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Ukraine Battles Russian Push in East as Kyiv Allies Pledge $1 Bln in Aid

Russia and Ukraine pounded each other's forces in heavy fighting in the eastern region of Donetsk on Tuesday as Kyiv's allies meeting in Paris pledged just over 1 billion euros ($1.05 billion) to help Ukrainians survive the freezing winter. Russian forces are battling to take control of the Donetsk and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022

U.S. accelerates Ukraine diplomacy as Europe slides into winter

Nearly ten months into the war in Ukraine, the Biden administration is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that the transatlantic alliance that opposes Russia's invasion survives a bitter European winter.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Lingerie firm Agent Provocateur under pressure over Moscow franchise stores

Retailer among companies listed by Leave Russia project but says it does not itself operate there

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Desperate Vladimir Putin is preparing for long conflict as he expands war in Ukraine

A confidential security assessment from allied figures suggests deluded Russian leader Vladimir Putin is still convinced his “hybrid warfare” will outlast western resolve

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Russia could help Iran build nuclear weapons if it joins forces in failing Ukraine war

A former FBI terrorism expert has said Iranian leaders may seek additional help from Vladimir Putin's Russia to boost their secret nuclear weapons programme

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Ukraine gives all clear after air raid warnings

Ukrainian officials gave the all clear on Tuesday after air raid sirens blared across the country following warnings that Russia may carry out a new wave of missile strikes.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Italian arms supplies to Ukraine will stop with peace talks

Arms supplies from Italy to Ukraine will stop as soon as peace talks on ending the Russian invasion begin, the Italian defence minister told parliament on Tuesday, as lawmakers endorsed a government decision to extend military aid throughout 2023.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Festive ice troopers not universally popular in Russia's far east

Ice sculptures of modern-day Russian soldiers carved for a festive New Year display for families in the main square of the Siberian city of Chita are not going down well with some of the locals.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

UK Sanctions Russian Military Commanders, Iranian Businessmen

Britain on Tuesday said it had sanctioned 12 Russian military commanders implicated in missile strikes on Ukrainian cities as well as Iranian businessmen involved in the production and supply of military drones used in the attacks. On Monday, Ukraine said Russian missiles, artillery and drones had hammered targets in eastern…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022

Major flu outbreak hits Kremlin as Vladimir Putin 'moves into bunker' in Russia

Vladimir Putin may cancel his annual address to the Duma's (Parliament's) Upper House as infections continue to surge and because he has nothing to say about the war in Ukraine which continues to rob Russian families of their young men and women

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022