The Russian Army Is Preparing for a Fresh Attack Many of the problems from the initial draft have been solved. Foreign Policy · Dec 15, 2022
Russia preparing for long war, Ukrainian military says Russia is digging in for a long war in Ukraine and still wants to conquer the entire country, a senior Ukrainian military official said on Thursday. Reuters · Dec 15, 2022
Moscow says Vatican apologised over Pope's comments about 'cruel' Russian ethnic minorities Russia said on Thursday it had received an apology from the Vatican over Pope Francis' comments last month that Russian soldiers from some ethnic minority groups were the "cruellest" fighters in the Ukraine conflict. Reuters · Dec 15, 2022
Former UFC champion Petr Yan sanctioned by Ukraine amid war with Russia Former bantamweight champion Yan has been supportive of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and their parliament has sanctioned him among a host of other athletes Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Mykhaylo Mudryk to Arsenal transfer talks open with hopes Shakhtar Donetsk lower £85m asking price Arsenal have opened talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over a deal for Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk. Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022
‘I want to live, not just survive’: Residents flee war-torn Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine As Russian forces push to capture Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, residents of the city are facing near constant shelling. Forced to find refuge in basements and sleep in the bitter cold, many are taking the difficult decision to leave. FRANCE 24 met with Angelina and Maxim, a young Ukrainian couple… France 24 · Dec 15, 2022
Poland holds up EU deal on minimum corporate tax, aid for Ukraine Poland was on Thursday holding up the European Union's formal adoption of a minimum corporate tax for large companies which, as part of a whole package of deals, also holds up financing for Ukraine, diplomats said. Reuters · Dec 15, 2022
County Durham great-gran provides home for mum and daughter, three, after they flee war in Ukraine Margaret Hickson has opened her home to Svitlana Oliinyk, 27, and her young daughter Karolina Dolyniuk Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022
Home-grown supply operation outfits Ukraine's women soldiers More than 50,000 women have enlisted in Ukraine's war effort The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Ukraine Downs Swarm of Attack Drones over Kyiv Ukraine said Wednesday it had shot down more than a dozen Iranian-made drones in Moscow's latest assault on Kyiv. Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 15, 2022
Russia rules out Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine as dozens freed in prisoner swap US citizen among dozens released in prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022
EU agrees on fresh sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine The EU on Thursday agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after complaints from hawkish eastern European leaders that some countries were trying to water them down. Diplomats said a compromise deal – thought to include targeting some 200 individuals – was reached on… France 24 · Dec 15, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 295 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 295th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022
Ukraine army chief warns Moscow preparing for new Kyiv attack as Putin seeks new economic ties – as it happened Valeriy Zaluzhny warns Putin’s forces regrouping before renewed attack in 2023; Russia looking to overcome impact of sanctions The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022 Dozens freed in new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap Latest exchange suggests some contact remains between two sides despite intense fighting in Ukraine’s east and south.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 EXPLAINER: What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine? Patriot missile systems have long been a hot ticket item for the U.S. and allies in contested areas of the world as a coveted shield against incoming missiles
Reuters · Dec 15, 2022 Capping rocky 2022, EU agrees more Russia sanctions, funds for Ukraine European Union leaders wrapped up their last summit of 2022 with an agreement to provide 18 billion euros in financing to Ukraine next year and slap more sanctions on Russia as the EU also prepared to cap natural gas prices and prop up its industry.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 Why Crimea is Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s greatest bargaining chip As Boris Johnson makes an intervention on the status of the peninsula, will Ukraine really insist on Russia giving it back?
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Putin says he won’t agree to Christmas ceasefire There will be no Christmas or New Year’s ceasefire in Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022 Taiwanese train for war after year of crises As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, private companies are stepping forward to prepare Taiwanese civilians for war.
ABC News · Dec 15, 2022 Ukraine accuses Russia of torturing children in Kharkiv region as missile attack thwarted Ukrainian authorities claim they have discovered evidence of children being tortured in territories formerly occupied by the Russian army.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 295 of the invasion Power blackouts are crippling Ukrainian economy; head of Ukraine’s armed forces expects renewed Russian attempt to capture Kyiv
Reuters · Dec 14, 2022 Russians mistreated Kherson youngsters in 'children's cell,' says Ukraine official Ukrainian investigators in an area recaptured from Russian troops have uncovered a cell where children were detained and mistreated, a senior Ukrainian human rights advocate said on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022 Patriot systems would be legitimate target in Ukraine: Kremlin The comments come as US finalises plans to send the missile systems to intercept barrage of Russian missiles.
Reuters · Dec 14, 2022 Kremlin: U.S. Patriot systems in Ukraine would be legitimate target The Kremlin said on Wednesday that U.S. Patriot missile defence systems would be a legitimate target for Russian strikes against Ukraine, should the United States authorise them to be delivered to support Kyiv.