As Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed in a matter of days, Russia’s influence in the Middle East appeared to wane. Preoccupied with its all-out war against Ukraine, Russia was unable t Source : …
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Assad's downfall shows Kremlin is not invincible, undermines trust in Russian-led alliances
US says it's ready to train, arm new soldiers if Ukraine changes conscription policy
The United States is ready to take over the training of new Ukrainian soldiers and provide them with the necessary weapons if Ukraine changes its mobilization policy, U.S. State Department Spokesperso Source : kyivindependent.com/us-says-i…
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New U.S. Sanctions Slam Russia: What Putin Hides from His People?
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Ukrainian gift guide 2024
If you’re unsure what to get your loved one for a gift this holiday season, look no further than Ukraine. The country has loads of exciting brands and products guaranteed to bring cheer to the people Source : kyivindependent.com/ukrainian…
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky 'may consider' deployment of foreign peacekeepers to ensure ceasefire
Key developments on Dec. 9: Zelensky ‘may consider’ deployment of foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire Ex-chief of Russian-run Olenivka prison allegedly killed in car bombing in occupie Source : …
Ukraine assembling coalition for united stance on ending war, President's Office reports
Ukraine is assembling a coalition of partners to create a working group aimed at bolstering its defense and forming a united diplomatic stance on ending the war, the president’s spokesperson Serhii Ny Source : …
Russian military suppliers exploit loophole to source US microchips
Russian suppliers to the military-industrial complex exploited a loophole to order microchips from Texas Instruments (TI) despite international sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 9. Russian distrib Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-m…
BASHAR Al-Assad – Political Corpse Alive
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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzian Tactics Failed in Kursk | Peace talks will go nowhere
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Russia’s defense spending surges to record levels, media reports
Russia’s spending on “national defense” reached an unprecedented $43 billion in the third quarter of 2024, The Moscow Times reported on Dec. 9. From July to September, the Russian government spent an Source : kyivindependent.com/russias-d…
Transnistria declares economic emergency over Russian gas supply threat
Leader of Moldova’s Russian-occupied Transnistria region, Vadim Krasnoselsky, signed a decree on Dec. 9 introducing a 30-day economic state of emergency due to the risk of Russian gas supply disruptio Source : …
NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Two Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Dec. 6, the Netherlands Defense Ministry announced on Dec. 9. The F-35s, deployed under NATO’s eastern airspace monitori Source : kyivindependent.com/netherlan…
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Zelensky weighs French troop deployment proposal amid continued debates on Ukraine's NATO membership
As Ukraine remains outside of NATO, the country may deliberate on French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to send a portion of French troops to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sugg Source : www.uawire.org/zelensky-…
The Kyiv Independent’s film about Ukrainian military medics will be screened in 10 European capitals
The Kyiv Independent’s upcoming documentary about Ukrainian military medics who save lives on the front line of Russia’s full-scale war will be screened in 10 European capitals. “Can You Hear Me? The Source : kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-…
Russia seeks Turkey’s help to withdraw troops from Syria, CNN Turk reports
Russia has asked Turkey to assist in withdrawing its troops from Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, CNN Turk reported on Dec. 9. According to the outlet’s correspondent in Ankar Source : …
Russian court sentences Crimean resident to 15 years for alleged state treason
A Russian-controlled court in occupied Crimea sentenced a 33-year-old local resident to 15 years in a strict regime colony on charges of state treason, Russia’s prosecutor’s office reported on Dec. 9. Source : …
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Putin’s Kursk Crisis: Russia in Chaos as Ukraine Seizes Control!
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Friedrich Merz: "Ukraine Must Hit Russian Military Bases!"
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Explosion in Donetsk kills ex-chief of Olenivka prison suspected of war crimes against Ukrainian POWs
A Toyota Land Cruiser blast in occupied Donetsk resulted in the death of Sergei Evsyukov, the former head of the Olenivka prison, who was suspected by Kyiv of involvement in crimes against Ukrainian p Source : www.uawire.org/explosion…
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Kremlin: opposition forces promise security for Russian bases in Syria following government overthrow
Rebel forces, who seized power in Syria, have pledged to ensure the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions in the country, as reported by Russia’s state news agency TASS , citing an Source : www.uawire.org/kremlin-o…
Zelensky plans to call Biden to discuss NATO invitation for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 9 his intention to call U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine’s invitation to NATO. Zelensky made the statement following a meeting in Kyiv with Fr Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
Oreshnik in Belarus? Assad Flees to Yanukovich | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Fight of sea drones with aviation. The EU is thinking about the military budget. IDF in Syria
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 01.12.24
On the Kursk direction , Russian forces attempted to advance near Martynovka, Daryino, and the eastern outskirts of Tolstyi Lug. Fighting occurred near Novoivanovka, Nikolaevo-Daryino, Nizhniy Klin, S Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
German opposition leader proposes European contact group to unify Ukraine peace strategy
Germany, France, the U.K., and Poland should set up a contact group to coordinate the European bloc’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Friedrich Merz, the German conservative opposition lead Source : kyivindependent.com/merz-euro…
