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Ukraine to prohibit withdrawal of foreign issuer securities amid efforts to curb bypasses to currency restrictions
Ukraine’s National Securities and Stock Market Commission announced on Dec. 23 that it will prohibit the withdrawal of foreign issuer securities, with the ban taking effect on Jan. 1. The commission, Source : …
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French Troops in UKRAINE? Macron Pushes for a Peacekeeping Mission Led by EU Countries
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Russia faces major YouTube blackout as access drops to record lows
Starting mid-December, tighter restrictions have led to an unprecedented decline in YouTube access across Russia. In recent days, a surge in complaints highlights this new wave of blockages. Reports f Source : www.uawire.org/russia-fa…
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Ukraine war latest: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Key developments on Dec. 23: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says Satellite imagery suggests North Korea to supply more arms to Russia, WSJ reports ‘Mysterious Source : …
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Moldova denies Russian claims of plot to seize power station amid energy dispute
Russian intelligence has reported alleged plans for Moldova to initiate a military operation to capture a power station—Moldavskaya GRES—prompted by issues regarding the transit of Russian gas through Source : www.uawire.org/moldova-d…
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Ukraine ends year battered, with Russian troops pushing north, east, and south
The entire year 2024 saw Ukrainian troops on the back foot, losing territory to the advancing Russian troops in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast and eastern Donetsk Oblast. Russia captured Avdiivka — an in Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-e…

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'Fico’s energy policy poses a threat to Europe' — Ukraine criticizes Slovak PM after Russia visit
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of posing a threat to Europe through his ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a statement issued on Dec. 23. The crit Source : kyivindependent.com/ficos-ene…

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Ukrainian Forces dismiss encirclement claims amid intense Russian assaults in Vremivka direction
According to analysts, Russian Armed Forces advanced on the Vremivka direction, posing a potential encirclement threat to Ukrainian forces. However, military officials have dismissed such claims, stat Source : www.uawire.org/ukrainian…
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Russian forces gear up for renewed offensive on Kherson
Russian forces are preparing to launch offensive operations in southern Ukraine, aiming, among other objectives, to retake control of Kherson, reports RBC-Ukraine , citing anonymous sources within the Source : www.uawire.org/russian-f…
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23 Dec: Ukrainians TURN NORTH KOREANS AGAINST EACH OTHER With Drones | War in Ukraine Explained
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North Korean troops deployed to aid Russia were Pyongyang’s idea, NYT reports
The suggestion to deploy North Korean troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine came from Pyongyang, not Moscow, U.S. intelligence sources told the New York Times, it reported on Dec. 23. While s Source : kyivindependent.com/north-kor…

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YouTube traffic in Russia drops 80% as authorities try to curb access
Russia’s efforts to curb YouTube access appear to be taking effect, as traffic to the platform has plummeted to 20% of normal levels, the Moscow Times reported on Dec. 23, citing experts. The ongoing Source : kyivindependent.com/youtube-t…

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Trump's push for Ukraine ceasefire hits Moscow roadblock: peace plans face uncertain path
President-elect Donald Trump has made the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine a top priority. However, Moscow remains hesitant, signaling no “real impulses” towards negotiation. Russian President Vlad Source : …
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Latest Ukrainian ‘rocket-drones’ make up for absence of locally made cruise missiles
Ukraine has turbo-charged its long-distance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), making “rocket-drones” to compete with cruise missiles or save the trouble of asking for more Western-made ranged weapons. Source : kyivindependent.com/latest-uk…

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Slovak PM Fico criticizes Ukrainian policy during Moscow visit, warns of risks to energy supply
In a surprising diplomatic maneuver, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his way to Moscow, ostensibly to discuss the ongoing situation concerning Ukraine. This move comes even as President-ele Source : www.uawire.org/slovak-pm…
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Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
The number of killed and injured North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast has surpassed 3,000, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement shared on Telegr Source : …
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Assassinations of pro-war figures seek to demoralize Russia, punish war criminals
The Dec. 17 killing of Russian Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov in Moscow — reportedly by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) — is the most high-profile assassination of a Russian military official Source : kyivindependent.com/assassina…

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Why Russians Militarize Children? | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Hidden Danger: Russian Dark Fleet of Tankers Pose a Danger of Oil Spills
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First Ukrainian Legion unit trained in Poland deployed to Ukraine, ambassador says
The first unit of the Ukrainian Legion, a volunteer brigade being formed and trained in Poland, has departed for Ukraine, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar said in an interview with Radio Fr Source : …