Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Urbi et Orbi message
Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi e Orbi” (City and World) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the world and an end to ongoing conflicts. In a speech summarizing the hardships facing the world this year, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church made direct reference to the […]
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops yet to make major impact on fighting, says Ukraine military intelligence | Russia
A ballistic missile struck an apartment complex in Kryvyi Ri, central Ukraine, on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 15 others.Four of them were serious, officials said. Ukrainian authorities condemned the Christmas Eve attack on the city, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. “While the rest of the world is celebrating Christmas, Ukrainians continue to […]
Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy | Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region. Ukraine's president warns that North Korea may send more personnel and equipment to Moscow's military, accusing world leaders of doing “almost nothing” to counter Russia's military cooperation with North Korea criticized the person. “There is a risk […]
National Bank of Ukraine: Russian cyberattack reduced banks' ability to open accounts and issue loans – Euromaidan Press
In response to a request from Interfax Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine announced that its operations were disrupted by a Russian cyber attack that affected government registers. The Department of Justice announced on December 19 a major network infrastructure outage affecting the state's registry. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishna later […]
Ukraine war briefing: Putin meets Slovak PM in rare Moscow visit to secure energy deal | Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovakian Prime Minister Roberto Fico at the Kremlin on Sunday, making an unusual visit to Moscow for a European Union leader. As the deadline for the contract allowing Russian gas to pass through Ukraine approaches. Slovakia, which relies on gas transiting through neighboring Ukraine, has stepped up efforts to […]
Ukraine faces difficult decisions over acute shortage of frontline troops | Ukraine
○On a recent cold afternoon in the western Ukrainian city of Kobel, a silver-haired man in military uniform was preparing to board a train. A little boy hugged his lap and wouldn't let go. “Come on, Dima, say goodbye to grandpa,” his mother told him, pulling him away. A few minutes later, the train left […]
Ukraine war briefing: IMF approves $1.1bn loan to Ukraine | Ukraine
The IMF Executive Board approved a $1.1 billion disbursement to Ukraine as part of an ongoing lending program to support the budget. Friday's approval strengthens Ukraine as Russia continues to attack it and comes just over a month after International Monetary Fund officials completed the sixth review of the existing four-year plan, worth about $15.5 […]
US to announce final package of new arms for Ukraine in coming days
The Biden administration plans to unveil a final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package in the coming days and spend the remaining funds set aside to buy new weapons for Ukraine, two people familiar with the matter said. A third source said the package includes air defense interceptors and artillery shells, but the exact contents are […]
Putin signals opening for Trump to make good on major campaign promise about Ukraine
During his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that if elected, he would resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine. Critics, including so-called fact-checkers, suggested that was impossible or would require unthinkable concessions from Kiev. Despite the negative opinions of so-called experts, it appears that Mr. Trump may be able to fulfill this important campaign […]
Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to compromise on ending the war in Ukraine in talks with US President-elect Donald Trump. President Putin said he had not spoken to President Trump in years. President Putin dismissed the idea of agreeing to a temporary truce with Kiev, saying a long-term peace deal with […]