you a peaceful Christmas from all of us at The Counteroffensive.

    Tim and Tania spent Christmas Eve with the Khartiia Brigrade in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine. More on that soon.

    This year, Christmas in Ukraine looks …

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20 points of peace: chance for Ukraine or step toward dangerous compromise?

20 points of peace: chance for Ukraine or step toward dangerous compromise?

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🔥The Armed Forces of Ukraine control the north of Pokrovsk and eliminate the enemy #shorts

🔥The Armed Forces of Ukraine control the north of Pokrovsk and eliminate the enemy #shorts

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Tank after tank into the abyss: Ukrainian army grinds down Russian assaults

Tank after tank into the abyss: Ukrainian army grinds down Russian assaults

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Belarus imprisons citizen who fought for Russia in Ukraine, defying Moscow

Belarusian authorities have sent to prison a Belarusian national who fought for Russia against Ukraine, in a move analysts describe as a pointed signal despite Minsk’s alliance with the Kremlin.

According to Dissidentby, a Belarusian court sentenced …