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U.S. Ramps Up Support for Ukraine Ahead of Trump’s Presidency
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Russia
Russia’s war on Ukraine. 27.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, 5 combat clashes with Russian invaders occurred near Vovchansk. In the “Khortytsia” Opera Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
Pope Francis calls for Christmas ceasefire 'on all war fronts'
Pope Francis called upon politicians and global leaders to bring about a ceasefire across the globe, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, during his Sunday prayer on Dec. 8. “I appeal to government Source : …
Assad's Lightning-fast Downfall: Rebels Took over Damascus
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 24.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, 13 clashes with Russian invaders occurred in the areas of Vovchansk and Tykhe. In the “Kh Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
Russia claims bodies of Il-76 crash victims given to Ukraine, Kyiv says examinations ongoing
Russia has transferred the bodies of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) allegedly killed in a plane crash over Russia’s Belgorod Oblast in January, Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova claimed in an int Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-cl…
Zelensky 'may consider' deployment of foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine to ensure ceasefire
Ukraine “may consider” French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to deploy foreign peacekeepers on its territory but only after getting a clear understanding of the NATO membership timeline, Preside Source : …
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 22.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, the enemy attacked 10 times in the areas of Starytsia, Vovchansk, and Hlyboke. In the “Kh Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 21.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, the enemy conducted 4 unsuccessful assault actions in the areas of Vovchansk and Starytsi Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
EU Ambassador to Ukraine: Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts mark a decade of transformation
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity. A decade ago, thousands of Ukrainians united to protest a government that sidelined the will of the people to serve its own interests Source : kyivindependent.com/eu-ambass…
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Trump 'formulating a concept' to end Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin should seek an end to the war as he lost 700,000 people to hostilities, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in comments for the New York Post published on Dec. 8. " Source : …
Opinion: 10 reforms that defined the decade for Ukraine
Ukraine is a nation of reforms, constantly striving for improvement through roadmaps and input from domestic and international partners. These efforts have not been in vain. As we mark International A Source : kyivindependent.com/opinion-1…
Syrian opposition takes full control of Latakia province hosting Russian bases, Russian media reports
Syrian opposition fighters took control of the Latakia province, where Russian military facilities – the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartus naval base – are located, Russian state news agency TASS report Source : kyivindependent.com/syrian-op…
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Internal market membership as a stage in Ukraine’s EU accession process. Free movement of people
Since the EU granted Ukraine candidate country status amidst the full-scale war with Russia, the idea of Ukraine”s staged EU accession has been discussed by scholars. Full Single Market membership is Source : voxukraine.org/en/intern…
Car explodes in occupied Donetsk, ex-chief of Olenivka prison allegedly on board
A car exploded in Russian-occupied Donetsk on Dec. 9, seriously injuring two people inside, Russian state media reported. The Russian Telegram channel Mash claimed that Serhii Yevsiukov, the former he Source : kyivindependent.com/donetsk-c…
When Ukraine was the third-largest nuclear power
For the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum, The Kyiv Independent’s Daria Shulzhenko visits a former Soviet-era nuclear missile silo in south Ukraine. In this video, she delves into the histor Source : kyivindependent.com/when-ukra…
Estonian PM arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other senior officials, the PM said in a post on X on Dec. 9. Michal replaced Kaja Kallas Source : kyivindependent.com/estonian-…
SBU releases video of Sea Baby naval drones repelling Russian helicopter attack
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Dec. 9 released footage of its Sea Baby naval drones successfully fending off Russian helicopters pursuing them near occupied Crimea last week. The skirmish to Source : kyivindependent.com/sbu-video…
Russian attacks kill 1, injure 9 civilians in Kherson, Donetsk oblasts over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least one person and injured at least nine over the past day, regional authorities reported on Dec. 9. One person was killed, and eight others got injured as Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
German opposition leader Merz arrives in Kyiv
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Friedrich Merz, a German chancellor candidate of the opposition conservative CDU/CSU alliance, arrived in Kyiv on Dec. 9, Deutsche Welle Source : …
Russia has spent $200 billion on full-scale war in Ukraine, suffered 700,000 casualties, Austin says
Russia has spent at least $200 billion on its war with Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at a conference on Dec. 7 in California. Mos Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-ha…
Russia was unable to save Assad regime due to losses in Ukraine, Biden says
Moscow could not support its ally in Syria, former dictator Bashar al-Assad, due to the “massive damage” inflicted on Russian forces by Western-supported Ukrainian troops, U.S. President Joe Biden sai Source : …
General Staff: Russia has lost 754,590 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 754,590 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Dec. 9. This number includes 1,220 ca Source : …
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Russia seeks Turkish assistance for troop withdrawal as Assad regime collapses in Syria
Russia has reached out to Turkey for support in ensuring the safe withdrawal of its troops from Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Reports indicate that Russian forces plan to l Source : www.uawire.org/russia-se…
Georgian PM announces new law banning face-coverings at protests
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to introduce a law banning participants in rallies and counter-rallies from covering their faces, Georgia Today reported on Dec. 8. The law is Source : kyivindependent.com/georgian-…
