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UK PM says unilateral call for ceasefire by Russia would be meaningless

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Any unilateral ceasefire call from Russia would be “absolutely useless. Sunak spoke at the summit of the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force. Denmark, Estonia, Finland and other countries in JEC. British Prime Minister on Monday, Rishi Sunak, any demand for a ceasefire that is issued by Russia in a manner that is unilateral would … Read more

The US Patriot missile defence system would help a lot, says Air Force spokesman

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Ukraine has asked the US to send it the Patriot missile defense system. Russia has been attacking Ukraine and destroying infrastructure. Officials say it will help NATO countries in Europe keep their airspace safe. The country would be better able to defend itself from drone and missile attacks by Russian forces if it had fighter … Read more

Ukraine war global, won’t end soon: Pope Francis

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Ukraine war is “global” and won’t end “soon,” says Pope Francis. Russia is not solely to blame for the war. Ukraine criticized the Pope for suggesting NATO provoked Russia’s invasion. Pope Francis says the Ukraine war is “global” and won’t end “soon.” The Pope seems to imply, not for the first time, that Russia is … Read more

Kyiv criticizes Henry Kissinger for urging peace talks with Russia

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Kissinger doesn’t understand the war or its impact on the world order. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced suggestions that Ukraine cede territory to Russia to secure peace. Kissinger backed the allied military effort to stop Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. The Ukrainian government called Henry Kissinger’s calls for a negotiated peace with Russia “appeasing the aggressor.” … Read more

Moscow appeals for army recruits to fight in Ukraine

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Moscow is trying to recruit Russians to fight in Ukraine. Russian propaganda videos promote patriotic, decent, and economic males. A video shows a young man buying a car with military pay. Despite the Kremlin’s denial that it needs fresh recruits, Moscow has launched a new drive to persuade Russians to join the military and fight … Read more

Russia could unleash additional major strikes, Zelenskyy warns

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Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia can launch additional missiles. Putin met with military leaders to discuss the war’s direction. Russian missile attacks left Kharkiv without power for hours. President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that after a wave of Russian attacks, Russia has enough missiles to conduct additional significant strikes against Ukraine. After Friday’s extensive attacks that … Read more

Russian strikes leave Kharkiv without power

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Russian strikes hit energy stations across Ukraine. It leaves Kharkiv without power. Russian soldiers launched 76 missiles and conducted drone operations. Russian strikes hit energy stations across Ukraine, leaving Kharkiv without power for hours. Russian soldiers launched 76 missiles and conducted drone operations Friday, local officials claimed. Kharkiv’s mayor reported “colossal” damage. By dusk, 55% … Read more

Brittney Griner finally speaks after being released from Russian prison, “It feels so good to be home”

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Brittney Griner was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport in February 2021. She was reportedly carrying cannabis oil-containing vape cartridges in her luggage. U.S. President Joe Biden brokered a prisoner exchange arrangement with the Russian government. Brittney Griner breaks her silence days after being released from a Russian prison after U.S. vice president Joe Biden … Read more

Russia launches deadly attacks in Ukraine

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76 missiles fired at Kyiv, cities in the north, south, west, and center. When temperatures drop, Russia targets infrastructure. Ukrenergo reports a 50% cut in energy consumption. The capital city of Kyiv and cities in the north, south, west, and center were all hit by 76 missiles fired by Russian forces, according to officials, as … Read more

Ukraine war: Russia plans a strong ground offensive in new year

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The offensive might occur in the southern, eastern, or possibly Kyiv areas. Country’s capacity for successful offensive ground operations is fast dwindling. There are no active peace negotiations at the moment. Despite recent Russian military failures, Ukraine accuses Russia of preparing a massive ground invasion for early in the new year. Senior officials, including President … Read more

Mongolia’s herders are squeezed between China and Russia

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Prices of wheat and rice have skyrocketed. Inflation reaches 14.5%. Even bad is the 40% surge in coal prices and shortages. Dulamsuren Demberel, a 58-year-old herder who lives eight hours from Mongolia’s capital, has trouble making ends meet each month. Prices of wheat and rice, necessities Mongolia’s herders can’t produce, have skyrocketed due to the … Read more

Ukraine war: Explosions heard amid air raid warning

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Air defence systems are running says governor. Emergency workers are on their way. Explosions were heard early Wednesday morning. Explosions were heard early Wednesday morning in the centre of Kyiv, which is the capital of Ukraine says city’s mayor. Vitali Klitschko said that explosions had happened in the central Shevchenkivskyi district and that emergency workers … Read more

Viktor Bout joins pro-Kremlin nationalist party

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Viktor Bout has joined the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR). Bout was released from prison on terrorist charges Thursday. Viktor Bout, a Russian arms trader who was traded for WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap, has joined the ultranationalist Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), according to state media. “I am deeply … Read more

Iran now Russia’s ‘top military backer’, says US

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The US worries Russia may give Iran helicopters and air defense equipment. Iran-Russia drone development harms Ukraine, Iran’s neighbors, and the world. The US knows the two countries are considering making lethal drones together. US claims that there is now a full-fledged defense alliance between Russia and Iran. According to John Kirby, a spokesperson for … Read more

Biden administration blacklists 24 firms for aiding Russian military

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The Biden administration put 24 firms on an export control list. The Commerce Department added entities based in several different countries. The list includes firms that aided Russia’s military. The Biden administration put 24 firms on an export control list Wednesday for aiding Russia’s military or defense industrial base, Pakistan’s nuclear activities, or an Iranian … Read more

Russia installs defenses missile near Japan on Kuril Island

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The northern Kuril island of Paramushir has mobile coastal defense missile systems deployed. The Russian Bastion systems are equipped with missiles with a maximum range of 500 kilometers (310 miles). Japan asserts sovereignty over the southern Kuril islands, which it calls the Northern Territories. The northern Kuril island, which is a part of a strategically … Read more

Pakistan to get crude oil from Russia on discounted rate: Musadiq

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Russia has decided to provide crude oil, refined petrol, and diesel to Pakistan at a discounted rate Pakistan has started negotiations to procure LNG from Russian private-sector companies Musadiq Malik said the government is providing extra gas this year and monitoring the situation ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik said Russia has … Read more