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Russia appears to be withdrawing military assets from Syria, satellite images suggest

Satellite imagery collected by Maxar on Dec. 13 suggests Russia is preparing to scale back its military presence in Syria. Two AN-124 heavy military transport planes were spotted at Khmeimim air base, located in Latakia on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, with their nose cones lifted, signaling readiness to load cargo. A Ka-52 attack helicopter was also […]

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December 13, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says

Key developments on Dec. 14-15: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says Ukraine destroys Russian train with 40 fuel tanks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, source claims 292 front-line clashes recorded over the past day, General Staff reports Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait North Korean troops open fire on Russian […]

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December 15, 2024

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Ukraine 'strongly condemns' African delegation's visit to Russian-occupied territories

The Foreign Ministry on Dec. 16 condemned the visit of the Pan-African Parliament's delegation to Ukraine's Russian-occupied territories. Representatives from a dozen African countries arrived in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast earlier in December "to find out the truth of the Russian people." Their statements, quoted by the Russian state media, parroted Kremlin propaganda lines about the […]

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December 17, 2024

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G7 discusses slashing Russian oil price cap, complete ban, Bloomberg reports

The G7 countries are considering tightening the price cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 19, citing its sources. The move comes as Russia's fossil fuel industry remains a primary source of funding for its war against Ukraine. Discussions reportedly include lowering the current $60-per-barrel cap to approximately $40 or even implementing a complete […]

Ukraine

December 19, 2024

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Trump names 5 picks for Pentagon jobs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 22 announced five nominees for high-level positions at the Pentagon, including deputy defense secretary. Trump takes office on Jan. 20, 2025, and has begun selecting nominees for top positions in his cabinet from among his loyal supporters. His picks are subject to Senate confirmation hearings.   The president-elect named […]

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December 22, 2024

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Slavoj Žižek: Ukraine’s fight against Russia is a metaphysical struggle for survival

To understand recent fears about the possible escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine into a nuclear conflict, we must revisit its beginnings, where the groundwork for this crisis was laid. Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and now deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, articulated the wager underpinning Russia’s aggression in early 2023: “I believe […]

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December 24, 2024

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Russian luxury market thrives despite sanctions through shadow networks, FT reports

Russian shoppers continue to access luxury Western brands despite sanctions imposed after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Financial Times reported on Dec. 26. An industry of personal buyers, resellers, and cross-border smugglers has emerged, allowing affluent Russians to circumvent restrictions. The European Union has limited legal sales of luxury goods to Russia to items […]

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December 26, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports

Key developments on Dec. 27: Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports 3 senior Russian officers killed in HIMARS, drone attack, Ukraine's military intelligence says Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi says Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, decoys at Tatarstan plant, CNN reports Ukraine repelling […]

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December 27, 2024

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US teacher in Russian prison declared wrongfully detained, Associated Press reports

The U.S. government has officially classified Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher jailed in Russia on drug charges, as wrongfully detained, the State Department announced on Dec. 27. Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, was arrested in August 2021 at a Russian airport for possessing marijuana, which his family and supporters say was prescribed for medical […]

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December 28, 2024

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Zelensky appoints human rights activist Olha Reshetylova as first military ombudsman

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed human rights activist Olha Reshetylova to the newly created position of military ombudsman on Dec. 30. Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced in April that it would create the position to ensure soldiers had a way to report violations of their rights. The ombudsman "will be responsible for considering appeals and complaints of […]

Ukraine

December 30, 2024

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General Staff: Russia has lost 790,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Russia has lost 790,800 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Jan. 1. This number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day. According to the report, Russia has also lost 9,672 tanks, 20,043 armored fighting […]

Ukraine

January 1, 2025

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Kerch Strait oil spill significantly smaller than initially thought, Russia claims

The amount of oil spilled in the Kerch Strait by two Russian oil tankers is "significantly less than the initial estimate," Russia's Transport Ministry claimed on Jan. 2. Two Russian oil tankers,Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, suffered severe damage during a storm on Dec. 15. Both vessels were reportedly carrying a total of 9,200 tons […]

Ukraine

January 2, 2025

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