Little prospect of peace as Ukraine war passes 10-month mark Putin signals willingness for peace but makes clear he means peace on Russia’s terms. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022
In Peru, shamans see end of Russia-Ukraine war in 2023 Peace between Russia and Ukraine is on the horizon in the new year - or so predicted a group of shaman and healers in Peru's capital Lima on Wednesday. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Canada, others seek formal arbitration with Iran over downed jet Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine on Wednesday called on Tehran to settle a dispute over accountability and reparations for the downing of an airliner by Iranian forces nearly 3 years ago through arbitration under the rules of the 1971 Montreal Convention. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Zelensky says Bakhmut ‘covered with blood’ as Russia also steps up attacks on Kherson There has been heavy fighting and shelling in a number of areas, including the two cities – as Ukraine’s president also praises his people for helping the West ‘find itself again’ during the Russian invasion The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Ukraine 'helped the West find itself again', Zelenskiy says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared his country a "global leader" in a speech to parliament on Wednesday, telling lawmakers to remain united in the face of Russia's invasion and praising Ukrainians for helping the West "find itself again". Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Hundreds of civilians flee Kherson as Russians bombard city in revenge for loss Russian forces have ramped up shelling on Kherson in Ukraine by 10 times since the city was liberated giving residents no choice but to flee Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022
French Defense Chief Visits Ukraine, Pledges More Support France's defense minister on Wednesday pledged further military support for Ukraine insisting his government's backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia's invasion. French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu said his trip to Kyiv was important to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022
Russia Intensifies Attacks on Liberated Kherson, Eastern Ukraine Russian forces stepped up mortar and artillery attacks on the recently liberated city of Kherson in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, Ukraine's military said, while also exerting pressure along frontlines in the east. Russia fired 33 missiles from multiple rocket launchers at civilian targets in Kherson in the 24 hours to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022
Vladimir Putin cancels official second visit in a week as Ukraine stands ground in battle Vladimir Putin has cancelled his second official visit within seven days as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to flag. Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2022
2022 review: Visualising how the Russia-Ukraine war unfolded Al Jazeera looks at how the conflict unfolded on the ground, the human costs of 10 months of war and the global response Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022
How a Kyiv manicurist works through blackouts When the lights go out and the power goes down in Kyiv, 18-year-old manicurist Elyzaveta Litvynchuk takes her gel lamp, electric nail file and her clients to one of the capital's "invincibility points" which offer back-up electricity from generators. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Chechens in Bosnia seek to dodge Russian draft, reach EU A group of ethnic Chechens fleeing Russia has arrived in Bosnia with hopes of using the Balkan country as a launchpad to reach the European Union and avoid getting sent to fight in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Russian troops fighting in Ukraine are able to freeze sperm in cryobank for free Vladimir Putin's partial mobilisation of reservists in September sparked a surge of couples approaching IFV and fertility clinics and a top lawyer claims the Russian health ministry will offer the service free Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022
France's defense minister goes to Ukraine to boost support France’s defense minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss further military support for Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Salon · Dec 28, 2022 Ukraine: A classic "security dilemma" Both sides have fueled a grueling conflict with no way out — but there's no moral high ground in endless slaughter
Reuters · Dec 28, 2022 Kremlin says any Ukraine peace plan must include annexed regions The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's 10-point peace plan, saying that proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine must take into account what it calls "today's realities" of four Ukrainian regions having joined Russia.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Kyiv plans to develop ‘exploding drones’ to counter Putin’s air threat Some 1,400 drones - mostly for reconnaissance purposes - have already been purchased
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022 Minister: Ukraine Aims to Develop Air-to-air Combat Drones Ukraine has bought some 1,400 drones, mostly for reconnaissance, and plans to develop combat models that can attack the exploding drones Russia has used during its invasion of the country, according to the Ukrainian government minister in charge of technology. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Minister of…
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Russian soldiers going to Ukraine will have the right to freeze their sperms for free Families can use stored biomaterial if their compulsory medical insurance allows them to do so
France 24 · Dec 28, 2022 In Ukraine's Kharkiv region, engineers begin reconnecting energy grid in freezing conditions In the Kharkhiv region, it is only now – months of intense Russian bombardment down the line – that Ukrainian electrical engineers can begin reconnecting the power grid. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar, Elena Volochine and Abdelkader Dermas visited a village near the front line where barely a single home was…
Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022 Criminals using drones to drop drugs onto prison grounds DALLAS — Shortly before midnight on May 4, 2022, a drone buzzed over a Fort Worth federal prison, carrying a package.
France 24 · Dec 28, 2022 French defence minister pledges ‘common’ approach to supporting Ukraine war effort French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday where he said that France and Ukraine would issue proposals for a “common agenda” on additional military support by January. His visit came as air raid alerts were issued for all of Ukraine's regions. Read our live blog to see…
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022 Minister: Ukraine aims to develop air-to-air combat drones The Ukrainian government minister in charge of technology says his country is developing combat drones that attack the ones Russia has used during its invasion of Ukraine
Reuters · Dec 28, 2022 Italy minister cautious on supplying air defence systems to Ukraine Italy's defence minister struck a cautious tone on whether Italy would be able to supply Ukraine with air defence systems, as requested by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022 Australian killed fighting Russia in Ukraine, says government Sage O’Donnell, from Victoria, is at least the fourth Australian to die in the war in Ukraine.