Russia
US major bank loses $1.2 billion after leaving Russia
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US banking group Citigroup admits to losing more than 1 billion USD after withdrawing from Russia.
Russia successfully prevents Ukrainian soldiers from breaking into Kupyansk
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Units of the Western Operations Group of Russia have prevented Ukrainian forces from trying to break into the Kupyansk area.
Russia officially sends Oreshnik missiles on combat duty
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Russia officially puts the Oreshnik missile system capable of carrying nuclear warheads into combat duty, which is used in combat missions from December 2025.
Russia moves towards the goal of capturing all of Zaporizhzhia from Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the military to maintain the offensive momentum in Zaporizhzhia, as Russian forces are said to be approaching the largest city of the province.
Russia issues new law, has the right to ignore international rulings
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Russia has the right not to comply with some international criminal rulings under pressure from Europe and Ukraine, after Mr. Putin passed a new decree.
Russia at risk of financial and banking crisis
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Russia's financial system is said to be under greater pressure as the Ukraine conflict is approaching its 4th anniversary.
Ukraine's counter-offensive failed in the Zaporizhzhia region
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On December 29, the Russian Army repelled the counter-attack efforts of Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from Donbass, expects phone call with Mr. Trump
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Russia sends a new diplomatic signal, emphasizing the conditions for peace and warning of the possibility of Ukraine continuing to lose territory.
Nuclear power plant in Ukraine may soon restart
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The prospect of reopening the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is mentioned in the context of prolonged conflict.
How to help Russian troops infiltrate the rear of Ukraine
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People in some Donbass areas are said to have supported Russian soldiers to disguise and hide to infiltrate many important rear lines of Ukraine.
Russia accuses Europe of ignoring corruption to aid Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Europe cannot help but know the scale of corruption in Ukraine, especially after a series of recent scandals have been exposed.
Russia launches 52 satellites into orbit at the same time, including Iranian satellite
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Russia carried out one of the largest satellite launches in recent times, sending 52 satellites into orbit at the same time.
Russian forces declare destruction of Ukrainian units in northwestern Kupyansk
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Units of the Russian Zapad Operations Group conduct attack operations in the northwestern area of Kupyansk.
Russia warns Europe of strong retaliation if attacked
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The Russian Foreign Minister said that the EU is not ready to negotiate the Ukraine conflict, continue to support Kiev and publicly prepare for a scenario of confrontation with Moscow.
EU headache with Russian oil flows traveling around Turkey
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Russian oil is still transported into Europe, mostly through Turkey, despite the sanctions imposed by the West.
