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

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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

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Tucker Carlson

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

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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

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Human story

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.

5:17 PM

Romanian constitutional court annuls results of presidential election's first round.

The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election, which had been led by anti-NATO, pro-Russian independent candidate Calin Georgescu, Digi24 reported on Dec. 6.

Russia's alliance of convenience with China is a ticking time bomb

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Opinion

Russia's alliance of convenience with China is a ticking time bomb

The recent BRICS+ summit in Kazan, Russia — featuring Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — had some observers hailing it as the dawn of an anti-Western world order, led by Moscow and Beijing. The partnership between Russia and China is undeniably formidable. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi

3:27 PM

Belarus weekly

Belarus Weekly: Russians tortured Ukrainians in Belarus at start of full-scale invasion, investigation shows

Russian troops operated a torture chamber on Belarusian state-owned property in 2022, journalistic investigation reveals. Over 150 Russian drones flew into Belarusian airspace in November — three times the previous monthly record of incursions. The European Parliament urges stronger sanctions on Belarus, Iran, and North Korea for aiding Russia’s war

3:24 PM

Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone — 'Peklo'.

The Peklo (Hell) has a claimed range of 700 kilometers and a speed of 700 km/h.

Why the West misunderstood Russia’s initial assault on Ukraine

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Opinion

Why the West misunderstood Russia’s initial assault on Ukraine

On July 17, 2014, the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, a commercial plane flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, shocked the world. The crash claimed the lives of all 298 passengers and crew, including 80 children. It marked a significant escalation in Russia’s war against Ukraine that had

2:56 PM

Russia's Aeroflot airline acquiring old planes to scrap for parts amid sanctions.

Russia's largest airline Aeroflot plans to purchase five Boeing 737-800BCF freighters to disassemble for spare parts, Russian state media outlet Kommersant reported on Dec. 6. The planes are expected to be transferred to Aeroflot's low-cost subsidiary Pobeda, but converting them from cargo to passenger use under Western sanctions would be

2:41 PM

China says any Ukraine-Russia peace talks need 'positive energy' from international community.

China has strengthened its ties with Russia since the beginning of its full-scale war against Ukraine. However, Beijing has denied allegations of aiding Russia's war effort.

1:28 PM

Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor due to management 'chaos' after Ukraine incursion, media reports.

Verstka cited claims that Alexei Smirnov’s handling of defensive structures along the Ukrainian border contributed to his dismissal.

12:32 PM

Estonian company to test AI-guided anti-drone missiles in Ukraine, CEO says.

A key feature of the system is its artificial intelligence capability for autonomous targeting.

12:18 PM

At least 10 Shahed-type drones veer into Belarus during overnight attack on Ukraine, monitoring group says.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 53 Shahed-type drones from Orel overnight on Dec. 6.

11:10 AM

Russia’s foreign currency reserves fall to lowest levels since 2008 amid mounting deficits.

To address its budget shortfall, Russia has also begun selling off gold reserves from the National Welfare Fund.

10:54 AM

Russia's fall offensive cost more than 50 soldiers per square kilometer, ISW says.

November marked the fifth consecutive month of rising Russian casualties, with an estimated total of 45,690 soldiers lost during the month.

9:08 AM

Crimean Bridge closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Kerch.

"Vehicular traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been temporarily suspended," the Crimean Bridge: Operational Information Telegram channel said.

8:34 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 750,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,660 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:32 AM

Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway line linking Moscow to Kursk Oblast, group claims.

An Atesh operative burned down a relay cabinet near the village of Chekhov in Moscow Oblast, disrupting Russian supply lines, the group alleged.

6:43 AM

Ukrainian group in US opposes Starlink expansion due to Musk's Russia ties.

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) cited concerns over Musk's "contacts with Russia and the alleged use of his Starlink system by Russian forces in Ukraine."

5:42 AM

Putin changes Russian gas payment laws after US sanctions Gazprombank.

According to Putin's new law, gas purchases are no longer tied to Gazprombank and can be settled by offsetting mutual debts. The U.S. sanctioned Gazprombank on Nov. 21.

4:41 AM

White House planning new weapons, sanctions package in last-minute effort to aid Ukraine, Sullivan says.

Washington will send Kyiv hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, and hundreds of armored vehicles before mid-January. The U.S. also offered to train soldiers at sites beyond Ukrainian territory.

3:48 AM

Russia using more glide bombs as artillery advantage slips, Western officials say.

Russia's artillery advantage against Ukraine has dropped to 1.5 rounds per Ukrainian shell, down from a previous ratio of five to one, officials told Sky News.

Yermak-led delegation meets with VP-elect Vance, members of Trump's team in Washington, media reports

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(Updated: December 6, 2024 2:43 am)

Yermak-led delegation meets with VP-elect Vance, members of Trump's team in Washington, media reports.

A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, met with top incoming government officials as well as aides to President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on Dec. 4, various media outlets reported.

2:17 AM

EU announces 25 million euros in funding for Ukrainian NGOs, civil society.

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova announced 25 million euros ($26.5 million) in funding on Dec. 5 for Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations that will advance work related to Ukraine's eventual EU integration.

12:26 AM

Trial begins in Finland for Russian neo-Nazi fighter accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine.

A Finnish court began trial on Dec. 5 for Yan Petrovsky, a Russian neo-Nazi mercenary, for war crimes he allegedly committed while leading a Russian neo-Nazi unit in eastern Ukraine between 2014 and 2015.

10:54 PM

Owners, top managers of popular online casino in Ukraine suspected of collaborating with Russia.

The beneficial owners and top managers of one of the most popular online casinos in Ukraine, Pin-Up, are suspected of collaborating with Russia, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General's Office announced on Dec. 5.

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Belarus

Belarusian soldiers fighting for Ukraine say time is running out for their brother-in-arms extradited to Belarus

In Alexander Lukashenko's Belarus, helping to defend Ukraine against Russia gets you labeled as a terrorist. Vasil Verameichyk, a Belarusian who enlisted in Ukraine's Armed Forces just four days after Russia launched its all-out war, was detained on Nov. 13 in Vietnam in a suspected covert operation by Belarusian secret

From Pyongyang to Kyiv: North Korea’s Growing Role in the Russo-Ukrainian War

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KI Insights

From Pyongyang to Kyiv: North Korea’s Growing Role in the Russo-Ukrainian War

New format at KI Insights — Q&A with experts! The first one is already next week. Join our exclusive Q&A session with Dr. Edward Howell to gain unique insights into Koreas' growing role in the Russo-Ukrainian War. This closed-door event is tailored for subscribers seeking an in-depth understanding of

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'Not a single day did this document work' — Zelensky on 30th anniversary of Budapest Memorandum.

Zelensky added that effective guarantees are currently needed for Ukraine's security, namely "real alliances and a real security foundation within the country," as well as "weapons that enable defense and deterrence of the enemy."

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast

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War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast

Key developments on Dec. 5: * Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast * At least 6 Ukrainian mayors held captive by Russia, Zelensky says * Ukrainian forces to receive 30,000 DeepStrike drones in 2025 as part of Zelensky's resilience plan, minister says * 'There will be no Yalta-2

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Ukrainian poet and prose writer Oleksii Bezpaltsev killed in action.

Oleksii Bezpaltsev, a 34-year-old poet and prose writer from Kharkiv, was killed in action while performing a combat mission in Kharkiv Oblast, PEN Ukraine reported on Dec. 25.

2:01 AM

Zelensky wishes Ukrainians peace and unity in third wartime Christmas address.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his Christmas Eve address on Dec. 24 that Ukrainians continue to hold on to their faith, unity, and traditions during the third Christmas in wartime.

11:05 PM

Ukraine war latest: Russian air defense may have downed Azerbaijani plane, media say.

10:49 PM

Kellogg condemns Russia's mass attack against Ukraine on Christmas Day.

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, denounced Russia's mass attack on early Christmas morning, emphasizing that "Christmas should be a time of peace."

9:55 PM

Russian air defense missile may have downed Azerbaijani plane, media say.

Footage of the plane shows traces of a large surface-to-air missile impact on the tail section of the plane, according to Russian independent media outlet Meduza.

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.

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Opinion

Is Putinism fascism by another name?

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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)

War update

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

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