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Key developments in Ukraine's Kherson region since invasion

Ukrainian troops were greeted by joyous residents in the centre of Kherson on Friday after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it had captured since its invasion in February.

Reuters

Talks with Russia? No way, say Ukrainians

As the US reportedly tries to nudge Kyiv towards talks, Ukrainians say Russia is an unreliable negotiator.

Al Jazeera

Teenager's defiance sums up Ukraine's resilience amid Russian onslaught

In a village devastated by Russia's abortive assault on nearby Kyiv in March, Kateryna Tyshchenko lives in a cramped temporary housing container next to the ruins of her fiancé's family home that was destroyed by an artillery shell.

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Petition urges Kyiv authorities not to erect tree over festive period

Thousands of Kyiv residents have signed a petition urging city authorities not to erect a giant tree during this year's festive period, and instead to give money to the army and to people displaced by the war with Russia.

Reuters

Sean Penn loans his Oscar to Ukraine’s president Zelenskiy

Actor presented his statuette to the president in Kyiv, telling him: ‘When you win, bring it back to Malibu’

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine wants G20 help on Russian deportations of children

Kyiv says thousands of children have been taken to Russia and that deportations should be investigated as a war crime.

Al Jazeera

Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Zelenskiy, loans him an Oscar

Hollywood actor and director Sean Penn, sanctioned by Russia for criticizing its war in Ukraine, loaned his Oscar statuette to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday.

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Italy open to supplying air defence systems to Ukraine - official

The Italian government is readying a new arms package for Ukraine including air defence systems, a governing coalition official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ukraine PM: evacuation of cities 'would not make sense' at present

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday he saw no need at present to evacuate Kyiv or any other cities that are not near the front lines in the war against Russia.

Reuters

Exclusive-Ukraine wants grain deal expanded, eyes decision next week

Ukraine wants the Black Sea grain export deal expanded to include more ports and goods, and hopes a decision to extend the agreement for at least a year will be taken next week, Ukraine's deputy infrastructure minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ukraine says talks with Russia hinge on ‘territorial integrity’

Kyiv demands the restoration of Ukraine’s borders as a precondition for negotiations while ruling out talks with Putin.

Al Jazeera

Russia installs ‘dragon’s teeth’ barriers to slow advance of Ukrainian forces

Large number of concrete blocks being constructed to hinder military vehicles in key locations, UK says

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s Zelensky open to ‘genuine’ peace talks with Russia, but not with Vladimir Putin

Zelensky demands that Russia compensate Kyiv for damage caused during war

The Independent UK

Commentary: Kyiv’s answer to Putin’s drones is resistance and resilience

Vitalii Lylyck, 21, was shaken but smiling when I reached him in his dorm room in Kyiv, just 10 days after Russian forces began sending low-flying drones to destroy infrastructure and terrorize Ukrainians far from the front lines. I had hoped to meet with him in person that week, but…

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The Independent UK

Biden admin pushing Ukraine to begin peace talks with Russia, report claims

Officials say aim isn’t to push Ukraine to negotiate but to make sure that Kyiv retains support of other countries dealing with concerns of yearslong war

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says Russian forces looting, occupying homes in Kherson

Russia has ordered civilians out of Kherson in anticipation of a Ukrainian assault to recapture the southern city.

Reuters

Vast majority of Ukrainians expect prosperous future in EU - poll

At least 88% of Ukrainians believe their country will be a prosperous member of the European Union in 10 years, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

US reportedly held talks with Russia on nuclear risk in Ukraine

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is said to have spoken with senior Kremlin aides

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In Kyiv, I saw Ukrainians on the frontlines of a very real culture war

For many in Ukraine, this is a war of ‘decolonisation’ – and that includes Russia’s celebrated artistic heritage, says Charlotte Higgins

Reuters

Ukraine says it never refused to negotiate with Russia, wants talks with Putin successor

A senior adviser to Ukraine's president said on Monday that Kyiv had never refused to negotiate with Moscow and that it was ready for talks with Russia's future leader, but not with Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

Kyiv warns of more blackouts and evacuations as Russia pounds power stations

‘If you have extended family or friends outside Kyiv, where there is autonomous water supply, an oven, heating please keep in mind the possibility of staying there for a certain amount of time,’ says Kyiv mayor

France 24

Putin says 50,000 mobilised Russian soldiers serving with combat units

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that 50,000 Russian soldiers called up as part of his mobilisation drive were now serving with combat units in Ukraine, the Interfax news agency reported. Read our live blog to see how the day's events unfold. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

Reuters

Grid operator tells Ukrainians to brace for more blackouts

Ukraine's grid operator told consumers to brace for more blackouts in Kyiv and other regions on Monday as it seeks to reduce the strain on energy infrastructure damaged by Russian missile and drone attacks.

The Independent UK

Kyiv region still struggles 6 months after Russian retreat

More than six months after Russian forces retreated from the towns around the Ukrainian capital, residents of the region are still struggling to rebuild their lives

Reuters

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Missile strikes on Ukraine kill one

Russia carried out its second major round of missile attacks on Ukraine in three days, Ukrainian officials said, with explosions reported throughout the country on New Year's Eve.

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