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North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia have suffered 3,000 casualties; Russians advance in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv receives more financial aid.

Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin wants to meet him "as soon as possible," which comes as the IMF projects the Russia's war in Ukraine will extend into late 2025 or early 2026.

Donald Trump's advisor Keith Kellogg is set to visit Ukraine in early January, as Kyiv works to maintain crucial US support amid potential policy shifts.

Ukraine’s military successfully integrated robots, drones, and unmanned turrets in an unprecedented combat mission. In addition, NATO assumes coordination of Ukraine’s military aid.

A 35-minute private meeting marked an unexpected moment in efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine has dramatically increased its military tax from 1.5% to 5% in an urgent effort to address a $12 billion defense funding gap for 2024. In addition, the EU has signaled readiness to cover a potential $50 billion void if US support falters.

Ukraine could end the war's "hot phase" through NATO membership for its controlled territories, President Zelenskyy suggested, as Russian forces threatened Slovyansk, pushing authorities to halt all educational and cultural activities.