On December 28, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed the town of Rodynske in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region had been occupied by Russian forces. However, Ukraine’s Operational Command “East” denied the claim. Fighting for the town is ongoing. …
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Ukraine denies Russian claims of capturing Rodynske
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Exclusive: 'Be careful' — European leaders warned Zelensky to assess Trump's real stance at Mar-a-Lago
A day before President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump, European leaders privately warned the Ukrainian president that the talks could go badly and urged him to "be careful," according to detailed notes from the call shared with …
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Zelensky: 87% of Ukrainians want peace, but 85% oppose pulling out of Donbas
President Zelensky told Fox News’ Bret Baier that despite war fatigue and a strong public desire for peace in Ukraine (about 87%), an overwhelming majority (85%) is firmly against territorial concessions, particularly withdrawing from Donbas. He said …
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The Betrayal of Ukraine: Peace, Power, and the Price of Electricity How Farage, Musk, Thiel and the Trumps hope to profit from the surrender of Ukraine
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Kremlin agrees with Trump that peace is closer, demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbas
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the war can end only if Ukraine’s Defense Forces withdraw from Donbas, while agreeing with US President Donald Trump that peace “has come significantly closer.”
Peskov’s comments on the conditions for ending …
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LIVE | ⚡️ Zelenskyy – Trump negotiations. PEACE TALKS IN FLORIDA. 90% of the agreement is agreed!
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'They are looking for a pretext' — Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin's residence
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Lavrov claims Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s Novgorod residence with 91 drones
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine tried to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region using 91 drones.
The attack, he said, took place overnight into December 29. All 91 drones were destroyed. …
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Trump, Putin hold phone call following Zelensky's visit to Florida
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A SERIES OF BLOWS AGAINST RUSSIA! A message from FLORIDA to PUTIN – THE KREMLIN IS SABOTAGING
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'A continuous field of battle' — Huliaipole becomes gray zone as fighting intensifies in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Southern Command says
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Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine says it still holds parts of Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad situation 'difficult'
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Russian forces executed 2 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say
Russian troops shot dead two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war on Dec. 27 in the village of Shakhove near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office reported on Dec. 29, in what appeared to be at least the third reported case …
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Bringing art to the cemetery — How 'The Invisible Gallery' reclaims legacy overshadowed by Russian imperialism
In Ukraine's cemeteries, some graves are more than symbols of memory. They hold the truth about the country's enduring place in European culture, testifying to centuries of creative achievement and innovation — and to the lengths Russia has gone to …
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US security guarantees set for 15 years, with Ukraine pushing for extension, Zelensky says
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Russian drone attacks houses in Zolochiv settlement of Kharkiv oblast, killing animals, injuring 1 civilian
UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, Dec. 29 — On Dec. 28, Russian forces attacked the Zolochiv settlement in Kharkiv oblast, damaging houses and outbuildings. The attack killed domestic animals, and a 54-year-old woman suffered an intense stress reaction, told …
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FALSE: Melitopol voluntarily decided to join Russia
Verification within Meta’s Third-Party Fact-Checking Program
A video is being circulated online showing Melitopol residents chanting: “We are the authority here.” The post claims that Ukraine wanted to remain in power in the Zaporizhzhia region, …
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Expert Kaupo Rosin states that Russia currently has no intent to attack any Baltic state or NATO, noting changed Russian behavior after recent incidents and emphasizing the need for sustained defense investments.
In late 2025, Estonia’s security assessment highlights that Russia currently has no intent to launch attacks against Baltic states or NATO. Russian military behavior has changed following NATO’s reactions to prior incidents such as …
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Explosions reportedly rock Russia's Khanskaya military airfield
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Russia’s sabotage campaign is becoming bolder
In recent years, Poland has experienced a range of provocations attributed to Russia, including railway sabotage, arson, and drone incursions. The latest and most serious were cyberattacks on December 29, 2025, targeting 30 Polish energy facilities …
