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Ukraine positioning air defenses in residential areas – Russia

Kiev has been setting up air defense missile systems in residential areas, the Russian envoy the UN Security Council says

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Putin ‘tried everything possible’ to make peace – Ukrainian diplomat

Aleksandr Chaly, a veteran Ukrainian diplomat, believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin had sought a compromise with Kiev

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Ukraine ‘Thinks Like a Warmonger’ - Russian Foreign Ministry

Moscow sees no political will for peace either in Kiev or in the West, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik.

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Russia confirms ‘massive barrage’ on targets in Ukraine

Precision missiles and drones were used for a series of airstrikes, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has reported

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Ivan Timofeev: Here’s why Russia enters 2024 in a better position than it was in 12 months ago

Russian politics has moved from crisis mode to a new normality. And the divorce from the West is permanent

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Ukraine’s weapon stocks ‘empty’ – Moscow

Spikes in deliveries of Western weapons to Ukraine should not be expected, Russian diplomat Konstantin Gavrilov has said

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US admits to ‘effectiveness’ of Russia’s military operation – envoy

Washington’s reaction to the airstrikes in Ukraine proves the effectiveness of Russia’s military operation, Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said

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Russia launches 160 missiles to destroy 44 targets in most recent massive attack on Ukraine
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Kiev threatens to conscript New Year’s revelers

Ukrainians who violate curfew on New Year’s eve could be escorted to police stations and recruitment centers, a senior official has said

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US could be drawn into Ukraine conflict – Biden

The Ukraine conflict affects NATO security, which could lead to the US getting pulled into hostilities, Joe Biden has said

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Ukraine showing ‘tepid gratitude’ for US aid – WaPo

The latest US aid package for Ukraine has failed to generate much enthusiasm in Kiev, the Washington Post has reported

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NATO striking fleet to go to Crimea bypassing Montreux Convention
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Billion-dollar dispute over Gazprom nationalization: India sues Germany

Billion-dollar dispute over Gazprom nationalization: India sues Germany. India's largest natural gas supplier is demanding compensation of 1.8 billion US dollars. The company lost 2.5 million tons of LNG a year due to the nationalization of Gazprom Germania. Russia lifted sanctions against Sefe...

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Kiev used banned weapons in attack on Russian city – Defense Ministry

Cluster munitions were used in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod that killed at least 12 people, Moscow has said

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Zelensky should resign – ex-Ukrainian presidential aide

Zelensky is demonstrating “absolute helplessness” and should resign, an ex-aide to previous presidents, Oleg Soskin, has said

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Russia's Lavrov Reveals to Sputnik What Will Happen to Ukrainian Officials Charged With War Crimes

Russia’s foreign minister sat down with Sputnik on the eve of the new year to discuss the most difficult problems facing Moscow and the planet, from the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to global strategic security.

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Ukraine shells Russia's Belgorod: 18 civilians, including children, killed
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Ukrainian attack on Belgorod ‘unacceptable’ – UN

The UN has condemned Ukraine’s recent missile strikes against Belgorod, Russia

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Britain To Send Martlet Missiles To Kiev, While Stormer HVM Failing Tests On Ukrainian Battlefields

The Stormer HVM system is a high-mobility short-range air defense system that combines the Alvis Stormer armored vehicle with the Starstreak short-range...

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Ukrainian men finding it harder to leave country – media

Ukrainian border guards are preventing from leaving the country even those men who are allowed to do so, local media have reported

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Zelensky personally ordered bombing attack on civilians – RT source

The Belgorod strike has been ordered by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and launched by a nationalist force, a source has told RT

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In Video 18+: Barrier Squad Destroyed Retreating Group Of Ukrainian Servicemen

Russian reconnaissance drone filmed a group of Ukrainian of retreating Ukrainian servicemen being destroyed by their own comrades. The...

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Sergey Karaganov: Russians are the real Europeans, the West of the continent has lost its way

In terms of being a global centre of power, the Old World is finished. Moscow understands this, but our former partners remain in denial

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What Problems Bother Germans the Most After a Turbulent 2023?

Under Scholz's leadership, Germany has struggled with major economic and leadership problems, particularly fiscal policies that have worsened inflationary pressures. Household budgets have tightened, leading to a decline in public trust and widespread dissatisfaction.

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Russian Strikes Set Ukrainian Nazi Identity On Fire

The first night of 2024 was marked by new wave of massive Russian strikes throughout Ukraine. As a result of...

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Most German tanks given to Ukraine no longer working – MP

Only a “small number” of the Leopard 2A6 tanks given to Ukraine by Germany are still working, German politician Sebastian Schafer said

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Farmers target German vice chancellor in subsidies protest

A group of farmers prevented German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck from disembarking a ferry in a protest over agricultural subsidies

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Musk warns against invading Russia

Sending forces into Russia is “never a good idea,” SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said

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Biden incapable of explaining ‘endgame’ for Ukraine support – DeSantis

Joe Biden can’t articulate his administration’s goals in Ukraine, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday

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Ukraine not welcome in NATO and EU – former Zelensky adviser

The West will not launch war with Russia for the sake of Ukraine’s accession to the bloc, Aleksey Arestovich said

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Medvedev labels French diplomats ‘scum, bastards, freaks’

The ex-Russian president has responded to Paris declaring the Belgorod massacre Ukrainian self-defense

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Ukraine targets Crimea with drones and missiles

Russian air defenses shot down 37 UAVs after thwarting a “Storm Shadow” missile strike earlier in the day

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Medvedev labels French diplomats ‘scum, bastards, freaks’

The ex-Russian president has responded to Paris declaring the Belgorod massacre Ukrainian self-defense

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This is typical of the West in general not just France.

Asked about it on Wednesday morning, a spokesman of the Foreign Ministry in Paris said that Ukraine was “acting in self-defense” while Russia was “an aggressor state” responsible for any “human tragedies that accompany” the conflict.

A remarkable and pathetic statement from the French Foreign Ministry.

Personally, I think Western civilisation is imploding with its self-righteous head up its own arse.

 

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White House warns of ‘dire’ Ukraine aid situation

The US is running out of time to refill its Ukraine aid funds, President Joe Biden’s top budget official has warned

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Scotland cuts Ukraine refugee support funding – media

The Scottish government withdrew financial assistance for housing Ukrainian refugees in temporary accommodations, the Daily Record reported

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Ukrainians tired of ‘state propaganda’ on television – NYT

A popular news program in Ukraine lost viewers when it painted a “too rosy a picture” of the conflict with Russia, New York Times reports

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Ukrainian dictionary names ‘mobilization’ word of the year

The Ukrainian dictionary MySlovo has declared the word ‘mobilization’ word of the year as Kiev’s recruitment campaign intensifies

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EU seeking plan B to finance Ukraine – von der Leyen

The EU is considering “other options” to finance Ukraine after Hungary vetoes a €50 billion support package

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Pentagon ‘out of money’ for Ukraine

The US government has exhausted its funds for military assistance to Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder has said

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Map Update: 2023 Ends In Russian Favor

In general, the year 2023 ends in favor of Russia. According to French independent sources, the Armed Forces of Ukraine...

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Russian Armed Forces Obliterate Ukrainian Command Center in Donbass

Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of special military operation, launched to protect people of Donbass from Ukrainian aggression.

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White House warns of ‘dire’ Ukraine aid situation

The US is running out of time to refill its Ukraine aid funds, President Joe Biden’s top budget official has warned

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Pentagon ‘out of money’ for Ukraine

The US government has exhausted its funds for military assistance to Ukraine, Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder has said

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I had a chat with a Mexican diplomat who works in Canada recently. He mentioned a few interesting points.

I asked about Trump and the wall and his pov. He said he would like to see the wall built. Whenever he visits the US of A, he says they are broke. He sees so many destitute homeless people. He said they were like zombies out of their minds not knowing what to do. From poor diet to health care he said outlook for the US was poor.

AI was a big unknown factor but he didn't think it would save America from improving their future plight.

wrt Ukraine, he said with the Gaza shenanigans and Iran, he didn't think US could sustain three fronts and there was the risk a fourth may open elsewhere.


My view is the US is going down with ever-increasing debt and failing on many fronts. It is run for the benefit of very powerful lobby groups and niche players whilst the rest of the population in the US an elsewhere in the world suffer.

If Ukraine doesn't see the light soon, they will suffer simply more deaths and lose more ground to the benefit of the war lords in the US of A.

 

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Türkiye must let ‘defensive’ warships into Black Sea – ex-NATO commander

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis says Ankara should allow the UK to donate its warships to Ukraine

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Iraq wants to kick out US troops

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani has promised to launch a process to expel the US-led international coalition forces from Iraq

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NATO Plunging In Battle For Crimea

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In Video: US-Made AGM-88 HARM Missile Struck Ukrainian Positions

Ukrainian servicemen filmed wreckage of US AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile, which struck Ukrainian military positions. Apparently, the AGM-88 HARM missile...

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Ukraine shells Donetsk hospital on Christmas Eve

Ukrainian forces launched multiple attacks against civilian targets in Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic on Saturday

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Russia shoots down two Ukrainian jets – MOD

Russian forces have destroyed two Ukrainian jets in the southern part of the country, the Defense Ministry has said

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Italy calls for 'European army'

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for the establishment of a common EU army

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German military worried about 'suspicious drones' – BILD

German bases training Ukrainians have allegedly been spied on by drones, which Berlin claims are linked to Russia, Bild reports

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US lawmakers sideline Ukraine to reach budget deal

Republican and Democrat leaders agreed on US federal spending for 2024, avoiding a government shutdown but sidelining Ukraine military aid

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Zelensky wants West ‘to teach’ Russia

Vladimir Zelensky has called on the West to show solidarity and help Ukraine fight Russia “successfully”

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Kiev mayor buys $6 million mansion in Germany – media

Vitaly Klitschko became the owner of a $6 million mansion in Germany in December 2023, a tax filing has revealed

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Ukraine has lost 500,000 troops – ex-prosecutor general

Kiev must admit it has lost 500,000 service members to spur its mobilization effort, a former prosecutor general has said

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Heard on the news that Zelensky wants to punish or close down some Church down in his efforts to maintain political control and shutdown opposition parties questioning his actions.

Ukrainian parliament votes to ban Orthodox Church over alleged links with Russia

MPs overwhelmingly back move in initial vote, despite church claim it has cut ties with Moscow

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Ukraine is in a quagmire of its own making. Ukrainian people have no voice.

The same piece of news also pointed out the harsh responses to anyone who is remotely supportive of Russia or peeps speaking the Russian language.


It is going to take quite some effort for the Ukrainians to remove all those politicians who have been misleading pillaging and thieving the state whilst sending men to die.

I smell revolution in the air. Another successful country turned into a big mess by US of A.

 

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Ukrainian Propaganda Is Fighting, While US Abrams Tanks Are Hiding In Rear

US Abrams tanks appear near the frontlines only after the MSM remember about them. On January 3, Forbes wrote that...

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Zelensky Critic Vitaly Klitschko Had Close Ties to Bidens, Burisma – Report

The New York Post, the newspaper that broke the "laptop from hell story," has claimed Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko was in bed with Hunter Biden and Burisma Geothermal.

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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Facilities With Kinzhal Missiles - MoD

Russia dramatically ramped up missile strikes targeting Ukraine's energy and military infrastructure in late December, attacking ammunition and fuel depots, airfields, military HQs, and other pertinent targets.

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Polish Officials Reportedly Hid Evidence About Movement of Nord Stream Explosion Suspects

Polish officials have been slow to provide key information about movement of suspects behind the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions on Polish soil and withheld evidence about this development, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing European investigators.

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Russia conducts major strikes on key Ukrainian military-industrial sites

Russia has conducted a high-precision strike on Ukraine’s military-industrial facilities, its Defense Ministry said

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Poland covered up for Nord Stream attackers – WSJ

Poland withheld evidence and fed false info to investigators probing the Nord Stream explosions, the Wall Street Journal has reported

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Russia estimates 2023 Ukrainian military losses

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu estimates that Ukraine lost more than 215,000 troops and 28,000 units of military hardware in 2023

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EU states should get serious about Ukraine aid – Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged other EU member states to step up their defense aid to Ukraine

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Ukraine pegs cost of corruption in its military

Internal investigation by Ukrainian Defense Ministry uncovers $262 million in corruption costs

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US president’s son storms out of court

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, attended a congressional hearing about himself before leaving in a huff

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Zelensky will be ousted this year – Ukraine’s opposition leader

Viktor Medvedchuk has said President Vladimir Zelensky’s eventual fall will benefit Ukrainians

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Fiery Exchange in Congress: GOP Rep Accuses Hunter Biden of 'Playing Games' With the Law

In a tense House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, Rep. Nancy Mace (Rep, South Carolina) fiercely challenged Hunter Biden and clashed with fellow lawmakers.

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State Dept confirms death of US journalist jailed by Ukraine – TASS

US blogger Gonzalo Lira has died in Ukrainian prison from torture and lack of medical care, according to his relatives

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Over $1 Billion in US Weapons Sent to Ukraine Could Be Stolen – Report

Last year’s US Defense Department inspector general report said that the Pentagon’s ability to monitor all of the American military equipment for Ukraine faced “challenges” .

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Corruption suspected as draft avoidance surges in Ukraine

Ukraine’s national anti-corruption agency has published statistics on a surge in draft ineligibility among would-be recruits

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How real are the latest claims about the Bidens’ links to Ukrainian corruption?

Former Ukrainian MP Andrey Derkach may foster an agenda of his own but it doesn’t make the subject of his recent interview any less real

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US starts new war with Houthis not to help Ukraine anymore
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US starts new war with Houthis not to help Ukraine anymore
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/world/158652-russia_usa_yemen/

What is strange about the attack on Yemen by US and UK is how the news media are linking every bit of news as being orchestrated by Iran.

1. Houthis have said they are only targeting ships heading for Israel.

2. Their condition for stopping the attacks is that Israel effectively does the same and removes the block on humanitarian help such as food, medicine and fuel reaching Gaza.

I'm baffled why the US and UK don't ask the Israelis to allow shipments into Gaza so the Houthis likewise stop attacking ships heading for Israel.

No mention of this demand or important point made by Houthis on our MSM.


Also, UK giving Ukraine money to buy more weapons... £2.3bn??? Why don't they give that to our NHS? Local Council's are crying out for funding and they get nothing. Resorting to charging residents all sorts of fees for like parking outside their houses. Yet they seem to find money to prolong a futile war killing people no gain.


US and UK are sinking imo. People have no control or democracy. It's all about vested interests in the hands of the few and very rich power players looking to further maximise positions at the expense of the many.

 

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Germany made just two inspections last year to control weapons exports, report says​

R.I.P. Gonzalo Lira: Journalist 'Died' In Ukrainian Prison

Journalist Gonzalo Lira died in Ukraine. The press service of the US State Department confirmed his death. On January 12,...

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Gonzalo Lira: The US government has allowed Ukraine to kill an American journalist who criticised ‘dictator’ Zelensky

In a world of cowardice and lies, telling the truth where and when it really matters takes courage – and can cost you your life

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Trump Jr. condemns Zelensky for US journalist’s ‘murder’

Trump Jr. denounced the likely lack of reaction to this tragedy in the American media

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Musk reacts to death of US journalist in Ukrainian prison

The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Elon Musk has slammed Washington’s inaction in the case of a US journalist who died while in Ukrainian custody

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EU nation’s farmers block border crossing with Ukraine

Romanian farmers have blocked a border crossing with Ukraine to protest against agriculture imports

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Main Ukrainian Patriot Zelensky Evaded Military Service Four Times

While the mass mobilisation is ongoing on the streets of all Ukrainian cities and villages, it turned out that the...

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Trump Jr. suggests ‘only way’ to end Ukraine conflict

US funding for Kiev has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and the enrichment of Ukrainian oligarchs, Donald Trump Jr. has said

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EU state makes U-turn on extraditing Ukrainian draft dodgers

Estonia won’t be handing potential conscripts back over to Ukraine, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says

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Germany unsure where its Ukraine weapons ended up – Der Spiegel

The German government did not check where its weapons sent to Ukraine last year went, Der Spiegel reports

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Swiss government priced out of Davos – media

The Swiss government cannot afford to pay for hotel rooms at the World Economic Forum’s summit in Davos, local media has reported

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No peace without Russia – Swiss foreign minister

The only way to reach peace between Moscow and Kiev is to get Russia involved in the talks, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has said

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Why Did West Put Ukraine Funding Onto Back Burner?

Despite the US’ desire to see the conflict in Ukraine rage on, the White House knows full well that the Kiev regime is biting the dust, Indian professor Anuradha Chenoy told Sputnik.

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The Casualties of War in Ukraine

 

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Ukrainian army mostly ‘very old men’ – commander

Ukraine desperately needs new fighters because the first wave of recruits “is gone,” a military commander has said

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Ukraine denies deadlock at Davos ‘peace formula’ talks

Vladimir Zelensky aide Andrey Yermak has downplayed divisions at the discussion of Kiev’s ‘peace formula’ at the World Economic Forum

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Ukraine Crisis Won’t End Until NATO Sponsors Push Kiev to Negotiating Table

Western officials met in Davos on Sunday ahead a week of meetings of the World Economic Forum to discuss the Zelensky ‘peace formula’ – a quixotic proposal essentially calling for Russia’s complete capitulation which Moscow has firmly rejected. Sputnik asked a leading European political...

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Germany preparing for potential Russia-NATO war – Bild

Germany is preparing for an escalation with Russia which spirals into a war in the summer of 2025, Bild has reported

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In Video: Russian Serviceman 'With Brass Balls' Defeated Ukrainian Drone In Duel

Russian serviceman spectacularly escaped from the strike of Ukrainian FPV drone. Russian reconnaissance drone filmed a battled between Russian...

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Moscow Slams Bild Report of Preparations for 'NATO-Russia War' After Ukraine Defeat

Germany is gearing up for “war between NATO’s forces and Russia,” which could begin in the summer of 2025, writes Bild citing a ‘secret’ Bundeswehr document.

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US Seeks Funds for New Bioweapons Projects From Clinton, Soros, Rockefeller Foundations: Russian MoD

Russia's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense (RCBD) Troops began extensive reporting on Pentagon funding for military-related biological research in Eastern Europe and around the world in early 2022, with much of their findings...

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• Leaked secret plans reveal step-by-step how Russia will escalate conflict to all-out war in 18 months

Germany is preparing for Putin attack against NATO in 2025

Secret documents from the German Ministry of Defence reveal a step-by-step doomsday guide on how Russia will escalate the conflict in Ukraine to an all-out war in just 18 months.

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