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U.S., amid war escalation concerns, respects Ukraine's sovereignty

The United States has made clear to Ukraine its concerns about any escalation of the war with Russia, but it respects Ukrainian sovereignty, including decisions about how Kiev uses weapons supplied by Washington, the White House's national security spokesman said.

Reuters

U.S. does not want to see military operations in northwest Syria -White House

The United States does not want Turkey to pursue military attacks in northwest Syria, even if it recognizes Turkey's right to defend itself, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine are 'Time' magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

Time honored the Ukrainian president as its 2022 person of the year, citing his leadership at home and on the world stage.

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Russian shelling kills 10 in east Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russian shelling killed 10 people and wounded many others in the town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Reuters

New influx in far-right 'Reichsbuerger' scene - German domestic spy agency chief

The far-right "Reichsbuerger" movement that denies the existence of the modern German state has seen a considerable influx in the past year and presents a persistently high level of danger, said the head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency on Wednesday.

Reuters

Factbox-Flurry of military activity in Belarus stirs concern in Ukraine

Constant Belarusian and Russian military activity in Belarus has stirred concerns that a new attack on neighbouring Ukraine could be possible in the coming months.

Reuters

Belarus seeks death penalty for treasonous officials and soldiers

Belarusian lawmakers gave their initial backing on Wednesday to a proposal to introduce the death penalty for treasonous officials and soldiers, and to make discrediting the army a criminal offence punishable by up to four years in jail.

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Indonesia releases on parole Bali bomb maker Umar Patek - statement

Indonesia has released on parole Umar Patek, a bomb maker in deadly 2002 Bali attacks, the ministry of law and human rights said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Germany conducts nationwide raid to thwart right-wing extremists planning coup

German authorities carried out the biggest-ever raid targeting right-wing extremists, saying a nationwide operation thwarted a domestic terrorist group planning to violently overthrow the government.

Tribune News Service

Zelenskyy and ‘spirit of Ukraine’ named Time person of year - OLD

Time Magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its person of the year

The Independent UK

Ukraine jails priest accused of assisting Russian troops

A Ukrainian priest from a church affiliated with Russia has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of assisting Russian, the Prosecutor General's Office said on Wednesday.

Reuters

German police dismantle far-right cell plotting to overthrow state

Police in Germany have arrested 25 people suspected of belonging to a far-right "terror cell" plotting to overthrow the government and attack parliament, in a series of nationwide raids.

Radio France Internationale

Putin says Russia may be fighting in Ukraine for a long time

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that his army could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time, but he saw "no sense" in mobilising additional soldiers at this point.

Reuters

Iran ex-president Mohammad Khatami voices support for protests

Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has voiced support for the protest movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, describing as "beautiful" its main slogan — "Woman, life, freedom".

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Russian troops' poor performance and low morale may worsen during a winter of more discontent

With Russian troops digging trenches to prepare for an expected winter standoff, it would be easy to conclude that fighting will slow in Ukraine until after the ground thaws in the spring.

The Independent UK

Indonesia releases bombmaker in Bali attacks on parole

A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people has been released from an Indonesian prison after serving half his 20-year sentence

Axios

Germany arrests 25 people over far-right coup plot

The arrests were made after raids across 11 of Germany's 16 states, as well as in Austria and Italy.

Evening Standard

Volodymyr Zelensky and ‘spirit of Ukraine’ named TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been named TIME’s person of the year, alongside the “spirit of Ukraine.”

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The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Russia will defend its interests using all available means, says Putin

He added that Russia’s “special military operation” could be a “long process”.

The Guardian - UK

‘They want to kill us’: mayor Vitali Klitschko plans for the worst as Russia tries to freeze Kyiv

Klitschko says capital taking no chances, working day and night readying for critical strikes on power supplies

Al Jazeera

‘Who’s the dictator?’ asks Iran’s Raisi as protests continue

Top officials this week visited universities, which have seen many rounds of protests since September.

Reuters

Belarus protest leader's health problems caused by bad treatment in jail - allies

Political allies of jailed Belarusian protest leader Maria Kolesnikova said on Wednesday a rapid deterioration in her health last week and eventual hospitalisation were prompted by bad treatment in prison.

Al Jazeera

Is Ukraine’s new drone a game-changer in the war?

A mysterious weapon has hit one of Russia’s largest and most important military airfields.

Al Jazeera

‘They silenced her’: The fight for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh

Family members, colleagues and lawyers explain why they are pursuing justice for the veteran journalist.

Reuters

Russian officer who fled to Kazakhstan could be deported, family says

A Russian military officer who illegally crossed into Kazakhstan because he objected to the invasion of Ukraine has been detained there, his family said, leaving Kazakh authorities with a diplomatic dilemma over whether to hand him over to Moscow.

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