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For Biden and Zelenskiy, U.S. visit highlights trust after friction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Wednesday marks a high point in ties between Ukraine and its most important ally, putting the spotlight on a relationship strengthened by Russia's invasion, but not without some friction along the way.

Reuters

Ukraine war: Putin's Belarus visit ends with talk of increased defence cooperation and nuclear sabre-rattling

Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Minsk has raised renewed fears that Belarus might be drawn into the war in Ukraine. Putin discussed closer military cooperation with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko, including the establishment of a “unified defence space” and the continuation of regular joint military exercises.

The Conversation

Russian military to reach 1.5M; Putin vows to win in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the fighting in Ukraine as a “tragedy” but vowed to press his campaign there until its goals are reached

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Rishi Sunak must decide how far he can support Volodymyr Zelensky in 2023

Barack Obama, when asked how his foreign policy was different from that of George W Bush, used to like to sum it up this way: “Don’t Do Stupid Shit.” That’s not a phrase that the scrupulously polite Rishi Sunak would ever dream of encouraging his staff to brief out to…

Evening Standard

Putin claims ‘Satan II’ hypersonic missile will be ready for deployment soon in speech to military chiefs

Leader says no financial limits on military spending, as he complains Nato is was using its full capabilities against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Türkiye: Sweden’s Extradition Refusal ‘Very Negative’

Türkiye’s foreign minister on Tuesday called the refusal of Sweden’s top court to extradite a man wanted by Türkiye a “very negative development,” as Ankara continues to delay Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO. Mevlut Cavusoglu said Türkiye’s request for the extradition of Bulent Kenes was rejected despite a memorandum…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sweden's blocking of Turkish man's extradition "very negative", Ankara says

(Corrects to Swedish Foreign Ministry, not Turkish, in fifth paragraph of Dec 20 article)

Reuters

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Providing US Patriot missiles could transform Ukraine’s defences. But it’s a move with risks

Providing systems to defend against Russia risks weakening the west’s deterrence posture towards China, says Jack Watling of the Royal United Services Institute

The Guardian - UK

China, Russia hold joint naval exercises to ‘deepen’ partnership

China and Russia have increased military exercises in an alignment of foreign policies and in opposition to the West.

Al Jazeera

Sunak praises ‘sacrifice’ of British troops deployed in Estonia

The Prime Minister dished up Christmas dinner for soldiers at the Tapa military base.

The Independent UK

Sunak praises ‘dedication and bravery’ of British troops deployed in Estonia

The Prime Minister handed out Christmas lunch alongside his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas.

The Independent UK

Sweden Blocks Extradition of Journalist Sought by Erdogan

Sweden's Supreme Court on Monday blocked the extradition of exiled Turkish journalist Bulent Kenes, a key demand by Ankara to ratify Stockholm's NATO membership. There were "several hindrances" to sending back the former editor-in-chief of the Zaman daily, who Türkiye accuses of being involved in a 2016 attempt to topple…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swedish court: Man wanted by Turkey cannot be extradited

Sweden’s top court has rejected an extradition request for a man wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not criminalize the act he is accused of committing

The Independent UK

British PM wants to degrade Russian 'capacity to regroup'

The British prime minister says the West should work to degrade “Russia’s capability to regroup” as it continues its war of aggression in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

German military swaps APCs for NATO force after breakdowns

Defense officials said Monday that Germany is readying decades-old armored personnel carriers for a key NATO unit after the modern vehicles that should have been deployed suffered a mass breakdown

Reuters

Germany pauses purchases of Puma tanks after operational problems

Germany will not purchase any more Puma infantry tanks until they have proven themselves to be reliable, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday after several of the vehicles were put out of service during a recent military drill.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin mobilises Russia's 'Grandfather Frost' for sick propaganda stunt

In a bizarre clip, Vladimir Putin's soldiers grin as they await the arrival of Russia's version of Santa Claus - "Grandfather Frost" - before the tyrant was blasted for the 'sick' stunt while families were mourning their dead

The Independent UK

No big deal for Finns as defense chief takes paternity leave

Amid the biggest regional security crisis in decades, as Finland waits to join NATO, the country’s defense minister has chosen to claim nearly two months of parental leave from his job

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UK's Sunak to attend Baltic summit, meet UK troops in Estonia

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet his Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday, before heading to Estonia to meet British and NATO troops, the government said.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak to meet UK troops in Estonia and attend Baltic summit

UK prime minister joins Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit on countering Russian aggression

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kissinger Calls for a Negotiated Peace in Ukraine, Kyiv Dismisses His Proposal

Veteran US diplomat Henry Kissinger said the time is approaching for a negotiated peace in Ukraine to reduce the risk of another devastating world war, but the Kyiv government dismissed his comments as amounting to "appeasing the aggressor" and said there could be no deal involving ceding territory. Kissinger, 99,…

The Guardian - UK

‘Our weapons are computers’: Ukrainian coders aim to gain battlefield edge

Delta software developed to help collect and disseminate information about enemy’s movements

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on why Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not deserve another term in office

Voters suffering from the president’s terrible economic policies might have finally had enough

Al Jazeera

UN postpones decision on ambassadors from Myanmar, Taliban, Libya

UN recognising ambassadors from Myanmar’s military, the Taliban, and Libya’s east would be seen a conferring legitimacy.

The Independent UK

Ukraine stalemate sets stage for possible winter escalation

With the war in Ukraine grinding through its 10th month, both sides are locked in a stalemated battle of attrition, which could set the stage for a new round of escalation

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