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War in Ukraine
‘Not a Single Day Did the Budapest Memorandum Work’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 6
30 years of Budapest Memo helped Ukraine zero days, said Zelensky; Russia threatens Ukraine, West with “any means” to avoid its “strategic defeat”; Ukrainian drones drive any frontline success.
Dec. 6, 2024
Drones
Ukrainian Drones Strike Kerch Bridge in Crimea, Explosions Halt Traffic
The operation, involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and marine drones, began around 5 a.m. Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was halted from 5:17 a.m.
Dec. 6, 2024
US
Biden Intel Chief Downplays Risk on Sharing After Trump Pick
The outgoing US intelligence coordinator downplayed fears that allies could cut cooperation if Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to replace her, is confirmed.
Dec. 6, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Honoring Defenders: Ukraine Marks Armed Forces Day
Each year on Dec. 6, Ukrainians come together to celebrate Armed Forces Day, a holiday established in 1993 by Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada.
Dec. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Chechnya’s Authoritarian Boss Kadyrov Offers Ukrainian Prisoner of War Pistol to Commit Suicide
Putin’s iron-fisted Chechen ruler said he wants Ukrainian POWs to be used as human shields. He called President Zelensky a “goat-devil” and said captives looked like they had been living in a resort.
Dec. 6, 2024
Top News
Ukrainian Special Ops Hit Kursk Region, Capture POWs, Eliminate 17 Russians
Special Operations Forces report that during a raid on enemy positions in the Kursk region 17 Russian soldiers trying to take back territory Ukraine had invaded in August were eliminated.
Dec. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Texas Capitol Rioter’s Bizarre Attempt to Join Russian Forces Exposed in Court
A Texas man, Kevin Loftus, attempted to join Russian forces to fight against Ukraine while on probation for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, raising alarming questions about radicalization and accountability.
Dec. 6, 2024
Ukraine
Blinken Reaffirms US Commitment to Ukraine at OSCE, Slams Russian Aggression Globally
In a recent OSCE address, Blinken reaffirms US support for Ukraine, condemns Russia’s hybrid war tactics, and stresses the importance of defending democratic values across Europe.
Dec. 5, 2024
