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Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

Thousands of fans have lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina soccer team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals ahead what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in Buenos Aires

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy visits Bakhmut as Putin admits situation in parts of Ukraine ‘extremely difficult’ – as it happened

Ukraine’s president visits frontline city to hand out awards to soldiers

The Guardian - AU

France sends Ukraine more rocket systems, Macron says

France has delivered rocket launchers and weapons to Ukraine and will send more early next year, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview aired on Tuesday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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Russia Ukraine news - live: Zelensky visits frontline as Putin says fighting ‘extremely difficult’

Zelensky met with troops and handed out awards as the war continues on

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin unveils world’s biggest supersonic bomber in new nuclear warning

The Tupolev Tu-160 aircraft, known as the White Swan, can carry hypersonic nuclear missiles and underwent a series of test manoeuvres during its maiden journey

Daily Mirror

Zelenskiy to visit Biden, U.S. Congress -source

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy could travel to Washington, meet U.S. President Joe Biden and visit Congress on Wednesday, sources familiar with the situation said, in what would be Zelenskiy's first known trip outside his country since Russia invaded his country in late February.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin sending clowns to Ukraine in bid to boost morale among Russian troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to send clowns into Ukraine to boost the morale of Russian troops as part of a creative brigade of artists from the Kremlin's defence ministry

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Putin orders stronger defence against ‘traitors, spies and saboteurs’

Russian president rallies security services against foreign intelligence and ‘attempts to violate’ border

The Independent UK

Putin ally says West will be 'reduced to ashes' if Russia loses Ukraine 'holy war'

A State TV mouthpiece for the Russian president said the Kremlin is fighting a 'holy war' against Satanists

Wales Online

Vladimir Putin takes elaborate measures to avoid being shot down by Ukraine fighters

It is believed the Kremlin leader flew in from St Petersburg - rather than Moscow - to avoid passing close to the frontier of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Putin orders FSB to step up surveillance of Russians and borders

(Refiles to clarify Security Services Day is Dec. 20)

Reuters

Putin says Russia-Belarus drills to go on as ally hints at new weapons

President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue military drills with Belarus as his Belarusian counterpart hinted at potential deployment of new weaponry in his country.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine ‘to bolster border with Belarus’ after Putin travels to Minsk to meet Belarusian President

Vladimir Putin, right, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pose after their talks in Minsk on December 19

Evening Standard

Official: Russia, Iran turmoil limited meddling in US vote

A senior U.S. military official says Russia's war in Ukraine and anti-regime protests in Iran limited both adversaries' ability to influence or interfere in the recent midterm elections

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Putin says Russia does not want to absorb anyone after talks with Belarus' Lukashenko

Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at a joint press conference in Minsk with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday, said that Russia does not want to "absorb" anyone, and that unspecified "enemies" wanted to stop Russia's integration with Belarus.

The Guardian - US

Canada targets Abramovich company for Ukraine sanctions seizure

Government plans to seize US$26m from Granite Capital Holdings, owned by sanctioned former Chelsea FC owner

The Independent UK

Fears Belarus could be pulled into Ukraine war as Putin meets Lukashenko

Kremlin rails against ‘stupid and unfounded fabrications’ that Moscow wants Minsk to join the Ukraine war

Asharq Al-Awsat

Belarus Urges Unity with Moscow as Putin Visits

Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko urged closer military cooperation with Russia on Monday during a rare visit from President Vladimir Putin, who launched his invasion of Ukraine from his neighbor's territory. Putin landed in Minsk with his defense and foreign minister in tow, hours after Russian forces launched a swarm of…

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The Conversation

Ukraine war: Russia only hurts itself with its inflammatory discourse on Kazakhstan

It has been a turbulent year in Russian-Kazakh relations. Russia’s oil rich neighbour, which straddles central Asia and eastern Europe, started the year by asking for Russia’s help in restoring stability after protests erupted in its major cities.

WEKU

Latest on Ukraine: Russia's invasion marks 10 months on Christmas Eve

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Russian 'millionaire' who used billboard to find love wooed by anti-war Ukrainian tycoon

Maria Molonova advertised herself on hoardings in the of city Ulan-Ude seeking her Mr Right after sanctions stopped her using Tinder to find love - and now she's had a major response

Daily Mirror

Elon Musk caught rubbing shoulders with notorious 'corrupt' Russian propagandist

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk was in Qatar watching the World Cup final yesterday when he posed for selfies with alleged Russian propagandist Nailya Asker-Zade during the game

Radio France Internationale

Putin visits Belarus as Russia holds joint military exercises with allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Belarus on Monday for talks with his counterpart and ally Alexander Lukashenko. Belarus is one of the rare countries that fully supports Russia in its war with neighbouring Ukraine. The meeting coincides with an announcement of joint military exercises in both Belarus and China.

Evening Standard

Putin’s private army ‘threatening poorly-trained troops with execution’, MoD claims

The feared Wagner Group is carrying out ‘brutal tactics’, the MoD has said

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s mission to Minsk raises fears he will drag Belarus into Ukraine war

Putin and Lukashenko announce more joint manouevres as Kyiv warns of potential new invasion from north

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