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Russia
Orthodox Priests in Moldova Rebel Against Moscow Rule
Ukraine also passed legislation to move its official Christmas holiday to December 25, in a break with the Russian Orthodox Church that celebrates it on January 7.
Dec. 24, 2023
OPINION: Gulf Insider: Why Putin’s Middle East Charm Offensive Risks Backfiring
The Russian President used the Israel-Hamas conflict as a pretext to justify what was essentially a glorified fundraising mission to the Persian Gulf earlier this month.
Dec. 23, 2023
Ukraine
Polish Farmers Suspend Border Protest But Truckers Remain
The Medyka border crossing will be suspended but truckers intend to further restrict the number of commercial vehicles allowed through other crossings.
Dec. 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Own Troops Are Being Blown Up By Low Quality Artillery Ammo From North Korea
Just last month Russian troops were pictured thanking North Korea for the artillery shells. That sentiment may well have now changed.
Dec. 23, 2023
Ukraine
Estonia Open to Agreement with Kyiv on Mobilizing Ukrainian Men
Currently there is no legal agreement in place between Estonia and Ukraine to enforce conscription of eligible men in the country, but this could be about to change.
Dec. 23, 2023
Russia
‘I Think We're Screwed’ – Russian Civilian Fears Second Mobilization Wave Before Summer
In an intercepted call to a friend fighting at the front, the man also claims military registration cards for teenagers are being delivered to his place of work.
Dec. 23, 2023
Europe
OPINION: EU Unity and Defending Freedom in Ukraine
The EU needs to find a way to remain democratic and responsive while preventing individual member states from derailing Europe’s outreach to Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2023
Russia
Kremlin Blocks ‘Peace’ Candidate From Presidential Elections
Yekaterina Duntsova has been barred from standing because of “mistakes in documents” though no further details have been given.
Dec. 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
NATO Chief Declares ‘Strategic Defeat’ for Putin But Ukraine Urges Caution
Jens Stoltenberg said Russia has “lost Ukraine forever” but officials in Kyiv warned that it was too early to discuss the strategic defeat of Putin’s maximalist goals.
Dec. 23, 2023
Ukraine
President Biden Signs Record-Breaking Defense Bill With $300m for Ukraine
The bill covers everything required by the vast US military from pay rises for service members to the purchasing of warships.
Dec. 23, 2023
Poland Calls on West to Rally Around Ukraine in Kyiv Visit
Emissary from new Polish government affirms in Kyiv Warsaw's continuing solidarity with Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2023
Russia
Migrants in Russia Served Draft Summons at Naturalization Ceremonies
In St. Petersburg, 11 migrants who just made their oaths to become Russian citizens were served draft summons on the spot in the Kremlin’s latest move to placate ultranationalist factions.
Dec. 23, 2023
Zelensky
Netherlands to Deploy 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The Dutch government is preparing the first 18 F-16 fighter jets for delivery to Ukraine. That’s enough aircraft to outfit a fighter squadron.
Dec. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Air Force Takes Down Three Russian Su-34s, Patriot Potentially Engaged
Without disclosing details, the Air Force commander claimed kills on three Su-34s in response to Russia’s overnight “Shahed” attack. The downed jets are platforms for Kh-59 missiles and guided bombs.
Dec. 22, 2023
Russia
Prigozhin Killed by FSB Ex-Chief Nikolai Patrushev – Wall Street Journal
According to reports, Patrushev hatched a plan to assassinate Prigozhin with Putin’s consent, when Wagner’s failed coup proved a step too far.
Dec. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Says Downs 10 Ukraine Drones, Including Near Moscow
Drone attacks on Russian territory were rare at the start of the Ukrainian conflict but they have become increasingly frequent in the past year, including in Moscow.
Dec. 22, 2023
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