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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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    Without China, Putin would not be able to wage war – secrets of the Alliance #shorts

    Without China, Putin would not be able to wage war – secrets of the Alliance #shorts

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    ⚡️RUTTE sounds alarm in Berlin! Putin "RECKLESS," alliance rearmament INSUFFICIENT!

    ⚡️RUTTE sounds alarm in Berlin! Putin "RECKLESS," alliance rearmament INSUFFICIENT!

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    ❗️We are preparing for a meeting with the American side and Europeans, — Zelenskyy #shorts

    ❗️We are preparing for a meeting with the American side and Europeans, — Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Kyiv: Russia’s advance on Pokrovsk has slowed as Ukrainian Forces hold the north

    Ukraine’s Forces say they continue to hold a significant part of Pokrovsk.

    The pace of Russia’s advance toward Pokrovsk has markedly slowed, according to Ukraine’s military. Ukrainian Forces continue to hold and control the northern part of the city, …

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    Ukraine to disband international legions and reassign fighters to assault units, sparking backlash

    All four Ukrainian Army units known as the “International Legions” are slated to be disbanded by the end of 2025, with personnel reassigned to assault forces - a plan that has already met public resistance, according to a BBC report.

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    ⚡️ 1.8 MILLION SHELLS: G7+ creates "ENERGY SHIELD" against Russian strikes!

    ⚡️ 1.8 MILLION SHELLS: G7+ creates "ENERGY SHIELD" against Russian strikes!

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    Ukraine sends a message to Kadyrov: high-rise building in central Grozny damaged #shorts

    Ukraine sends a message to Kadyrov: high-rise building in central Grozny damaged #shorts

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    ❗️Large-scale energy crisis after shelling #shorts

    ❗️Large-scale energy crisis after shelling #shorts

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    India’s short-sighted embrace of Russia will endanger its own national security

    India’s short-sighted embrace of Russia will endanger its own national security

    About the author: Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum.

    It was all pomp and circumstance when Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India. Putin made his …

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    ⚡️ URGENT! POKROVSK HOLDS THE STRIKE: UKRAINIAN FORCES FOILED RUSSIAN PLAN!

    ⚡️ URGENT! POKROVSK HOLDS THE STRIKE: UKRAINIAN FORCES FOILED RUSSIAN PLAN!

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    Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Odesa

    Overnight on December 13, Russia’s military launched a mass strike on Odesa with attack drones and missiles, sparking fires at sites of civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.

    The strikes ignited administrative buildings as well as energy …

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    US lifts sanctions on Belarusian potash, as Minsk releases over 100 political prisoners

    US lifts sanctions on Belarusian potash, as Minsk releases over 100 political prisoners

    The U.S. is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, U.S. presidential envoy to Minsk John Cole said on Dec. 13 following a meeting with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, in exchange for the release of political prisoners in Belarus.

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    Syrskyi visits front near Pokrovsk, details Ukraine’s active defense strategy

    The situation around Pokrovsk remains difficult as Russia is bringing fresh reserves to the area, but Ukraine is continuing an “active defense” strategy, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Facebook post.

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    ⚡️ THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES WITHOUT POWER! 450 DRONES & 30 MISSILES on Ukraine!

    ⚡️ THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES WITHOUT POWER! 450 DRONES & 30 MISSILES on Ukraine!

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    Will Ukraine face the hardest vote in decades?

    Will Ukraine face the hardest vote in decades?

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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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From target to teacher, Ukraine’s energy sector is preparing Europe for drones

From target to teacher, Ukraine’s energy sector is preparing Europe for drones

As Russian drones test Europe's skies, European governments are turning to the one nation that knows this battle best.

Ukraine’s state power company, Ukrenergo — which as the chief transporter of the country's electricity has borne the brunt of …

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LIVE! Strikes on Russia, NATO prepares defense, Ukraine destroys enemy logistics

LIVE! Strikes on Russia, NATO prepares defense, Ukraine destroys enemy logistics

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One night with a Kyiv family amid Russia's mass attack

One night with a Kyiv family amid Russia's mass attack

On Nov. 28, a Russian attack lasting more than 10 hours struck Ukrainian cities, with Kyiv as the main target. The Kyiv Independent’s Nick Allard and Tania Myronyshena spent the night with a Kyiv family sheltering in a parking garage with their three …
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Russian forces deploy additional reserves near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says

Russian forces deploy additional reserves near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says

Ukrainian troops continue to employ "active defense tactics," seeking to improve positions and dislodge Russian forces in some areas, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

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HORRIFIC shelling of Odesa: CONSEQUENCES of the Russian attack #shorts

HORRIFIC shelling of Odesa: CONSEQUENCES of the Russian attack #shorts

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At least 3 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least 3 killed, 35 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv oblasts have disrupted electricity supplies, Ukraine's Energy Ministry said.

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