Thumb-twiddler caucus toys with Ukraine Who needs to defend democracy abroad when Donald Trump is promising to be a dictator here at home on "day one"? Salon · Dec 12, 2023
As Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation A spokeswoman for Alexei Navalny says the loss of contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader likely signals a Kremlin effort to tighten his isolation as President Vladimir Putin runs for reelection in March The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Israeli forces raid Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital after days of strikes Dozens of patients and 3,000 displaced people are inside, UN says, as Gaza Health Ministry calls for international help. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023
Poland's Tusk Calls For 'Stronger' EU, Ukraine Support Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged firm support for war-torn Ukraine and called for a stronger EU, as the Polish premier-designate previewed his priorities ahead of lawmakers' vote on his proposed government. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
Council of state orders France to bring back man deported to Uzbekistan France’s top court has ruled that France must ensure the return of an Uzbek man who was illegally deported last month. The decision runs counter to the Interior ministry’s vow to deport those it considers to be dangerous foreigners. Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2023
Additional US military aid to Ukraine will be a ‘fiasco’, Kremlin says Moscow is ‘very attentively’ watching as US President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in Washington. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023
‘Art helps us imagine a future we wish to remember’: the photographer finding art in a war zone Six months after the war broke out in Ukraine, Daoud Sarhandi-Williams headed to Kyiv to photograph the city’s street art – and discovered images that capture the hopes and fears of a city The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Zelensky Makes Plea For US Aid As Russia Claims Advances Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will press Tuesday for more US military aid to battle Russia, which said any funding would be a "fiasco" and claimed its forces were advancing on the front. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
As Gaza reels, Ukraine war feels suddenly distant in Global South nations Analysts say the Western response to Palestinian suffering has underscored a double standard. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023
Alexei Navalny: Concern grows for Putin opposition leader as he 'disappears' from Russian prison system The US is deeply concerned for Mr Navalny's wellbeing, after he was removed from a penal colony Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
Israel and the US face growing isolation over Gaza as offensive grinds on with no end in sight Israel and the United States are increasingly isolated as they face global calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, including a non-binding vote expected to pass at the United Nations later on Tuesday The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Defence secretary Grant Shapps confirms transfer of two navy minehunters to Ukraine Aid is part of collaborative effort between Britain and Norway to bolster Ukrainian Navy The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Fleeing Israel Too, Ukrainian Jews Seek Refuge In Hungary Rabbi Mendel Moscowitz from the northeastern city of Kharkiv never imagined his family would be forced to flee a second war after leaving Ukraine for Israel last year. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
Zelensky says US and European freedom threatened by ‘Putin and his sick clique’ ‘People like Putin shouldn’t even hope to conquer freedom,’ Zelensky says in compassionate plea for Ukraine aid The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 ‘I no longer feel at home here’: German Muslims frustrated by Israel backing Many say Germany’s historical responsibility for Nazi crimes makes it hard for people to criticise Gaza strategy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Europeans open to Ukraine joining EU, survey shows before key summit Polling reveals cool attitude to accession of Georgia and some western Balkan states, and opposition to admitting Turkey
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe’s security Many Europeans don’t realise that EU enlargement is the only way to counter China and Russia – but this week, leaders must act, say Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657 As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 657 Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington, saying delays to future military aid are ‘dreams come true’ for Vladimir Putin; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing
Salon · Dec 11, 2023 GOP seeks advice from Orbán on Ukraine A two-day event held by Heritage Foundation seeks to end U.S. aid to Ukraine
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 An American ‘Putin propagandist’ was jailed in Ukraine. Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk want him freed. Pro-Russian commentator remains in prison after attempting to flee Ukraine while on bail
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 Allies Of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Say Whereabouts Unknown Allies of the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that they had been unable to locate him for six days, and that he had likely been transferred to another facility.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Zelenskyy says delaying aid is a gift to Putin as he seeks US support Ukrainian leader appeals for continued help for the fight to expel Russian forces as he visits Washington, DC.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023 Why Russians still support Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced he intends to run in the 2024 presidential election. Putin is almost certain to win what would be his fifth term as Russian president.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Allies say Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny removed from prison A spokesperson for the Russian opposition figure says prison officials have refused to say where he was transferred.