Ukraine's new controversial mobilisation law takes effect
A controversial mobilisation law took effect on Saturday as Kyiv struggles to recruit troops amid a new Russian offensive threatening Kharkiv, the second-largest city.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine this Christmas, unleashing over 70 missiles and 100 drones on cities across the country. Kyiv and Kharkiv faced the brunt of the attack, with Kharkiv suffering significant damage from multiple ballistic missile strikes. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure, causing emergency blackouts and widespread destruction. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept over 50 missiles, but the scale of the attack left significant devastation.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave his Christmas greetings to the nation in his nightly address as the country officially marks the second Christmas held on the revised 25th of December day, and the third Christmas in total since Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine has received $1 billion from a US-backed loan funded by frozen Russian assets, marking the first installment of a $50 billion G7 package aimed at supporting Ukraine's reconstruction. This unprecedented move has sparked legal and political debates, with Russia condemning the asset seizure as theft and vowing to take legal action. The International Monetary Fund warns such actions could undermine global financial trust.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his recent remarks against German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In a bold response, Rutte called Zelensky’s attacks on Scholz “unfair,” stating that such criticism undermines diplomatic efforts. The tension arose after Zelensky publicly condemned Scholz for his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his refusal to supply Ukraine with advanced weaponry, such as Taurus cruise missiles. Rutte's statement reflects growing concern over the impact of internal disagreements on European unity and NATO’s collective strategy. Watch now to see Rutte’s strong rebuke of Zelensky’s actions.
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A shocking video has surfaced showing a Russian kamikaze drone successfully destroying a US-supplied Stryker armored vehicle in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The drone, launched by a Russian reconnaissance team, intercepted the moving Stryker vehicle and targeted its vulnerable top hatch, causing a devastating strike. The destruction was confirmed through aerial surveillance footage. The Stryker, part of the US’s military aid to Ukraine, has been heavily used in Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts, including the incursion into Russia's Kursk region. This precise drone strike highlights the increasing use of FPV drones in modern warfare, emphasizing their efficiency and targeting accuracy in real-time operations
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In the fall of 2024, Russian forces achieved a significant victory, liberating 88 settlements across several key regions, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporozhye, and parts of Kharkov and Kursk. This video dives into the details of the massive territorial gains, showcasing the liberated towns and cities under Russian control. Watch as we break down the military operations that led to this strategic success, shifting the balance in Eastern Ukraine.
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Meanwhile, mourners have gathered at a crematorium in Kyiv for the funerals of a Ukrainian medic and a soldier who fell in love while on the frontlines of the war and died together in a Russian shelling attack.
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The FSB has exposed a major espionage operation involving a Russian national who was selling top-secret military data to Ukraine. The suspect, a man in his mid-40s, was apprehended after confessing to leaking sensitive information about military technology and the coordinates of Russian military bases. The man had reportedly been working with Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service for six months in exchange for financial compensation. The arrest has raised alarms within Russia, with the FSB stressing that the betrayal puts Russian forces in Ukraine at heightened risk. If convicted, the suspect faces a minimum of 12 years in prison. The investigation is ongoing, with more details expected to emerge.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated the war with a revenge-driven drone assault on Ukraine, launching more than 100 drones on December 22, a day after Ukraine struck high-rise buildings in Kazan, Russia. The attack targeted multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolayiv, and Zaporizhzhya, causing significant damage to businesses and apartment buildings. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 52 of the 103 drones, preventing casualties, though the strikes intensified fears of further infrastructure destruction. This deadly retaliation comes after a devastating attack in Kazan, Russia, on December 21, where Ukrainian forces targeted the capital of Tatarstan, marking a notable escalation in the conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized both Ukraine and its Western allies for their failure to address the ongoing crisis in Donbass, accusing Ukraine of betraying peace efforts. In a recent interview, Putin stated that Russia should have launched military action against Kiev much earlier, warning that any inaction would have been a "crime" against Russia's national interests. He pointed to the failure of the Minsk agreements, which were intended to provide special status to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, but were never fully implemented by Ukraine.
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In a decisive and powerful strike, Russian forces have targeted and destroyed a German-made Leopard tank, along with several other key military assets, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. Using kamikaze drones, the Russian military identified the Leopard tank through reconnaissance UAVs before launching a series of devastating drone attacks. The tank was seen engulfed in flames as it was struck multiple times. In addition to the Leopard tank, two more tanks, an M113 APC, and two pickup trucks were eliminated. Russian forces also neutralized five Soviet-made D30 howitzers and four U.S.-made M101 and M119 howitzers. This destruction occurred during a failed Ukrainian counter-attack, leading to significant losses for Kyiv in an ongoing battle for control in the region.
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