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Russia advances troops rapidly, controls 700km2 of territory from Ukraine
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Russia announced that it would push back Ukrainian troops from the border, expand the buffer zone in Sumy and Kharkov, and control dozens of residential areas in December 2025 alone.
Ukrainian UAV attacks Moscow right at New Year's Eve
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Right at the moment Russia entered the new year, Moscow suddenly heated up by a series of long-range UAVs from Ukraine heading straight to the capital.
Russia announces stopping 3 Ukrainian attacks in the direction of Kupyansk
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Units of the Western Russia Operations Group announced that they had repelled 3 attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the same day in the direction of Kupyansk.
Germany warns of Russia's escalation
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of Russia's escalating actions, calling on Europe to ensure security, peace and prosperity in 2026.
Ukraine launches a fleet of UAV airstrikes against Russia on a large scale
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A series of areas in Russia, including the capital Moscow, were attacked by Ukrainian UAVs on the night of December 30, but most were shot down.
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.
