‘Putin must lose’: Zelenskiy arrives in US to try to save $61bn Ukraine aid package President to meet Joe Biden and senators, with Congress holding back support, but UK hints it will increase funding The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
The Guardian view on stalemate in Ukraine: a more realistic approach is no bad thing Editorial: Zelenskiy’s government faces growing criticism at home and abroad. But support for Kyiv is not based on sentimentality The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Decoding Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf Vladimir Putin's whirlwind tour to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, followed by Raisi's visit to Moscow, signals Russia's commitment to regional stability and a multipolar world order, with China and Russia as guarantors. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Hostages Were Drugged, Abused In Gaza: Israeli Doctor Hostages hauled into Gaza during Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel were drugged to keep them docile in captivity and subjected to psychological and sexual abuse, a specialist said Monday. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Rising Egg Prices Show Cracks In Sanctions-hit Russian Economy Russians have voiced concern about the growing cost of a basic food staple -- eggs -- pointing to the fragile state of the sanctions-hit economy, as President Vladimir Putin seeks a fifth term in office. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Zelensky Arrives In US To Plead For Continued Ukraine War Aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set Monday to make a last-ditch plea for US aid before it runs out this year, with Republicans arguing that the United States should no longer provide open-ended backing to Ukraine's battle against Russian invasion. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Serbian election: another win for the Serbian Progressive Party will threaten peace in Europe The outcome of Serbia’s parliamentary elections on December 17 will have profound implications for peace in Europe. Though somewhat obscured by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more recently the crisis in Gaza, tensions in the Balkans have risen sharply in recent months. Should Serbs reelect the main party of… The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Ukraine war: stakes are high for EU and Ukraine ahead of crucial European summit When the EU’s heads of state and government come together in Brussels for their final European Council meeting of the year on December 14 and 15, their agenda is likely to be dominated by the war in Ukraine. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny declared missing days after Putin announces presidential bid Alexei Navany has not been seen since last Tuesday, three days before Vladimir Putin announced he would run for a fifth presidential term in Russia The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
‘Too much sadness’: asylum seekers in Finland caught in geopolitical drama Moayad Salami crossed from Russia into Finland after treacherous journey from Syria – but now the border has closed The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Jailed Russian activist Alexei Navalny ‘not heard from for almost a week’ Supporters unable to contact opposition leader, who failed to appear for court hearing on Monday The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Global general strike for Gaza kicks off Work stoppages are expected around the world Monday to demand an end to Israel's onslaught Salon · Dec 11, 2023
Hungary defiant over threat to block Ukraine EU accession talks Bleak mood in Brussels as Hungary’s foreign minister says it will not give in to pressure on EU enlargement The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Allies of imprisoned Kremlin foe Navalny sound the alarm, say they haven't heard from him in 6 days Allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are sounding the alarm and saying that neither they nor his lawyers have heard from him in six days The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced the government in Baghdad to perform a balancing act that is becoming more difficult by the day
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Russia claims arrest of Ukrainian assassin network Russia’s FSB said it has arrested 18 Ukrainian ‘agents and accomplices’ who plotted assassinations.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 What is the global strike demanding an end to Israeli war on Gaza? Activists and grassroot organisations worldwide are striking on Monday to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 ‘Forged documents’: how Ukrainian grain may be enriching Putin’s circle Bumper grain crop celebrated in Russia can be explained by ‘looting’ of occupied territory, say prosecutors
The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2023 Republican senator says Ukraine may have to cede land to Russia to end war JD Vance, one of GOP lawmakers who voted to block Ukraine aid package, asks ‘what $61bn would accomplish that $100bn hasn’t’
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Biden administration bypasses Congress to supply tank shells to Israel Antony Blinken says only ‘small portion’ of requested arms sent to Israel on ‘emergency basis’
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for Ukraine Pressure is mounting on Hungary not to veto the start of European Union membership talks and the supply of economic aid to Ukraine at a pivotal EU summit this week
WEKU · Dec 11, 2023 With an inconclusive counteroffensive, Ukraine looks toward an anxious winter Ukraine's government acknowledges the gains in its most recent counteroffensive have been small. And it worries Western allies are distracted by the war between Israel and Hamas.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Here’s how to find more funds for Ukraine – liquidate Russia’s $300bn in frozen assets The west could help release billions and hurt Putin’s war effort at the same time, says Olena Halushka, co-founder of the International Center for Ukrainian Victory
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Who is Russian army chief Valery Gerasimov? The country’s top soldier turned Putin’s fall guy Gerasimov has been his nation’s top general for more than a decade. But the invasion of Ukraine – and the attempted mutiny by the Wagner mercenary forces – have left him severely weakened
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Zelenskyy to meet US President Joe Biden, House Speaker as aid stumbles Ukrainian president’s to visit amid Republican resistance to providing more aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia.