Maria Tril

Putin is deliberately framing the war in Ukraine as "a struggle" between Russia and the West rather than between Russia and Ukraine, to convince the West to betray Ukraine through negotiations

Ukrainian forces also repelled Russian attacks in the Kupiansk, Bakhmut and Kherson directions, according to Ukraine's General Staff.

Recent Russian attacks indicate a pivot in strategy toward Ukraine's defense industry over civilian sites, using up a significant share of its remaining air-launched missiles, which demonstrate Russian planning for a protracted conflict, the UK intel said.

New Argentinian President Javier Milei notified BRICS leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China that he was withdrawing the country's bid to join the bloc, despite its planned entry on 1 January.

Opening embassies in Africa is part of Ukraine's strategy to implement President Zelenskyy's initiative to hold a global peace summit aimed at resolving the war with Russia. Ukraine plans to open ten new embassies in Africa.

The brigade commander, Mykola Chumak, said “Ukrainian defenders firmly hold their positions” in Avdiivka

The Russian missile killed 44-year-old Viktor Kobzystyi, Ukrainian basketball player, coach, and international master of sports of Ukraine. He played for the Ukrainian national team at the European Championships in 2001 and 2005

Local residents saw “something flying very fast westward with noise and whistling.” There was no preliminary explosion, Polish media reported.

Russian military increased the number of glide bomb strikes with Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft in the Tavriisk direction, which includes Avdiivka, western Donetsk Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian Tavriisk Group of Forces Spokesperson Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun said.

Ukrainian prisoners of war are being forced into combat roles against their own country by Russia, which violates international law

After Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Ukraine and Hungary had limited contact, as Hungary's leader is known for his pro-Russian stance. However, in recent weeks there have been increased interactions between the two countries' leaders.

This steadfast conviction remains despite the increased toll and consequences of nearly two years of full-scale war: 35% said life has become "a little worse" over 2022, while 40% reported a significant deterioration in their living conditions.

The ships were providing important logistical support, augmenting the key Crimea Bridge connection with Russia

Russian forces launch up to 170 attacks per day in Luhansk Oblast, targeting civilians, Luhansk Oblast head said.