Azerbaijan's president cites 'busy schedule' to skip Russia summit despite Kremlin expecting his attendance The Kremlin had earlier signaled it was preparing for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's arrival. https://kyivindependent.com/azerbaijans-president-cites-busy-schedule-to-skip-russia-summit/
Ukrainian partisans set ablaze Russian Su-30, Su-27 fighter jets in Lipetsk Oblast, HUR says The attack targeted an airfield near the city of Lipetsk, about 340 kilometers (210 miles) from the Ukrainian border, and caused two military aircraft to catch fire. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-su-30-su-27-fighter-jets-in-russias-lipetsk-oblast-intelligence-says/
China's Russian LNG imports hit record, making Moscow second-largest supplier Russian LNG deliveries to China more than doubled year-on-year to 1.6 million metric tons last month, Bloomberg reported. https://kyivindependent.com/chinas-russian-lng-imports-hit-record/
High-ranking Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing An explosive device attached to the underside of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov's car detonated on Yaseneva Street in Moscow on Dec. 22. https://kyivindependent.com/high-ranking-russian-general-killed-after-car-bombing-in-moscow-russia-cites-possible-ukrainian-involvement/
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US Senator Graham says Tomahawks should go to Ukraine if Putin rejects peace deal "If Putin says no, we need to dramatically change the game, including giving Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine to hit the drone and missile factories that exist in Russia. I would go all in if Putin s... https://kyivindependent.com/us-senator-graham-says-tomahawks-should-go-to-ukraine-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal/
Orban says Ukraine's collapse would be a catastrophe for Hungary, urges peace Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban insisted he does not want Ukraine to collapse. In a post on X , he said such an outcome would be a catastrophe for Hungary. Orban made the remarks at a so-call... https://www.uawire.org/orban-says-ukraine-s-collapse-would-be-a-catastrophe-for-hungary-urges-peace
The Kremlin's pressure on the EU: why Belgium is hesitating #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IK4YN-_ZPmc
Kremlin agrees to Macron’s proposal to resume contacts, Paris to set terms in coming days Vladimir Putin is ready to resume talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti . Earlier, on December 19, the French President said in ... https://www.uawire.org/kremlin-agrees-to-macron-s-proposal-to-resume-contacts-paris-to-set-terms-in-coming-days
Umerov asked FBI chief not to assist NABU in Mindich case, report says Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council and the country’s negotiating delegation, asked FBI Director Kash Patel during a meeting not to provide assistance to investigators at ... https://www.uawire.org/umerov-asked-fbi-chief-not-to-assist-nabu-in-mindich-case-report-says
Kremlin aide Ushakov denies plans for US-Ukraine-Russia meeting, criticizes European changes to US peace plan Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has denied reports that a direct meeting is being prepared between representatives of the United States, Ukraine and Russia. “So... https://www.uawire.org/kremlin-aide-ushakov-denies-plans-for-us-ukraine-russia-meeting-criticizes-european-changes-to-us-peace-plan
Frozen Russian Assets Could Weaken Putin’s Influence – Andreas Umland | Wrap-Up Weekly undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFCE6mlALEI
What We’ve Learned Covering NATO’s Eastern Flank for Nine Months Here is a short personal observation on what we have learned over the past nine months of releasing RedHorizon , our weekly research brief covering the military situation in Ukraine, Belarus, and NATO’s Eastern F... https://rochanconsulting.substack.com/p/what-weve-learned-covering-natos
How Russia is fighting with fakes against Ukraine and the West #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1mvbpDyVcxg
Ukrainian drone attack damages Russian pipeline in Krasnodar Krai, officials say Drone debris hit a pipeline at a terminal in Volna, a village in the region's Temryuk district, the Krasnodar Krai Emergency Headquarters said. A fire broke out as a result of the attack. https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-attack-damages-russian-pipeline-in-krasnodar-krai-officials-say/
Azov Brigade Receives Leopard Tanks The National Guard’s 12th Special Purpose Brigade Azov of the 1st Azov Corps has received Western-made Leopard tanks, according to information found by MilitaryLand contributor Fisken on the recruiting platform... Source https://militaryland.net/news/azov-brigade-receives-leopard-tanks/
KREMLIN IN SHOCK: €90bn for Ukraine, strikes on Russia’s shadow fleet, AFU push in Kupiansk undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P47odh0x8M8
Sweden detains sanctioned Russian vessel linked to weapons transport The cargo ship Adler has previously been used to transport Russian weapons and its owner, M Leasing LLC, is sanctioned by the U.S. and EU. https://kyivindependent.com/sweden-detains-sanctioned-russian-vessel-linked-to-weapons-transport/
Russia has no intention of actually ending its aggression, says Zelenskyy #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FUdi2dzYOE8
How the Kremlin's spy system works – from agents to random executors #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J3FOzddFxHI
Ukrainian, US delegates hold another round of talks as Russian team meets Americans in Miami The meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic negotiations in Washington's latest push to secure a peace deal. A Russian team is also expected to meet with U.S. delegates again on Dec. 21. https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-us-delegates-hold-another-round-of-talks-as-russian-team-meets-americans-in-miami/
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit 2 Russian Su-27 jets in Crimea, intelligence agency says Key developments on Dec. 20-21: Ukrainian drones hit 2 Russian Su-27 jets in Crimea, intelligence agency says France and Russia signal openness to holding separate talks as US-led... https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-ukrainian-drones-hit-2-russian-su-27-jets-in-crimea-intelligence-agency-says/
‘We are f–king fascists’ — Pussy Riot memoir looks at everything wrong with Russia Upon being released from prison in December 2013 after serving time for “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred,” Russian political activist Maria Alyokhina observes that she and her fellow P... https://kyivindependent.com/we-are-f-king-fascists-pussy-riot-memoir-looks-at-everything-wrong-with-russia/
Ukrainian military: fighting continues in Hrabovske, Sumy region Clashes are ongoing in the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region, where Ukraine’s defense forces are battling Russian occupiers and trying to push them back across the border into Russia, said the Joint Forces ... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-military-fighting-continues-in-hrabovske-sumy-region
Kremlin again rejects US-led Ukraine peace plan as Miami talks proceed A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yuri Ushakov, said Moscow will reject the peace plan the United States is trying to coordinate with Ukraine and European partners. As Washington holds inten... https://www.uawire.org/kremlin-again-rejects-us-led-ukraine-peace-plan-as-miami-talks-proceed
France and Russia signal openness to holding separate talks as US-led peace talks remain inconclusive On Dec. 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out at Western leaders during an annual meeting with his defense ministry, calling European leaders "piglets" and declaring... https://kyivindependent.com/france-and-russia-signal-openness-to-dialogue-as-peace-talks-continue/
'Not under discussion': Kremlin denies preparations for trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks Ukrainian and Russian delegations have rushed to Miami to take part in yet another round of talks with the U.S. representatives in what some see as an American effort to end Russia's war against Ukraine. https://kyivindependent.com/not-under-discussion-kremlin-denies-preparations-for-trilateral-us-ukraine-russia-talks/
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50 civilians in Sumy Oblast abducted and forcibly taken to Russia, ombudsman says According to preliminary information, on Dec. 18, Russian forces illegally detained about 50 civilians — residents of the village of Hrabovske — holding them without access to communication or ad... https://kyivindependent.com/50-civilians-in-sumy-oblast-abducted-and-forcibly-taken-to-russia-ombudsman-says/