Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 671 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 671st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Fighting Russian Defence Minister…
Japan’s Patriot-missile transfer to U.S. stuns Indo-Pacific watchers
Japan’s decision to ship Patriot missiles to the U.S. to help backfill stocks of air-defense systems for Ukraine has surprised analysts focusing on Indo-Pacific affairs.…
Ukraine officially celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time | Russia-Ukraine war News
The change reflects Ukrainians’ dismay at the 22-month-old Russian invasion and their assertion of a national identity. Ukrainians have celebrated Christmas on December 25 for…
Ukraine secures desperately needed funds from World Bank | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine has received a vital $1.34bn in funds from the World Bank. The funding has been paid out to support non-security related financial and economic…
The first nail-biter election of 2024: Taiwan – POLITICO
TAIPEI — 2024 will be a bumper year of elections around the world, but one of the first votes on the calendar will also be…
Ukraine, Russia say six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says in Christmas Eve address that ‘day by day, the darkness is losing’. Russian attacks on Ukraine’s southern Kherson region have…
Ukraine: EU had no idea how to win, now what?
The European Union lost in Ukraine, writes Italian “Il Fatto Quotidiano”. EU initially had no idea how to win, because Kyiv was fighting for unattainable…
Column: Congress leaves Ukraine in the cold with dire effects if aid isn’t renewed
WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s war to repel Russia’s invasion suffered two major setbacks this year. The first was on the battlefield, where a long-promised Ukrainian ground offensive…
Ukraine picks new Christmas date in break with Russian tradition | Religion News
For the first time in a century, Ukraine will celebrate the holiday on December 25 rather than January 7. Ukraine will formally mark Christmas Day…
The fall of a Ukrainian hero – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Sergei Bubka was Ukraine’s most iconic sportsman. Now his name is mud. The legendary…
Millions in Ukraine are “paying the highest price for freedom”
A leading Ukrainian human rights lawyer says Russia is “carrying out a systemic transformation of the society.” The co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize…
EU accession a ‘symbolic victory’ for Ukraine to cover up ‘real fatigue’
The European Union has officially opened accession negotiations for Ukraine, the bloc announced, a move that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called a “victory” after his…
Georgieva: Ukraine’s economic recovery depends on extra allied aid
The head of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva has urged Ukraine’s allies to rapidly unlock tens of billions of dollars for the country, as she warned…
A Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024
WASHINGTON — This Congress started with showy bluster, a bitter 15-round, multi-day spectacle to elect a House speaker, a Republican who vowed to “never quit,” and…
UN’s Volker Turk: A quarter of humanity is caught in 55 global conflicts | Human Rights
United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, on basic rights violations in conflict-ridden areas. The United Nations, a longtime advocate for human rights through treaties…
Ukraine joins NATO’s Arctic projects against Russia
The US hopes to draw down in Ukraine and stave off defeat by leaving behind a “frozen conflict” which it’s free to revisit later at…
Bloomberg: What if Putin wins? US allies fear defeat in Ukraine
With critical aid for Kyiv snarled up by political infighting on both sides of the Atlantic, European officials are starting to think through the consequences…
Russia blasts US on frozen assets, missiles as Ukraine bombardment persists | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia has warned that it will react robustly to Western moves to seize its assets or deploy missiles. Moscow could sever diplomatic relations with the…
EU Accession Improves Governance: A Path to Progress and Stability
The accession of Central and Eastern European countries to the European Union (EU) has been a transformative force, particularly in reshaping governance standards. While the…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 667 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 667th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, December 22, 2023. Fighting Ukrainian Interior…