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Russia intensifies attacks on Kherson in Ukraine's south, Bakhmut in east

Russian forces increased mortar and artillery attacks on the city of Kherson more than six weeks after it was retaken by Ukrainian troops, while also exerting pressure along frontlines in the east, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russian tycoon who appeared to criticise Ukraine war dies in fall from hotel window

His friend Vladimir Budanov died of a heart attack on the same trip two days earlier

The Independent UK

Russia bans supply of oil to nations participating in Western price cap

Russian ban will come into force on 1 February 2023 and lasts until 1 July

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Ex-Russian commander with Ukraine link dies 'suddenly' as Vladimir Putin cancels visit

General Alexei Maslov, who was commander-in-chief of Russian ground forces between 2004 and 2008, died on Christmas Day with an "investigative group" to look into his "sudden" passing

Daily Mirror

Russia bans oil sales to nations, firms complying with price cap

Moscow’s response to the Western price cap is to stop supplying crude oil and oil products from February 1.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin's mercenaries launch recruitment drive of murderers and sex offenders

The Wagner Group, a private military organisation with deep ties to Russia, has launched another major recruitment drive to pick up new soldiers from prisons

Daily Mirror

Putin's energy blackmail plan could backfire on Russia's economy

Putin has tried using energy as a weapon against the West this year, but he risks going too far.

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Serbia puts forces on combat alert as tensions soar over roadblocks in Kosovo

Russia-backed Vucic accuses Pristina of ‘triggering unrest to kill Serbs’

The Independent UK

Putin Bans Russian Oil Exports to Countries That Imposed Price Cap

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered Russia's long-awaited response to a Western price cap, signing a decree that bans the supply of crude oil and oil products from Feb. 1 for five months to nations that impose the cap. The Group of Seven major powers, the European Union and Australia…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine

Ultimatum comes a day after president Vladimir Putin says Moscow was open to talks

The Independent UK

From the war in Ukraine to the death of Queen Elizabeth II: The top news stories of 2022

Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, and as the ensuing war raged, the year saw some of the worst natural disasters on record, including wildfires in southern Europe and floods that submerged a third of Pakistan. The death of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II spelled the end of an era,…

France 24

Star rising in Kremlin, Russia's Medvedev predicts war in West

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an arch loyalist of Vladimir Putin given a new job this week, predicted war between Germany and France next year and a civil war in the United States that would lead to Elon Musk becoming president.

Reuters

Spain scraps value-added tax on staple foods in aid package

Spain has announced a new series of measures including scrapping Value Added Tax on staple food and has extended rent and eviction controls to help ease the economic crisis caused by Russia's war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russian sausage tycoon who was accused of criticizing Ukraine war dies in India hotel fall

Pavel Antov, of the main pro-Putin party United Russia, was on a trip to celebrate his upcoming 66th birthday

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Russia's economy is still working but sanctions are starting to have an effect

Despite unprecedented sanctions, Russia's economy is still functioning and it's still attacking Ukraine. That's led to questions about whether the sanctions are effective.

Al Jazeera

How much money has the West spent on the Ukraine war?

A German research institute is tracking the funding flowing to Kyiv from its allies as Russia’s offensive grinds on.

Reuters

Ukraine weighs heavy on minds in Moscow as New Year holiday nears

The Christmas markets are in full swing and gleaming ice sculptures greet visitors to Gorky Park, but some Muscovites admit they are struggling to feel festive ahead of traditional New Year celebrations.

The Independent UK

Lavrov: Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Ukraine must meet Moscow’s demand for “demilitarization” and “denazification,” as well as the removal of the military threat to Russia, otherwise “the Russian army (will) solve the issue.”

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Zelensky says he counts on ‘India’s participation’ in implementation of peace plan in call with Modi

Ukrainian leader also takes apparent parting shot at India’s growing ties with Russia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Threatens Israel with Legal Action to Regain Ownership of 3 Churches in Jerusalem

The Russian government has demanded its Israeli counterpart to transfer ownership of three historic churches to Moscow, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed. Russia wants state ownership of the Maria Magdalena Monastery, the Ascension Monastery, and the Viri Galilaei Church (People of the Galilee) all situated on the Mount of…

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Protests in Iran and China, and defense of Ukraine, exemplify human yearning for liberty

The human spirit yearns for freedom and rebels against a regrettably human penchant for asserting dominion over others. The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stem the spread of disease fed a streak of authoritarian nationalism in some nations such as Hungary and Brazil — so it’s a welcome surprise to…

Daily Record

Oliver Abildgaard Celtic loan deal to be 'ripped up' as Danish flop set for early Parkhead exit

The Dane has failed to make an impression in the east end of Glasgow and could be heading back to his Russian club early.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Creating Another ‘Southern Suburb’ Near Damascus

Iran is seeking to revive its expansion near the Syrian capital, Damascus, which it has always sought to do and was previously thwarted by Russia. Iran's objective is to create another “southern suburb”, commonly known as Dahieh, like the Hezbollah-dominated one in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The plan is to…

Al Jazeera

What will 2023 bring for Iran and its protest movement?

Iran is heading into 2023 amid continuing protests and fraught relations with the West.

Newslaundry

Scared of our work, says investigative journalist put under Russia’s wanted list

Hours after he was put under Russia’s “wanted” list, Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev said he has “no idea on what grounds” the decision was taken and that the Russian government “is scared of our work and would stop at nothing to make it go away”.

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