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Ukraine regains part of Pokrovsk as 'defense continues,' Syrskyi says Ukraine has recaptured 13 square kilometers (5 square miles) of territory in Pokrovsk after previously having no troops left in the city, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said during a Dec. 9 press briefing. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-regains-part-of-pokrovsk-syrskyi-says/

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Peace agreement with Russia: what is Washington really offering Ukraine? #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9CtLkqHeMnI

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Russia can't capture Donbas! Pokrovsk becomes a mass grave for occupiers undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_adCO9cWYkc

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Putin’s Pokrovsk claim unravels as Ukraine holds parts of the city and Russia’s advance slows Despite the Kremlin’s high-profile declaration that Pokrovsk had been “taken,” Ukraine continues to hold parts of the city, and the pace of Russia’s advance has notably slowed. A we... https://www.uawire.org/putin-s-pokrovsk-claim-unravels-as-ukraine-holds-parts-of-the-city-and-russia-s-advance-slows

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Russia's Syzran oil refinery halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery halted operations on Dec. 5 after sustaining damage in a Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reported on Dec. 9, citing industry sources. https://kyivindependent.com/russias-syzran-oil-refinery-halts-operations-after-ukrainian-drone-strike/

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Trump's new security doctrine gives Putin exactly what he wants The new U.S. National Security Strategy stunned Washington's allies, casting doubt on the entire post-Cold War security order in Europe. The document takes a direct shot at the EU and questions some of the main pr... https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-new-security-doctrine-gives-putin-exactly-what-he-wants/

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NEWSFLASH: Zelenskyy readies for elections in 60-90 days Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on December 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) Elections are currently forbidden from being held u... https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/newsflash-zelenskyy-readies-for-elections

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ZELENSKYY: "We won't give up Donbas"! Russian DRONES HALT EU AIRPORTS! undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o2zOLLU9Sw

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Ukrainian drones destroy 70% of Temryuk port fuel tanks in strike on key Russian supply hub A Ukrainian drone strike on the Temryuk seaport in Russia’s Krasnodar region has destroyed most of the facility’s fuel infrastructure. Ukraine’s General Staff released updated figures... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-drones-destroy-70-of-temryuk-port-fuel-tanks-in-strike-on-key-russian-supply-hub

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Artillery Brigade Begins Recruitment of Foreigners One of the first known Artillery Brigades of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the 26th Artillery Brigade, has opened up its ranks to foreign volunteers. Recruitment Drive This information was revealed... Source https://militaryland.net/news/artillery-brigade-begins-recruitment-of-foreigners/

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Ukraine wants whistleblowers. How is it strengthening their protection? About the author: Hanna Novosolova is Chief Specialist at the Department for Coordination of State Information Policy on Corruption Prevention at the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP). On Int... https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wants-whistleblowers-how-is-it-strengthening-their-protection/

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Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-unveils-3-track-plan-as-talks-intensify/

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Zelensky 'ready' to hold elections during war, if partners ensure security "I am asking now, and stating this openly, for the U.S. to help me. Together with our European partners, we can ensure the security needed to hold elections. If that happens, Ukraine will be ready to co... https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ready-to-hold-elections-during-war-if-partners-ensure-security/

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Ukraine's Naftogaz secures $118 million lifeline from Privatbank for gas purchases Ukraine's largest bank, the state-owned Privatbank, extended a Hr 5 billion loan ($118.6 million) to Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state-run oil and gas giant, for emergency natural gas purchases, Naftoga... https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-naftogaz-secures-118-million-lifeline-from-privatbank-for-gas-purchases/

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All the TRUTH about the FRONT! UKRAINIAN ARMY stabilizes the situation in Donbas #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/usZbFkhq3pI

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Boom! Ukrainian drones in batches destroy Russian oil depots and military sites undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skbmqgsGC8E

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Putin can fund war for 18 months, but tougher sanctions could shorten the timeline, expert says A leading Russia expert and former Kommersant journalist, Alexander Gabuev, is convinced time is working against Vladimir Putin, and says the Kremlin’s coffers have been depleted to... https://www.uawire.org/putin-can-fund-war-for-18-months-but-tougher-sanctions-could-shorten-the-timeline-expert-says

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Fate of frozen Russian assets: what will Brussels do? #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F4rkH67RiIQ

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Around 20% of Ukrainians would vote for Zelensky in first round of future elections, poll shows Former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.K., ranks second with 19.1%, a 3% increase from the previous poll. https://kyivindependent.com/zelenskys-presidential-rating-drops-to-20-poll-shows/

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Europe prepares economic "knockout" for Putin! Will the Kremlin be left without assets? undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7SWPVW68PY

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Saudi TV airs leaked tapes of Assad and adviser mocking a 'puffy' Putin Video footage obtained by Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya shows deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his former adviser Luna al-Shibl (rumored to be his lover) mocking Russian president Vladimir Putin... https://www.uawire.org/saudi-tv-airs-leaked-tapes-of-assad-and-adviser-mocking-a-puffy-putin

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Ukraine, EU partners finalize revised peace proposal, ready to present plan to US "The Ukrainian and European components are now more developed," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-eu-partners-finalize-revised-peace-proposal-ready-to-present-plan-to-us/

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Lithuania declares nationwide state of emergency over contraband-carrying balloons from Belarus Amid a continuing wave of contraband-carrying balloons arriving from Belarus, Lithuania has declared a state of emergency. At a cabinet meeting in Vilnius on Tuesday, December 9, of... https://www.uawire.org/lithuania-declares-nationwide-state-of-emergency-over-contraband-carrying-balloons-from-belarus

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'We will become homeless' — Russians protest in Kursk Oblast over loss of compensation payments for property lost during Ukraine's incursion Protesters recorded a video appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the removal of support would leave them unable to survive financially. https://kyivindependent.com/russians-protest-loss-of-compensation-payments-to-residents-who-lost-property-during-ukraines-incursion-in-kursk-meduza-reports/

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🔥 RUSSIAN MISSILE FACTORIES DYING! Orban heads to Moscow to SAVE Putin! undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOkskg-_dLE

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Ukrainian troops pull back from positions near Pokrovsk to avoid encirclement Ukrainian forces defending the Pokrovsk axis pulled back from their positions several weeks ago, specifically around the villages of Sukhyi Yar and Lysivka south of Myrnohrad. As of publication, Ukra... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-troops-pull-back-from-positions-near-pokrovsk-to-avoid-encirclement

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Czechia to supply Ukraine with new long-range Narwhal missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia Ukraine could receive advanced Czech-made missiles and drones early next year that could significantly influence the course of the war, according to reports. Czech developer... https://www.uawire.org/czechia-to-supply-ukraine-with-new-long-range-narwhal-missiles-capable-of-striking-deep-inside-russia

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Zelensky says Ukraine cannot cede territory as US pushes for compromise in the peace plan Ukraine cannot cede territory under its constitution, international law or moral law, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a news conference, adding that the United States is seeking a co... https://www.uawire.org/zelensky-says-ukraine-cannot-cede-territory-as-us-pushes-for-compromise-in-the-peace-plan

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Zelenskyy's foreign visits: Ukraine is working on a diplomatic track #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TFeDAmQWQiA