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Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Lithuania intel: Russia can wage war in Ukraine for at least two years at current intensity
Lithuanian intelligence reports that high oil prices and support from allies enable Russia to sustain its war in Ukraine for two more years, while Russia also receives matériel from Iran, North Korea, and microchips from China.
UK intel: Russia depicts its war in Ukraine as conflict with West, shifting rhetoric to excuse its failures
Framing the failing Ukraine invasion as a war with the collective West, Russia aims to prepare the domestic population for extended military losses and declines in economic conditions, per UK intelligence.
Putin dusts off Ukraine playbook for Moldova
Kremlin statements on Moldova increasingly resemble those made before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia could launch major offensive after March “elections”, Borrell says
"Another major Russian offensive could be starting in the months after the Russian ‘elections’ in March," Borrell stated.
Scholz: West must sustain support for Ukraine, keep unity, boost NATO’s credible deterrence
In his WSJ op-ed, Germany's Chancellor Scholz stresses the global peril of a Russian win in Ukraine, advocating for continued Western aid and a fortified NATO to counteract Russia's threat to Ukraine's independence and European security.
Study: Use of Ukrainian increased on social media amid Russia’s all-out war
Study shows over 50% of Russian-tweeting Ukrainians switched to their native tongue since the full-scale invasion, seen as opposing Moscow, embracing national identity and linguistic roots as Ukrainian tweeting takes off.
UK intel: Russian government floats bill to threaten livelihoods of vocal opponents to Ukraine invasion
Russia moves to restrict domestic criticism of its war in Ukraine by proposing asset seizure against dissenters while designating critics "Foreign Agents" facing severe limits, per UK intelligence.
Majority of Russians support Putin and war in Ukraine, poll shows
An independent poll shows that more than the majority of Russians support Putin's foreign policy and Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Ukraine FM Kuleba: Russians can’t capture us so they are trying to destroy us
Ukrainian FM: "The main Russian military strategy is this: if you can't capture something, you have to destroy it completely. That is why Russian missiles and drones destroy Ukrainian cities every day"
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 670: Ukrainians mark second Christmas at war
In their Christmas addresses, President Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi reflect on the unique significance of the holiday during a full-scale war, emphasizing unity, hope, and expressing gratitude to soldiers.
Poll: 33% of Russians back war’s continuation, 40% want troop withdrawal from Ukraine
A Russian poll from October 2023 reveals a significant drop in support for Russia's Ukraine war, with only 12% consistent backers. Additionally, 40% favor a withdrawal of Russian troops, while 33% support the war's continuation, a decrease from earlier in the year.
Ex NATO chief: Continued Ukraine focus key to deter Russian aggression’s expansion
Lord George Robertson, ex-NATO chief, calls for sustained international attention on Ukraine to prevent Russian aggression from spreading beyond its borders.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 600: Russia admits most of its drones come from China
“Army of drones” project’s UAVs have struck over 400 pieces of Russian equipment in the past week alone, Ukraine's digital minister reported. Ukrainian successful drone attacks coincide with Russia's finance minister acknowledging its military is now overwhelmingly using Chinese-supplied drones against Ukraine.
Russia shells Kherson Oblast, 11-year-old girl injured
Within the last 24 hours, 16 people, including a 9-month-old infant, sustained injuries in the Kherson Oblast due to shelling by Russian forces on 8 October 2023.
Report: Switzerland hosts 80 of Russia’s 400 spies across Europe
According to a Swiss intelligence report, Switzerland's neutral stance on the Ukraine war turned it into a hub for Russian spies in Europe.
Polish President: Hamas attack on Israel diverts global focus from Ukraine
On 8 October, President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, appeared on a Sunday broadcast on Polsat News, where he…
Internal refugees boost three Ukrainian regions’ economy in 2022 amid nationwide decline
As Russia's invasion caused a widespread decline in Ukraine's economy, three regions stood out with unexpected economic growth, primarily credited to the accommodation of internal refugees, a report shows.
Frontline report: Russian kamikaze tank tactics fail in Vuhledar direction
Faced with strong resistance, Russians have abandoned attempts to take Vuhledar from the south, shifting focus north toward Novomykhailivka instead. A new tactic involves kamikaze tanks to penetrate defenses, but this has proven ineffective so far.
British intel: hundreds of Wagner mercenaries return to Ukraine frontlines
Reports suggest a concentration of Wagner fighters near occupied Bakhmut, highlighting their expertise and the potential impact on the ongoing conflict.
Putin recruits former Wagner chief to lead new volunteer battalions in Ukraine
The newly-formed units will be operating on the frontlines, performing the same tasks as the Wagner Group did previously, but now under the supervision of the Russian Ministry of Defense.