Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 09-12-2024

The short-range Iranian missiles, with a range of 120 km (75 miles), are unlikely to pose a major threat to Kyiv – but most cities in southern Ukraine would be at risk.

The missiles were reportedly shipped across the Caspian Sea aboard the Port Olya 3, a vessel which had been placed under US sanctions just a day earlier.

The Ukrainian ambassador to New Delhi said India should leverage its influence over Russia and moderate peace talks if it wanted to secure a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

Blinken will meet separately in Warsaw with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda, bitter rivals on the direction of the European Union member.

Ponomaryov, 49, fled to Ukraine after becoming the only member of Russia's lower house of parliament to vote against the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and has since gained Ukrainian citizenship.

Two teens reportedly set fire to a civilian Mi-8 helicopter in Russia for $55,000 promised on Telegram. The alleged arsonists sustained burns, called an ambulance, and were hospitalized under guard.

Kyiv anxiously awaits clear green light from its Western supporters enabling Ukraine to attack targets within Russia.

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