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Putin’s "Direct Line" Highlights Propaganda and Denial: A Look at Russia’s War Rhetoric and Syria
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Russian court orders two-month detention for suspect in General Kirillov assassination
A Moscow court ruled on Dec. 19 to place the suspect in the killing of General Igor Kirillov in pre-trial detention for two months. The court announced the decision on its Telegram channel. The suspec Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-c…
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EU leaders call for more military aid to Kyiv, pledge Ukraine's inclusion in key decisions
European Union leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine at a Dec. 19 summit in Brussels, emphasizing that decisions about the war-torn country’s future must involve Kyiv and its European allies. Source : kyivindependent.com/eu-leader…
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Russian Gas Transit Ends: Europe’s Strategy to Tackle the Energy Gap
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NATO Takes Charge of Ukraine’s Aid, Zelensky Stresses Army Strength Amid Talks of NATO Membership
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G7 discusses slashing Russian oil price cap, complete ban, Bloomberg reports
The G7 countries are considering tightening the price cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 19, citing its sources. The move comes as Russia’s fossil fuel industry remains a primary source of Source : …
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky blasts Putin’s Oreshnik threats, calling him ‘dumbass’
Key developments on Dec. 19: Zelensky blasts Putin’s Oreshnik threats, calling him ‘dumbass’ Zelensky dismisses ceasefire as Putin’s ploy to regroup, seeks coordinated peace plan Ukraine strikes ‘only Source : …
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Can Ukraine sustain its F-16 fleet if Trump halts US aid?
As the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden rushes to provide last-minute aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office in January, the State Department has recently announced a $266 Source : kyivindependent.com/can-ukrai…
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Belarus sentences 2 Belarusians, Ukrainian to 11-25 years for alleged terrorism
Two Belarusians and one Ukrainian were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 11 to 25 years by Belarusian authorities for their alleged involvement in preparing terrorist acts, the Viasna Human Right Source : kyivindependent.com/6-belarus…
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NATO Takes Charge of Ukraine’s Aid, Zelensky Refuses to Give Up Army | Wrap-up
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How Dangerous is Yuriy Boyko?
How Dangerous is Yuriy Boyko? Yuriy Boyko is a former co-head of the pro-Russian “Opposition Platform—For Life” (OPFL) and a chairman of the “Platform for Life and Peace”, which, in reality, is a new Source : uacrisis.org/en/tiu23
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Ukraine’s Special Forces report killing 12 North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces reported on Dec. 19 that they had killed 12 North Korean soldiers and injured 20 others, preventing their advance in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. Russia has reportedly de Source : …
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One killed, one in captivity: The tragic story of two brothers forever separated by Russia’s war
Warning: This article contains descriptions of graphic scenes. For a moment, Oksana Latanska could not believe her eyes when she looked down at a cold, little body, gray from dust and ashes. It hardly Source : kyivindependent.com/one-kille…
Another heavy mechanized brigade appeared in the Ground Forces
The recently formed 5th Tank Brigade has been restructured and is no longer a tank unit. Source Source : militaryland.net/news/anot…
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Ukraine won't extend Russian gas transit, Zelensky confirms
Ukraine will not extend the transit agreement for Russian gas through its territory, set to expire on Dec. 31, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Dec. 19 during a press conference in Brussels. Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…
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Captured Russian soldiers reveal manpower crisis in Russian armed forces amid ongoing battles in Donetsk region
Ukrainian forces have captured a new group of Russian prisoners near Maksymivka, located between Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, according to a report by Ukrainian military journ Source : www.uawire.org/captured-…
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19 Dec: CRAZY! North Koreans OBLITERATED IN SECONDS with Cluster Munitions! | War in Ukraine
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North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast boost Russia's manpower, despite vulnerabilities
North Korean troops fighting in Kursk Oblast are especially vulnerable to drones but still managed to help Moscow advance a few kilometers in the partially Ukrainian-occupied region in southwest Russi Source : kyivindependent.com/north-kor…
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Zelensky dismisses ceasefire as Putin’s ploy to regroup, seeks coordinated peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19 that American and European participation in possible peace negotiations with Russia is crucial while rejecting the idea of freezing the conflict. Ahead of Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-d…
BigMac: ‘This war started with Crimea and it will end with Crimea'
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Putin invites U.S. to 21st century missile duel, testing Russia's 'Oreshnik' against Western defenses in Kyiv
Russian president Vladimir Putin has extended an offer to the United States to engage in a “high-tech duel of the 21st century.” Putin suggested testing the prowess of Russia’s “Oreshnik” missile syst Source : …
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Denmark allocates $292 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, minister says
Denmark has allocated 2.1 billion Danish kroner (over $292 million) to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced on Dec. 19. The announcement comes amid intensified Source : …
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Belgium postpones F-16 delivery to Ukraine amid shortage of parts and pilots
Belgium’s Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder revealed on December 18th that the delivery of the first batch of F-16 fighters to Ukraine has been postponed. The delay is attributed to a shortage of par Source : www.uawire.org/belgium-p…