Russia Ukraine conflict
Mr. Putin says Russia is not village-ly Crimea, only reaching out to save people
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia was not village-ly occupying Crimea, only saving the people of the peninsula from chaos after Ukraine's coup.
Ukrainian UAVs blow up large areas of glass, causing fire at high-rise buildings in Russia
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A Ukrainian UAV crashed into the center of Grozny (Russia), destroying a large glass area of a high-rise building, while Russia reported intercepting 41 UAVs at night.
Belgium publicly discloses reasons for hesitation to use Russian assets to provide aid to Ukraine
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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has just made public security concerns and pressure from Russia that have caused Brussels to " shaken hands" on a plan to use frozen Russian assets.
Russian forces destroy Ukrainian military's transport and energy infrastructure
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On December 4, Russian forces attacked transport infrastructure, energy, military airports and UAV preparation positions ( drones) of the Ukrainian army.
In contrast to the EU, Italy steps one step away from its commitment to provide military aid to Ukraine
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Italy has suddenly suspended its participation in NATO's arms procurement program for Ukraine, citing ongoing discussions on the possibility of a ceasefire.
President Putin: Russia will control the entire Donbass region by force
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President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will take full control of Ukraine's Donbass region by force if Kiev does not withdraw troops.
Russia warns Europe about frozen assets, considering it an excuse to start a war
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Moscow could see the European Union's (EU) efforts to use frozen Russian assets as an act of justification for war.
Ukraine faces the risk of a sharp decline in population in the post-war period
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Ukraine is facing the risk of a serious population decline that directly threatens post-war efforts to rebuild the country.
Russian army surrounds and cuts off supply routes to 5 Ukrainian brigades
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The Russian military cut off all supply routes to five Ukrainian brigades in Dmitrov, putting about 1,000 soldiers in a state of near complete surrounding.
Russia controls Chervonoye community in Zaporizhzhia
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On December 3, the forces of the Eastern Army (Russia) advanced deep into the opponent's front line and controlled the Chervonoye community in the Zaporizhzhia region.
3 red lines expose concerns NATO is removed from US-Russia negotiations
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Several NATO countries are demanding that security red lines be absolutely respected in all peace agreements, citing concerns that their voices have been forgotten.
Ukraine arrests British military lecturer for suspected spying for Russia
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The Ukrainian government has arrested a British military lecturer on charges of spying for Russia.
US cuts financial aid to Ukraine, forces NATO to buy weapons at the original price
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that he has completely ended financial aid to Ukraine, requiring NATO countries to pay 100% of their weapons purchases.
Italy withdraws Ukrainian military aid plan from agenda at the last minute
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The decree on military aid to Ukraine next year has been withdrawn from the agenda by Italy, amid internal tensions over its support for Kiev.
Mr. Putin announced that Russia will soon control the Kupyansk-Uzlovoi region
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On December 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Kupyansk-Uzlovoi in the Kharkov region will be completely controlled in the next few days.
