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Russian militarization of winter hardens resolve in Kyiv: 'We're freezing, but we won't give in"
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (260+ words) Russian militarization of winter hardens resolve in Kyiv: 'We're freezing, but we won't give in'Le Monde.fr Since the Russian failure to seize Kyiv in 2022, Moscow has adopted a campaign of terror, launching ballistic missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities…...
Kyiv says held 'substantive' talks with US
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (288+ words) Kyiv held "substantive" talks on security and economic issues with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff, with more discussions expected in Davos this week, Ukraine's security chief said on Sunday, January 18. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has…...
French authorities seize nearly €1 billion from Russian oligarchs since the start of war in Ukraine
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (389+ words) French authorities seize nearly "1 billion from Russian oligarchs since the start of war in Ukraine'Le Monde.fr The figures are striking and continue to climb. According to a conservative count by Le Monde, based on various sources including data from…...
Zelensky to declare 'state of emergency' in Ukraine's energy sector
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (297+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday, January 14, a "state of emergency" will be declared in the energy sector, after relentless Russian strikes on heat and electricity supplies during freezing winter temperatures. Moscow has hit Ukraine with daily drone and missile…...
Russia steps up Ukraine strikes as polar cold grips the country
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (147+ words) Russia steps up Ukraine strikes as polar cold grips the country'Le Monde.fr The Russian military is taking advantage of the recent Arctic cold snap that has struck Ukraine to intensify its airstrikes' impact on major urban centers' power systems....
EU says Ukraine will spend most of €90 billion loan on military needs
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (294+ words) Two-thirds of a vital "90 billion ($105 billion) EU loan for Ukraine will go to cover Kyiv's military apparatus, with the rest earmarked for general budget support, Brussels said on Wednesday, January 14. The loan, which was agreed by EU member states in…...
The Ukrainian-held Donbas, a land of ruins and grief
1+ week, 1+ day ago (451+ words) The Ukrainian-held Donbas, a land of ruins and grief'Le Monde.fr The Ukrainian-held Donbas, a land of ruins and grief FeatureThis region in eastern Ukraine now has only 200,000 inhabitants, compared to five million before the Russian invasion of 2022. Le Monde…...
For Putin, US operation in Venezuela is a double-edged sword
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (280+ words) For Putin, US operation in Venezuela is a double-edged sword A collateral victim: Congress A dying international order Bulgaria joins the euro divided, in political crisis and without a budget When fertility treatments fail, 'society has no words, only silence…...
Russia unleashes mass plunder of Ukrainian homes in occupied areas
2+ week, 2+ day ago (481+ words) China's plan for London mega-embassy stokes controversy Poland's iconic 1989 round table consigned to museum Russia unleashes mass plunder of Ukrainian homes in occupied areas Mamdani, inaugurated as New York mayor, must now deliver on promises that secured his victory Bulgaria…...
How four years of war in Ukraine redefined the European Union
2+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) How four years of war in Ukraine redefined the European Union Kharkiv ends the year amid bombs and Christmas lights Iran's protests led by shopkeepers is shaking up the regime Trump takes the lead as the US celebrates 250 years of…...