Russia's Ukraine invasion boosts EU expansion case, chairman says, aiming for reforms by 2030 to admit new members like Ukraine, citing historical call for reuniting continent.
Patriarch Kirill's "decree" blessing Russia's Ukraine invasion brims with "sacred mission" rhetoric from the times of Nazi aggression – yet church leaders worldwide remain deafeningly silent, says Cyril Hovorun
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
Lord George Robertson, ex-NATO chief, calls for sustained international attention on Ukraine to prevent Russian aggression from spreading beyond its borders.
“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.
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.
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.