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War in Ukraine
‘People Can’t Go Back to Those Cities: There’s Nothing There’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 17
Trump calls the war “the worst carnage the world has seen since WWII”; Putin touts territorial gains in “landmark year” for Russia; Italy packs up tenth aid package for Kyiv but prepares for peace.
Dec. 17, 2024
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Ex-FBI Informant Admits to Lying About Biden Family’s Ukraine Dealings
The Russian-born Smirnov, a dual US-Israeli citizen, faces up to six years in prison under the terms of a plea agreement he struck with prosecutors.
Dec. 16, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Investigates Military Commander Abuse, Lawmakers Criticize Corruption and Delays
Ukrainian officials investigate a platoon commander accused of beating soldiers and extorting money, while lawmakers condemn delays and corruption within the military.
Dec. 16, 2024
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Germany’s Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections
Although the center-left chancellor continues in a caretaker role and with a minority in parliament, the political turmoil threatens months of paralysis until a new coalition government is formed.
Dec. 16, 2024
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The Last Days of a Ukrainian Ghost Town Within Russia’s Grasp
Russian infantry are now within two kilometers of Pokrovsk
Dec. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
The War in Ukraine: Through the Eyes of Children
At the Ukrainian Institute of New York, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN presented a book of striking quotes by children caught up in a war they can scarcely understand.
Dec. 16, 2024
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Rebels Help Russia to Move Troops, Diplomats from Damascus to Khmeimim Air Base
A representative from a Syrian rebel faction said it was in contact with Moscow and that Russia is not currently evacuating its air base, signaling potential future cooperation between the two.
Dec. 16, 2024
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Canada Deputy PM Quits Over Rift With Trudeau on Trump Tariffs
Trudeau’s Canadian-Ukrainian political ally abandons him over policy dispute concerning Trump’s tariff threats.
Dec. 16, 2024
