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Blackout roulette in Ukraine’s elevators Featured Subscriber’s Comment: “It is absolutely vital to know what the Ukrainian people are experiencing day in and day out. Tim is a treasure.” By: Aaron Hallquist If you find our work valuable, subscribe and consider supporting us. I... https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/blackout-roulette-in-ukraines-elevators

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Ukraine war latest live: US presses Ukraine, not Russia, to pull back troops for proposed Donbas buffer zone, FT reports Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 5 times today. The U.S. is pressing Ukraine, but not Russia,... https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-live-2025-12-11/

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Europe’s plan to fund Ukraine is being blocked by one company — Euroclear About the author: Olena Havrylchyk is a Professor of Economics at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. The proposal to use immobilized Russian assets to finance a “reparation loan” for Ukraine will ... https://kyivindependent.com/europes-plan-to-fund-ukraine-is-being-blocked-by-one-company-euroclear/

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EU, Ukraine announce 10-point plan for fighting graft, boosting democracy amid Hungary's accession veto The plan is part of joint EU-Ukraine efforts to advance the technical side of the accession process while Hungary continues to block the opening of the negotiation clusters. https://kyivindependent.com/eu-ukraine-10-step-plan/

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US sides with Russia in UN resolution on Chornobyl disaster Washington's representative said the U.S. voted against the resolution not because it opposed nuclear safety measures, but because it objected to references to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. https://kyivindependent.com/us-sides-with-russia-in-un-resolution-on-chornobyl-disaster/

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Ukraine's central bank holds rate steady despite falling inflation The National Bank of Ukraine voted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 15.5%, amid steep uncertainty over the country's financing next year. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-central-bank-holds-rate-steady-despite-falling-inflation/

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Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea halts production after Ukrainian drone strike, SBU source says At least four hits were recorded on the offshore platform, according to the SBU source. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-sbu-says-drones-hit-russian-oil-production-infrastructure-in-caspian-sea-for-the-first-time/

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Explosions near Veliky Novgorod chemical plant as Russia reports mass drone attack Novgorod Governor Alexander Dronov reported that 19 drones were shot down over the region, which lies between Moscow and St. Petersburg. https://kyivindependent.com/locals-report-explosions-fires-near-chemical-plant-in-russias-veliky-novgorod/

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Russia pounds Ukraine's Kremenchuk with missiles, drones in energy infrastructure attack The attack comes less than a week after Russia launched a massive combined strike against Kremenchuk on Dec. 7 that damaged several energy facilities. https://kyivindependent.com/russia-pounds-ukraines-kremenchuk-with-missiles-drones-in-energy-infrastructure-attack/

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Trump praised the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers, but called Russia a "greater power." #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EitzivoFCGc

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US House approves defense bill granting Ukraine $400 million a year in military aid through 2027 The $900 billion spending package upholds many of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security policies but places limits on his ability to reduce American troops in Europe and ... https://kyivindependent.com/us-house-approves-defense-bill-granting-ukraine-400-million-a-year-in-military-aid-through-2027/

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Ukrainian drones target Moscow in overnight attack, mayor claims At least 10 drones have been shot down over the Russian capital, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Flights restrictions have been imposed at the region's major airports. https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-target-moscow-in-overnight-attack-mayor-claims/

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US needs 'answers' before next meeting with Zelensky, Trump says Trump did not discuss specific conditions of the peace deal but said Zelensky needs to be "realistic" and asked when Ukraine would hold presidential elections. https://kyivindependent.com/us-needs-answers-before-next-meeting-with-zelensky-trump-says/

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⚡US PRESSURE: White House demands surrender of UNOCCUPIED lands! Putin’s bluff and Afghan lessons undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqzbfyWl-uA

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Is the US preparing Europe to split? Important details of the new strategy #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P5hWu_WGcHE

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Europe can't replace Ukraine's lost U.S. military aid, Kiel institute finds Europe cannot offset the loss of U.S. support to Ukraine, according to new research from Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), Handelsblatt reports . IfW data show that in September a... https://www.uawire.org/europe-can-t-replace-ukraine-s-lost-u-s-military-aid-kiel-institute-finds

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Skelya Regiment Undergoes Rebranding The well-known assault formation, the 425th Assault Regiment “Skelya”, has undergone a notable rebranding over the past several months. These changes include a renaming of the unit, as well as... Source https://militaryland.net/news/skelya-regiment-undergoes-rebranding/

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❗️Half of the city is under control of Ukrainian army! Front in Pokrovsk stabilized #shorts undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EOM3a1LdtP0

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A gift to Putin! Controversial bill in the US congress could leave NATO without American support undefined https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuptpW4h9sE

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Lavrov: U.S. is growing impatient as ‘climax is approaching’ in Ukraine war Lavrov called Trump the only Western leader who, he claimed, understands the reasons for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He said Washington is already showing impatience, and that the European Union cann... https://www.uawire.org/lavrov-u-s-is-growing-impatient-as-climax-is-approaching-in-ukraine-war

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❗There must be real security at the core. When there is security, everything else follows, Zelenskyy undefined https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tGJbqyOASP8

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Kremlin rejects energy truce proposal, says focus is on long-term peace Russia has rejected the idea of an energy truce, saying it is focused on achieving a comprehensive peace. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also pointed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks... https://www.uawire.org/kremlin-rejects-energy-truce-proposal-says-focus-is-on-long-term-peace

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Ukrainian Forces repel mechanized Russian assault near Pokrovsk Russian troops attempted a mechanized breakthrough in the Pokrovsk sector but were stopped by Ukraine’s 7th Air Assault Corps and the 68th Jaeger Brigade, according to Ukrainian military officials. In the mornin... https://www.uawire.org/ukrainian-forces-repel-mechanized-russian-assault-near-pokrovsk

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Ukraine, US hold first reconstruction talks as economic recovery tied to peace deal "We discussed key elements for recovery, various mechanisms, and visions for reconstruction," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-us-hold-first-reconstruction-talks-as-recovery-tied-to-peace-deal/

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Siversk not occupied, Ukraine’s Operational Command East says, as Russians plant flags amid weather-aided incursions Russia’s armed forces do not control Siversk, despite claims they fully captured the city, Ukraine’s military command said. Russian troops took advantage of bad... https://www.uawire.org/siversk-not-occupied-ukraine-s-operational-command-east-says-as-russians-plant-flags-amid-weather-aided-incursions