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Europe
Polish Parliament Ousts Right-Wing Populists in Pro-EU Turn
As expected after general election results, 8-year domination by right-wing PiS party ended in parliament by no confidence vote by new coalition.
Dec. 11, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Forming Assault Units with Disabled Soldiers, Relatives Outraged
The wife of one severely injured soldier said the Kremlin has one goal for such units – “to finish off the unfinished ones.” Doctors have also confirmed the practice.
Dec. 11, 2023
Moscow
Ukraine Releases Footage from Assassination Site of ‘Top Traitor’ Illia Kyva
The SBU has also released photos including one showing Kyva’s body lying face down in the snow surrounded by flecks of blood. Another shows what appears to be the assassin's weapon.
Dec. 11, 2023
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Ukraine and US Sign Historic Joint-Weapons Production Agreement
The Ukrainians’ visit to Washington this past week resulted in the signing of an agreement that will open up avenues for new defense cooperation between Ukraine, the US, and European allies.
Dec. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russians Continue Assaults on Avdiivka and Maryinka
The Russians attacked with artillery, infantry, and armored vehicles.
Dec. 9, 2023
Ukraine
Parliament Okays Hire of 300 New Detectives to Fight Corruption
Fighting corruption is a key part of Ukraine's EU bid. Along with hiring new detectives at NABU, parliament also voted to strengthen another anti-corruption agency, the NACP.
Dec. 9, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine Trying to Stop Russian Stranglehold of OSCE
Kyiv says Russia has rendered the OSCE powerless to take action. At the parliamentary assembly level, where Russia's been barred, Ukraine hopes it can start the ball rolling to break Russia's grip.
Dec. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Surge in Russian Deserters, Kremlin Tries to Crack Down
As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on into its twenty-first month, reports are appearing that the numbers of its soldiers seeking to desert are surging and there is growing discontent back in Russia.
Dec. 8, 2023
