Syrian government forces withdrew from the key city of Homs on Dec. 7, abandoning the city to advancing rebel units after less than a day of fighting. The move effectively cuts off Syrian leader Basha Source : kyivindependent.com/syrian-go…
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Syrian government forces withdraw from Homs, cutting Assad off from key Russian military base
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US announces $988 million military aid package for Ukraine
The United States will deliver a $988 million military package to Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Dec. 7. The latest aid package comes as the Biden administration rushes to deliver the remaining ap Source : kyivindependent.com/us-prepar…
US officials believe Assad's regime may fall within days, CNN reports
The regime of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad may fall within days as Syrian rebels continue to advance on the country’s capital Damascus, five different U.S. officials told CNN on Dec. 7. Syrian reb Source : …
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Russia and Iran’s Role in Syria’s Escalation: Ukraine’s Perspective
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Zelensky meets with Georgian President Zourabichvili, urges Georgians to 'not let government surrender country to Putin'
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili on Dec. 7, on the sidelines of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. The meeting comes as protest against the Georgian Dr Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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Zelensky praises 'productive' meeting held with Trump, Macron, stresses 'peace through strength'
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as well as French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for a trila Source : …
Syrian rebels claim to have reached Damascus' suburbs
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Syrian rebels claim to have reached the suburbs of Damascus, Syria’s capital, on Dec. 7, as the rebel groups' rapid offensive against pr Source : …
158th Mechanized Brigade Undergoing Training in Poland
158th Mechanized Brigade is receiving training from Poland’s 11th Armored Cavalry Division. Source Source : militaryland.net/news/158t…
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Zelensky to meet with Trump, Macron on Dec. 7 during visit to Paris
President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as well as French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for a trilateral meeting on Dec. 7, amid world leaders' visit to Fran Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
Ukraine
Zelensky discusses peace efforts with Austria's Nehammer in Paris
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Paris on Dec. 7 for discussions about peace in Ukraine, Nheammer said in a post on social media. The Chancellor reaffirmed Au Source : kyivindependent.com/zelensky-…
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Will NATO Troops Be Deployed to Ukraine? Key Insights from Recent Discussions
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Russian milbloggers raise alarm over threat to Kremlin bases in Syria amid escalating Middle East crisis
Russian military positions in Syria are under increasing threat as rebel forces make significant advances in the country, Russian milbloggers have warned. Syrian rebel forces launched a major surprise Source : kyivindependent.com/russias-m…
Carlson–Lavrov Interview: What Was Voiced?
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Ukraine receives second shipment of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces the arrival of a second shipment of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark. “The second shipment of F-16s from Denmark is now in Ukraine. This is leadership in Source : www.uawire.org/ukraine-r…
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Russians are Fleeing From Combat Zone in Syria With Military Equipment
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Letters to Ukraine's Santa: St. Nicholas
Editor’s Note: The power was out for much of the day today, but we still put out our issue — and on time! Help us with our unique journalism this holiday season: upgrade now to become a paid subscribe Source : …
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Chornobyl: An exclusive look at the exclusion zone during war | Dare to Ukraine
In the sixth episode of Dare to Ukraine, we gain rare access to the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, known globally as the site of the catastrophic 1986 nuclear disaster and one of the most radioactive place Source : kyivindependent.com/chornobyl…
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5 high-end Ukrainian fashion brands you should know
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of profiles highlighting successful Ukrainian startups and businesses. The series is funded by the regional investment fund Ukraine-Moldova American Ent Source : kyivindependent.com/five-ukra…
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Situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast 'difficult,' but 'predicted,' Freedom of Russia Legion spokesperson says
The situation on the Zaporizhzhia front is becoming “very difficult and tense,” but the development was “predicted,” Freedom of Russia Legion spokesperson Kostiantyn Denysov said on Dec. 7. “Their inf Source : …
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Denmark delivers second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Zelensky announces
Denmark has transferred a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, further bolstering the country’s air defense capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 7. “Denmark’s decisive lead Source : …
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Russian attacks against Kherson Oblast injure 16, including child, governor reports
Russian shelling struck residential areas and injured 16 people, including one child, in Kherson Oblast over the past day, regional authorities reported on Dec. 7. Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Pr Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
