Several groups of Russian military personnel are reportedly encircled in Syria, according to information from several channels and media outlets. Russia is allegedly negotiating for corridors to evacu Source : www.uawire.org/russian-f…
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Russian forces encircled in Syria: negotiations underway for evacuation
Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina posthumously receives Prix Voltaire Special Award
Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina was posthumously honored with the Prix Voltaire Special Award at the 34th International Publishers Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, PEN Ukraine reported on Dec. 6. Th Source : kyivindependent.com/ukrainian…

Syrian Government Beheaded – the Assad Regime Flees
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EU Defense Commissioner proposes $105 billion defense budget allocation, Politico reports
European Union Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, has proposed allocating 100 billion euros ($105 billion) for defense in the next seven-year EU budget, Politico reported on Dec. 8. Source : kyivindependent.com/eu-defens…

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Both Dead and Fallen - Did Russian Missile Kill Bashar Al-Assad?
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Ukraine’s Strikes Deep Inside Russia: Ryazan and Novorossiysk Attacks
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Kyiv: Ukraine open to restoring ties with Syria after Assad's fall
Ukraine is open to the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad, reaffirming its support for the Syrian populace, said Ukraine’s Fore Source : www.uawire.org/kyiv-ukra…
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 19.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, there were 6 combat engagements near Vovchansk. In the “Khortytsia” Operational-Strategic Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
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Trump urges Putin it's 'time to act' on ceasefire negotiations with Zelensky
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take action toward negotiating a truce, saying on Dec. 8: “I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. China can help. Th Source : …
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 16.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, the enemy launched 9 assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Vysoka Yaruha and Vo Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
Viktor Orban’s High-Stakes Game With the European Union
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 10.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, the enemy conducted offensive actions twice near Vovchansk. In the “Khortytsia” Operation Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
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Russia’s war on Ukraine. 09.11.24
In the operational zone of the Ukrainian Operational Group of Forces (OTG) “Kharkiv” on the Kharkiv direction, the enemy unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian defensive lines near Vovchansk 4 times and co Source : defence.org.ua/dailybrie…
Russia's attack on Kherson Oblast kills 1, injures 7
A man was killed and several others injured in Kherson Oblast on Dec. 8 following Russian drone attacks, local authorities reported. A 73-year-old man in a town of Kindiika close to Kherson died after Source : kyivindependent.com/russias-a…

The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets
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K-2 battalion becomes a regiment
Regiment of Unmanned Drones was formed on the basis of a mechanized battalion of 54th Brigade. Source Source : militaryland.net/news/k-2-…
Bashar al-Assad Fled or DEAD – Rebels Take Over Syria | Weekly Wrap-up
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Syrian rebels advance into Tartus: uncertainty looms over Russia's naval base amid Assad's fall
Russia had planned to maintain its military presence in Tartus until at least 2066, but the collapse of Assad’s regime has changed everything. The capture of Damascus by rebels and the overthrow of Sy Source : www.uawire.org/syrian-re…
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Russia struggles with military recruitment amid soaring frontline losses
The Russian military, engaged in a risky war against Ukraine for nearly three years, is grappling with mounting challenges. Despite boosting contract signing bonuses, the influx of volunteers continue Source : www.uawire.org/russia-st…
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Kremlin: Moscow open to peace talks on Ukraine, but conditions remain Unchanged
Moscow remains open to talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. However, the conditions for a ceasefire were set forth by Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov Source : www.uawire.org/kremlin-m…
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Syria's Assad, his family have arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum, sources tell Russian news agencies
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being upodated. Russian news agencies reported on Dec. 8 that Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia, where they have been grant Source : …
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Zelensky reveals Ukraine's human cost in war: 43,000 soldiers killed and 370,000 wounded amidst conflict with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Additionally, 370,000 Ukrainian servicemembers have been wounded. Source : www.uawire.org/zelensky-…
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers in action since start of invasion, Zelensky says
Key developments on Dec. 7-8: Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers in action since start of invasion, Zelensky says Russia claims control of village in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine has not confirmed capture Si Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…
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"Why Are We Even Talikng to Germany? It's Not A Country" – Russian Hate Speech
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Trump tells NBC News Ukraine should likely prepare for reduced US aid
The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested in a Meet the Press interview aired on Dec. 8 that Ukraine could receive less aid under his presidency. When asked whether Ukraine should prepare for re Source : kyivindependent.com/trump-tel…