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5:38 AM

Syrian rebels announce fall of Russia-backed Assad regime.

"The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled. We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," rebel leaders claimed on Dec. 8.

5:03 AM

Rebels enter Damascus, Assad reportedly flees capital.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane out of Damascus on Dec. 8 as rebel forces swept into the capital, two senior army officers told Reuters.

3:37 AM

Russia claims control of village in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine has not confirmed capture.

Russia claimed control over the village of Beretsky in Donetsk Oblast, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Dec. 7. Ukrainian officials have not commented on Russia's claims, which could not be independently verified.

2:49 AM

Russia's war in Ukraine weakened Assad regime, US won't get involved, Sullivan says.

"Assad's backers — Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah — have all been weakened and distracted," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. Russia cannot provide large-scale military support while "ground down in a war of attrition" in Ukraine.

12:53 AM

Syrian government forces withdraw from Homs, cutting Assad off from key Russian military base.

Homs is located between Damascus, Syria's capital, and the Mediterranean coast — where Russia maintains its Khmeimim Air Base and Tartus Naval Base.

11:50 PM

US announces $988 million military aid package for Ukraine.

The latest aid package will be pulled through the remaining $2 billion in funding from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) — a Pentagon-led program for supplying arms to Ukraine through contracts with U.S. defense companies.

10:22 PM

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.

9:13 PM

Zelensky meets with Georgian President Zourabichvili, urges Georgians to 'not let government surrender country to Putin.'

"Ukraine supports and stands in solidarity with the Georgian people, who are currently fighting for a worthy future for themselves," Zelensky told Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili during the meeting. "It is important to always respect the will of the people and not let the Ivanishvili government surrender the country to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin."

8:15 PM

Zelensky praises 'productive' meeting held with Trump, Macron, stresses 'peace through strength.'

The previously unannounced meeting comes ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20. It also marks the first in-person encounter between Zelensky and Trump since Trump won re-election.

7:38 PM

Syrian rebels claim to have reached Damascus' suburbs.

Syrian rebels claim to have reached the suburbs of Damascus, Syria's capital, on Dec. 7, as the rebel groups' rapid offensive against pro-government forces continues.

7:04 PM

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 France for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

6:19 PM

Zelensky discusses peace efforts with Austria's Nehammer in Paris.

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Dec. 7 in Paris to attend the opening ceremony of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

5:34 PM

Russian milbloggers raise alarm over threat to Kremlin bases in Syria amid escalating Middle East crisis.

There is much at stake for Russia — if Assad's regime falls, Russia will lose its regional foothold in the Middle East.

Chornobyl: An exclusive look at the exclusion zone during war | Dare to Ukraine

3:25 PM

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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 places on Earth.

1:50 PM

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 Enterprise Fund (UMAEF) and created in partnership with Spend With Ukraine, a non-profit organization that launched a platform to showcase businesses

1:31 PM

Situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast 'difficult,' but 'predicted,' Freedom of Russia Legion spokesperson says.

The comment comes after a series of warnings about, and attacks on, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, which is becoming an increasingly active part of the frontline.

11:39 AM

Denmark delivers second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Zelensky announces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if all international partners demonstrated the same level of commitment then "Russian terror could already have been made impossible."

11:21 AM

Russian attacks against Kherson Oblast injure 16, including child, governor reports.

These attacks follow recent developments on the front line, where military forces are locked in battle over small islands in the Dnipro River.

10:20 AM

Ukrainian sea drones target Russian-occupied gas platforms in Crimea, Navy says.

"The hunt for the enemy in the Black Sea continues," Commander of the Naval Forces Vice-Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa said.

9:24 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 751,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,300 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:34 AM

Canada to strengthen Arctic cooperation with US amid rising Russian threats.

Canada unveiled a renewed Arctic strategy on Dec. 6, aiming to bolster regional security in response to growing threats from Russia.

Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 17, including 6-year-old boy

5:32 PM

(Updated: December 7, 2024 7:06 am)

Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 17, including 6-year-old boy.

Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Dec. 6, killing two people and injuring 17, including a six-year-old boy, according to Governor Serhii Lysak. The death toll rose to three on Dec. 7 when rescuers recovered another body from the rubble.

4:50 AM

Scholz tells journalists joint strategy on Ukraine possible with Trump.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on a joint strategy for Ukraine following their phone conversation.

2:32 AM

Media: Russian conscript killed after refusing to fight in Kursk Oblast.

19-year-old Russian conscript Artem Antonov was shot and killed by his commander after reportedly refusing to sign a military contract to fight in Kursk Oblast, the Russian independent outlet IStories reported on Dec. 6.

12:51 AM

Georgian opposition politician detained by police, crackdown continues on ninth day of mass protests.

Georgian police detained Tsotne Koberidze, a politician and member of the Coalition for Change opposition group, on Dec. 6 amid government crackdowns as pro-EU protests in the country continue.

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 24, including children

7:48 PM

(Updated: December 6, 2024 11:41 pm)

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 24, including children.

Russian forces attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia on Dec. 6, killing nine people and injuring 17, including two children, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported.

10:13 PM

EU fails to approve 15th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters reports.

The European Union has failed to approve its 15th sanctions package on Russia, which included an extension for Czechia to import Russian oil products through Slovakia, Reuters reported on Dec. 6, citing unnamed diplomatic sources.

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone 'Peklo'

10:07 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone — 'Peklo'

Key developments on Dec. 6: * Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone — 'Peklo' * Crimean Bridge closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Kerch * Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway line linking Moscow to Kursk Oblast, group claims * Estonian company to test AI-guided anti-drone missiles in Ukraine, CEO says * Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor

9:22 PM

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Tucker Carlson interviewed Russian FM Lavrov — here’s what he said and why it’s not true

Tucker Carlson, a far-right political commentator close to the incoming U.S. administration, released an interview with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Dec. 5. During the 80-minute interview, Lavrov peddled a variety of Russian propaganda talking points with little to no challenge from the interviewer. Carlson has been among

8:46 PM

Zelensky may meet Trump at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris, AFP reports.

President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 7 during his visit to Paris to mark the Notre-Dame Cathedral's reopening, AFP reported, citing an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.

Children who lost parents in Russia’s war share dreams, hopes in letters to St. Nicholas

7:17 PM

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Children who lost parents in Russia’s war share dreams, hopes in letters to St. Nicholas

For children around the world, the winter holidays are about gifts and a joyful time with their families. But for some Ukrainian children, the season is bittersweet, as it highlights the absence of one or both parents killed by Russia’s full-scale invasion. Nearly 1,800 Ukrainian children have become

7:09 PM

Lukashenko asks Putin to deploy Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus, Russian state-controlled media says.

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko asked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Dec. 6 to deploy Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus, a weapon Russia recently used to strike Ukraine, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported.

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8:16 PM

Japan to transfer $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Zelensky says.

In a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Zelensky expressed his gratitude for Japan's previous aid to Ukraine, which has totaled $12 billion and "makes it possible to save thousands of lives."

6:54 PM

Former top enlistment officer arrested after planning to flee abroad, investigators say.

The former official planned to hide from authorities after his release from detention and flee abroad, the bureau said.

5:30 PM

Russia ready to export gas to EU via routes bypassing Ukraine, official claims.

The declaration comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed during a press conference on Dec. 19 that Ukraine would not extend the transit agreement for Russian gas through its territory, which is set to expire on Dec. 31.

5:22 PM

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Is Putinism fascism by another name?

3:29 PM

Ukraine approves homemade Shchedryk aerial vehicle for military use.

The Shchedryk unmanned aerial vehicle has increased resistance to electronic warfare and can be tasked with monitoring the actions of Russian troops on the battlefield, the Defense Minitsry said.

2:27 PM

Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammunition depot in Rostov Oblast, SBU source claims.

"(The depot) was used by the enemy to supply its troops in the Kramatorsk sector (in Donetsk Oblast). Now the Russians have logistical difficulties, which significantly affect their ability to conduct combat operations," a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said.

6:43 AM

(Updated: December 25, 2024 2:17 pm)

Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack against energy grid on Christmas morning.

Russia launched more than 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and over 100 drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. More than 50 missiles and "a significant number" of drones were shot down, he added.

1:23 PM

Ukraine hits Russian naval infantry brigade command post in Kursk Oblast, military claims.

"This fire strike is part of a comprehensive campaign to weaken the ability of the Russian Armed Forces to coordinate military operations against the people of Ukraine," Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications said.

1:15 PM

Russian missile enters Moldova’s airspace during mass attack on Ukraine.

"Moldova condemns these acts and stands in full solidarity with Ukraine," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.

11:03 AM

Azerbaijani Airlines plane en route to Russia crashes in western Kazakhstan.

According to Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry, the plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines had 37 Azerbaijani passengers, 16 Russians, six Kazakhs, and three Kyrgyz, along with five crew members on board.

9:59 AM

Russia begins movement near Toretsk, uses military equipment, Kyiv says.

Anastasia Bobovnikova, a spokesperson of the Operational Tactical Group Luhansk, said that fighting with the use of armored combat vehicles, motorcycles and buggies took place in the village of Nelipivka north of Toretsk.

8:14 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 779,320 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,600 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

3:01 AM

Russia deems record number of organizations 'undesirable' in 2024.

Russia added 65 organizations to the list in 2024, include the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), founded by George and Amal Clooney, and the independent Russian media outlet the Moscow Times.

5:01 PM

(Updated: December 25, 2024 2:10 am)

Russia strikes apartment building in Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve, at least 1 killed, 15 injured.

Preliminary reports say that a Russian ballistic missile hit a four-story apartment building in the city, according to Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul. "Unfortunately, we're preparing for difficult news," Vilkul said in a statement.

1:34 AM

Russian court sentences US citizen to 15 years for alleged espionage.

Eugene Spector, 52, was already serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence for bribery when he was charged with espionage.

12:43 AM

Kyiv to simplify procurement of drones, electronic warfare equipment.

"From now on, the military will be able to plan their needs more effectively, and manufacturers will be able to focus on technological development and scaling up production," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

11:43 PM

Fire damages United Russia party office in Arkhangelsk, official claims.

The office was storing "humanitarian aid" for Russia's front-line military personnel, according to United Russia representative Vladimir Zhgilyov.

10:50 PM

Russia has 'systemic problems' with fleet, Navy spokesperson says after Ursa Major explosion.

"The Russians have a systemic problem. It is quite expectedly reflected in the general condition of their fleet," Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said on Dec. 24.

10:24 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia attempts to seize bridgehead on west bank of Dnipro, potentially for Kherson assault

9:00 PM

Opinion

Slavoj Žižek: Ukraine’s fight against Russia is a metaphysical struggle for survival

8:58 PM

Ukraine receives first $1 billion as part of US batch of frozen Russian assets profits.

This is the first tranche of the planned $20 billion that the U.S. intends to provide as part of the G7 initiative.

8:01 PM

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