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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 651

Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s address to US senators cancelled at last minute; Vladimir Putin makes rare trip abroad since international arrest warrant issued

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

Putin Says Women Must Have More Than Eight Children To Save Russia's Population

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged families to have "eight or even more children" after an estimated 820,000 to 920,000 people have fled the country.

International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2023

Seizing Russian state assets to rebuild Ukraine: Will it prolong the war, or end it?

International momentum is growing to seize Russian state assets, including central bank reserves, to pay for rebuilding a post-war Ukraine instead of expecting western taxpayers to foot the bill.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023

U.S. imposes new round of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

US Sanctions Belarus Red Cross Chief Over Ukraine Child Deportations

The U.S. unveiled sanctions Tuesday against the head of the Belarus Red Cross, accusing him of being complicit in the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023

Crude Prices Climb After Russia Said OPEC+ Crude Cuts Can Go Further

January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) this morning is up +0.73 (+1.00%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) is up +0.0012 (+0.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with crude recovering from a 3-week low. Crude prices rebounded from early losses and moved higher after Russian...

Barchart · Dec 5, 2023

Zelensky To Appeal To US Senators Ahead Of Vote On Ukraine Aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to appeal directly to US senators for support Tuesday ahead of a showdown over funding the war with Russia -- with Washington fast running out of the cash approved so far to help its besieged ally.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023

Vladimir Putin stands 70ft from British ambassador in Moscow meeting due to 'sanitary reasons'

The Russian leader spoke of the need to repair divisions with Britain at Moscow ceremony

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023

Putin to make rare trip abroad to discuss Israel-Hamas war with UAE and Saudi Arabia

Russian president will travel to Middle East on Wednesday as he tries to reclaim role in global politics

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Zelenskiy unable to attend Senate briefing on Ukraine aid; Schumer blames Republicans for impasse – as it happened

Ukrainian president was due to address the Senate at 3pm ET; Senate majority leader criticizes aid standoff as ‘an insult to our Ukrainian friends’

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2023