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French president reaches out to Trump after US election victory
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French president reaches out to Trump after US election victory

French President Emmanuel Macron held a 25-minute phone conversation with Donald Trump following the latter’s victory in the US presidential election, Le Figaro reports. According to the Élysée Palace, both leaders expressed “desire to work for the return of peace and stability” amid “ongoing major international crises.” “Macron emphasized the importance of Europe’s role and […]
Panama cancels registration of four tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet
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Panama cancels registration of four tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet

Panama has initiated procedures to cancel the registration of four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers linked to Russian gas producer Novatek following US sanctions, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) reports. The cancellation process began on 4 October, ahead of Executive Decree No. 512 issued on 18 October, which authorizes expedited procedures for such cases, according […]
ISW: Recent Vuhledar capture enables Russian tactical gains in Donetsk
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ISW: Recent Vuhledar capture enables Russian tactical gains in Donetsk Oblast

Russian forces have achieved tactical gains south of Donetsk Oblast’s Kurakhove, successfully leveraging their recent capture of Vuhledar to support ongoing offensive operations in western Donetsk Oblast, ISW reported as of 11 November. Russia continues its efforts to capture remaining areas of Donetsk Oblast, focusing on Pokrovsk, and additionally on Kurakhove. As Russia widely utilizes […]
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings back 189 Ukrainians from Russian
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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings back 189 Ukrainians from Russian captivity; US unveils $2.5 billion in aid

Key developments on Dec. 30: Ukraine brings back 189 people from Russian captivity in prisoner swap Biden announces $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine Russian military suffers 427,000 casualties in 2024, Syrskyi claims Russia launched over 1,300 drone strikes, 250 missiles at Kyiv in 2024 Ukraine brought back 189 Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity […]
Forbes: Russian counteroffensive in Kursk fails to make gains amid
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Forbes: Russian counteroffensive in Kursk fails to make gains amid heavy equipment losses

A Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast has yet to see significant success but has cost Russia heavily in equipment, Forbes has reported. During the operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, initiated in August 2024, Ukrainian forces advanced up to 35 kilometers into Russian territory, capturing hundreds of soldiers and inflicting over 20,000 casualties on Russian troops. […]
Russia has lost over 38,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi
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Russia has lost over 38,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says

The Russian army has lost over 38,000 troops and more than 1,000 pieces of equipment since the beginning of Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 1. Syrskyi's statement comes after his visit to Russia's Kursk Oblast to reward the Ukrainian military serving in the area. Over 700 servicemen […]
North Korea sends 50 heavy Koksan howitzers, 20 rocket systems
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North Korea sends 50 heavy Koksan howitzers, 20 rocket systems to Russia for Kursk offensive against Ukraine

North Korea has delivered long-range artillery systems to Russia’s Kursk Oblast, where Moscow is preparing an assault involving North Korean troops against Ukrainian forces, according to Ukrainian intelligence sources cited by the Financial Times. These deliveries follow North Korea’s earlier provision of millions of artillery rounds in 2023 and the deployment of over 12,000 troops […]