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Two scenarios for a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive

The UK Ministry of Defence suggested that Russian forces face two equally exigent counteroffensive scenarios: in the North East of Ukraine, in Luhansk, and in the South in the Zaporizhzhya region.

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Ukraine war: Fierce fighting in Soledar and five other top stories

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine denies Russian claim it killed hundreds of soldiers

Just days after Ukraine killed hundreds of Russian fighters in an attack on a temporary barracks in the town of Makiivka on New Year's Eve, Moscow claims to have carried out a retaliation operation in Kramatorsk.

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Watch: How constant shelling has destroyed a village in Ukraine

Hundreds of people used to live in Bohorodychany but now around ten remain living in the rubble with limited electricity and water

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Ukrainian villagers cling on despite constant shelling

At least ten residents remain in a small village in the Donetsk region during the Orthodox Christmas, despite constant shelling

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Fighting rages on in eastern Ukraine despite Putin's 36 hour ceasefire

The ceasefire called by President Putin was called in order to mark the Orthodox Christmas celebrations. Russia says it adhered the president's orders but Kyiv disputes this.

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Watch: Ukrainians in Donbas celebrate Orthodox Christmas

In the front-line town of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region, dozens of worshippers on Friday attended a service to mark Orthodox Christmas Eve.

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Ukrainians celebrate Christmas Eve as power cuts interrupt Holy Mass

"It actually helps us when the lights are out...the liturgy sounds different and we experience it differently. We're not complaining," said Archimandrite Tychon of Saint Nicholas Monastery.

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State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Travel restrictions on people coming from China, Sweden takes over the EU presidency and some small inflation respite.

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Ukraine war: US 'to send 50 Bradleys' and five more top stories

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Russian ceasefire designed to harm Ukraine's reputation, analysts say

Russia's announced unilateral Christmas ceasefire is likely to be an information operation intended to damage Ukraine’s reputation, says the Institute for the Study of War.

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Must-see European Art: Cezanne, Van Gogh and Ukrainian Modernism

European art lovers have some New Year's treats to enjoy with exhibitions on Cezanne, Van Gogh and Ukrainian Modernism.

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CES 2023: Ukrainian innovators showcase new ideas at Vegas tech show

A delegation of 12 Ukrainian start-ups is attending CES 2023 to show their technological solutions while flying the flag for their embattled country.

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Kremlin-ordered truce in Ukraine uncertain amid suspicion of motives

Kremlin-ordered truce in Ukraine uncertain amid reports of continued attacks. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had ordered a temporary cease-fire so that his forces could celebrate Orthodox Christmas.

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Ukraine rejects Vladimir Putin's truce to observe Orthodox Christmas

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his armed forces to observe a unilateral 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday, the first such sweeping truce move in the nearly 11-month-old war. Kyiv indicated it wouldn't follow suit.

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Germany to give Marder vehicles and Patriot missile system to Ukraine

The announcement from Berlin came after a top-level German-US discussion on further arms donations to Kyiv.

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Russian prisoners who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine given freedom

A number of Russian prisoners who fought for the Wagner group against Ukraine have been stood down from military service and granted an amnesty

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Ukraine war: Putin's Christmas truce order and five more top stories

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: New Russian draft, hypersonic weapons and killer drones

Here's the latest developments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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War in Ukraine: Volunteers repair houses damaged by Russian shelling

After a night of Russian shelling on December 29, Ukrainian volunteer battalions moved quickly to clear debris and rubble – then began rebuilding destroyed homes,

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