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Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees over gas quarrel

Slovak PM Robert Fico said his government was discussing retaliatory measures against Ukraine after Kyiv shut off a pipeline supplying central Europe with Russian natural gas.

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No, Charlie Hebdo didn't publish an issue with Zelenskyy as Quasimodo

Fake newspaper and magazine covers are a tactic often used in Russian propaganda.

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Ukraine to further support Syria with humanitarian aid, says Zelenskyy

Hundreds of tonnes of grain have been sent to Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian programme launched by the Ukrainian leader.

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Celebrating New Year at stabilisation point on the front line

On New Year’s Eve in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, a team of medics worked through the holiday, treating five soldiers wounded in recent attacks.

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At least two dead after Russian attack hits Kyiv on New Year's Day

“Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia cared only about causing pain to Ukraine," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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UNESCO steps up protection for Ukrainian heritage sites

UNESCO has granted "provisional enhanced protection" to two Ukrainian cultural sites: the Odesa Literary Museum and the Babyn Yar Memorial in Kyiv.

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North Korea vows to implement 'toughest' anti-US policy

During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party that ended Friday, Kim called the US 'the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.'

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Ukraine says North Korean troops suffering heavy losses in Kursk

It’s the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that Pyongyang had sent between 10,000 and 12,000 soldiers to Russia to help fight in the war.

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Russia arrests four over alleged plot to kill top military officers

Russia has arrested four suspects in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate top military officials, days after Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was killed in an attack claimed by Ukraine.

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Russia's Christmas Day missile strikes 'inhumane,' Zelenskyy says

Over 70 rockets, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian leader.

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Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner condemned a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih that killed one and injured 11. Rescuers are still searching for survivors.

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Al-Assad's fall: A blow to Russia's influence in the region?

Ukraine's resistance, bolstered by US support, weakens Russia's military, contributing to the fall of the al-Assad regime, Zelenskyy's advisor argues.

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'Restoration of justice': A Christmas carol defying imperialism

From resistance to Hollywood: 'Carol of the bells' is globally known as a Christmas carol, but in Ukraine, it's also an embodiment of cultural resistance.

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Poland introduces mandatory gun training in schools amid Russia threat

Poland has introduced mandatory Education for Safety lessons for children in schools, which include shooting training and basic first aid.

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NATO's Rutte says Zelenskyy's criticism of Scholz is 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not criticise Germany's Olaf Scholz over the Taurus missile, says NATO's secretary-general.

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Russian forces advance despite record losses in Ukraine's Donetsk

As 2024 nears its end, Moscow troops continue to make steady progress across the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, moving in on the towns of Pokrovsk and appearing to be closing in on Kurakhove further south.

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Zelenskyy: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed or injured in Kursk

More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have been killed or injured, Zelenskyy said on Monday. Seoul earlier warned of North Korea's plans to deploy more troops and weapons.

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Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel depot for second time in a month

Russian independent news outlet Astra shared video of what it said was an explosion at the site, showing a massive orange blaze lighting up the night sky.

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Ukraine targets Kazan with drone strikes deep into Russian territory

Eight drones targeted residential buildings and industrial sites in Kazan, but no casualties were reported.

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Portuguese embassy damaged in strike on Kyiv after Putin's speech

Russia launched five ballistic missiles against Ukraine's capital on Friday morning. Residential and office buildings, a hotel, and the embassy of Portugal in Kyiv were damaged.