Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 294 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 294th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022
AP News Digest 3 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Two Kyiv administration buildings damaged in drones attack, city says Two administrative buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv were damaged on Wednesday in a drone attack, the city's administration said, adding that there was still no information about potential injuries or fatalities. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
US citizen and dozens of Ukrainians released in prisoner swap with Russia, Kyiv says Ukraine has secured the release of a US citizen and 64 Ukrainian soldiers in a prisoner swap with Russia, the Ukrainian presidency’s chief of staff said Wednesday. Earlier in the day, there were multiple explosions near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv but no casualties have been reported. Read our live blog to… France 24 · Dec 14, 2022
Kyiv mayor reports explosions in center of Ukrainian capital The mayor of Kyiv is reporting multiple explosions in the Ukrainian capital, the first such time in weeks during Russia’s ongoing war against the country The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
US ‘has no expectation’ fighting in Ukraine will stop in winter; Russian rockets hit administration building in Kherson – as it happened White House spokesperson says war in Ukraine will continue ‘for some time’; no one reported hurt as two floors of central building damaged The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022
Explosions heard in Ukrainian capital, emergency teams deployed Air-raid sirens heard in the capital in the pre-dawn hours with residents urged to take shelter. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022
Blasts heard in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv - Reuters witnesses Explosions were heard in the early hours of Wednesday in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, two Reuters witnesses said. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
Ukraine war - live: Putin’s spokesman says Russia not planning ‘Christmas ceasefire’ Moscow is not planning on a holiday ceasefire The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Ukraine's latest need: 50 million LED light bulbs to ease power shortfalls While Kyiv's allies pledged more than $1 billion in aid on Tuesday, they also promised energy-efficient LED bulbs to ease power shortfalls and help Ukraine get through freezing winter months as Russia pounds the country's infrastructure. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
Zelenskiy shuts court, says Ukraine can fight graft, Russia at same time President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed his dissolution on Tuesday of a Kyiv court as evidence Ukraine can fight to end a history of corruption and Russia's invasion at the same time. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
US set to send its most advanced air defence system to Ukraine, say reports The US is reportedly set to send its most advanced air defence system to help Ukraine, finally agreeing to a request made months ago by that nation’s leader. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
'Aussie Cossack' charged with assault Pro-Russia commentator Simeon Boikov will appear in court, charged with assaulting an elderly man at a pro-Ukraine rally in Sydney. AAP · Dec 13, 2022
Fighting rages in east of Ukraine as allies pledge $1billion in aid to Kyiv to help country through winter Kyiv’s allies pledged more than $1billion (£0.8 billion) to help civilians survive a bleak winter as Russia and Ukraine bombarded each other’s positions in heavy fighting around the small eastern city of Bakhmut on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
ABC News · Dec 13, 2022 Tasmanians support Ukrainians in 'life-threatening' winter with much-needed aid relief A friendship between a Tasmanian pastor and his Kyiv-based colleague has seen a staggering sum raised by generous Australians to help Ukrainians displaced by war.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Ukraine: Doctors from occupied city open hospital in Kyiv A team of doctors and nurses who fled Mariupol as Russian forces closed in on their hospital are starting up a new medical center in the Ukrainian capital to serve people displaced by the war
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 US poised to approve Patriot missile battery for Ukraine U.S. officials say the Biden administration is poised to approve sending a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine, finally agreeing to an urgent request from Ukrainian leaders desperate for more robust weapons to shoot down incoming Russian fire
Reuters · Dec 13, 2022 Ukrainians leaving Bakhmut describe constant shelling, fear and cold Ukrainians leaving the eastern city of Bakhmut this week described almost constant Russian shelling that forced residents to shelter in basements and sleep in the bitter cold.
Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022 Brave Vladimir Putin foe says he is being frozen to death in Russian jail from hell Councillor and lawyer Alexei Gorinov, 60, came to international attention when supporters stood and cheered him as he was jailed for almost seven years for criticising Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Paris conference racks up £800 million in donations to support Ukraine Some 12 million Ukrainians living without power
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022 Ukraine Battles Russian Push in East as Kyiv Allies Pledge $1 Bln in Aid Russia and Ukraine pounded each other's forces in heavy fighting in the eastern region of Donetsk on Tuesday as Kyiv's allies meeting in Paris pledged just over 1 billion euros ($1.05 billion) to help Ukrainians survive the freezing winter. Russian forces are battling to take control of the Donetsk and…
Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022 Pro-Vladimir Putin fanatic pushes supporter of Ukraine down steps during rally Simeon Boikov posts online under the name Aussie Cossack and on Tuesday he posted a video on his YouTube channel at a rally when he shoved an pensioner down steps in Australia
Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2022 Ukraine’s wartime winter: Which energy facilities are at risk? Russian attacks have destroyed at least 40 percent of Ukraine’s energy facilities since the war began in February.
Reuters · Dec 13, 2022 Belarus puts southern military unit on alert in large-scale readiness exercise Russia's close ally Belarus announced a snap military inspection on Tuesday including increased combat readiness in the south of the country, the latest in a burst of exercises that have prompted concern from neighbouring Ukraine.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022 As Biden weighs a 2024 bid, his strategy hinges on 'the former guy' WASHINGTON — As former President Donald Trump announced his third bid for the White House last month, President Joe Biden was on the other side of the world, convening an emergency meeting of world leaders following reports of explosions on Poland's border with Ukraine.