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EU bans drone part exports to Russia and other key developments

Here's the latest from the Ukraine war.

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Russia 'may try to take Kyiv again' in major new year offensive

President Zelenskyy and Ukrainian defence chiefs told a UK newspaper that Moscow is planning a major push that could include a renewed attempt to take the capital Kyiv.

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War in Ukraine: Deadly attack leaves Kherson without power

Meanwhile, Kyiv announced on Wednesday it had shot down more than a dozen Iran-made drones in Moscow’s latest assault on the capital.

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Civilians in Kherson face daily struggle since liberation

Life in the recently liberated city of Kherson is a constant struggle for locals. Russian forces continue to shell the war-torn regional capital.

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Russian mothers alone as mobilisation exiles fathers

Russian mothers try to cope without their husbands after the Kremlin’s mobilisation was announced in September for military-aged men to fight in the war, and tens of thousands of men fled abroad.

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EU Parliament recognises Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainians

By a vote of 507 votes for, to 12 against, MEPs have recognised the event as a genocide against the Ukrainian people.

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Weather conditions increasingly allow for offensive action in Ukraine

A recent drop in temperatures to consistently below-freezing has allowed the ground to solidify, likely setting conditions for increasing the pace of offensive operations.

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Six new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our summary of the latest news about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine

No Christmas truce in Ukraine, says the Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia is not considering a Christmas ceasefire less than a week after Zelenskyy called for Moscow to withdraw before the holiday season.

Europe News

Sakharov human rights prize 'protects freedom', Zelenskyy tells MEPs

Ukraine's leader said the award of the European Parliament's top human rights prize to the Ukrainian people will protect "freedom, human rights, the rule of law and other common values".

Ukraine

The Pentagon set to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. The US said it’s finalising plans to send them to Ukraine. Moscow has warned NATO against the move

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Ukraine war: Western components found in Iranian drones used by Russia

The findings from Conflict Armament Research throw into question the long-established regime of United Nations sanctions against Iran.

Europe News

Most Europeans continue to approve EU's support for Ukraine — Survey

Europeans' support for Ukraine after the Russian invasion is solid, with 74 per cent approving of the EU's backing of Kyiv.

Ukraine

Buildings damaged in multiple drone attacks on Kyiv

Five buildings were damaged in drone strikes just as the city’s work day was about to begin. There were no casualties reported. But according to president Zelenskyy the situation could have been much worse.

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Four new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our summary of latest news developments around Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russia using '40-year-old' ammo and other key developments

Here is the latest from the war in Ukraine.

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ISW investigates Belarus' involvement in Russia's war

While Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko offered territory to Russia’s forces for the initial staging of Moscow's full-scale invasion, Minsk continues to resist Russian pressure to enter the war in Ukraine by claiming that NATO is preparing to attack Belarus.

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Japan chooses 'War' as 'kanji' of 2022

The public votes in the annual event for the written character they think best represents the past year... The mood was dark this year...

Ukraine

Wagner HQ in Melitopol targeted in Ukrainian strike

Moscow has said that two people were killed, releasing photos allegedly showing the destruction of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner’s headquarters in the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol.

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1.5 million people without electricity in southern port city of Odesa

Odesa regional authorities said electricity for the city’s population will be restored “in the coming days”, while complete restoration of the networks may take two to three months.

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