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Trump's push for Ukraine ceasefire hits Moscow roadblock: peace plans face uncertain path
President-elect Donald Trump has made the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine a top priority. However, Moscow remains hesitant, signaling no "real impulses" towards negotiation. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, indicated that there are currently no substantial reasons to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump.
"There have been no real impulses so far," Peskov responded when asked about the possibility of a meeting before Trump's inauguration.
Yet, Putin has …
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Slovak PM Fico criticizes Ukrainian policy during Moscow visit, warns of risks to energy supply
In a surprising diplomatic maneuver, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his way to Moscow, ostensibly to discuss the ongoing situation concerning Ukraine. This move comes even as President-elect Donald Trump claims Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks a meeting with him over Ukraine-related negotiations.
However, while the American leader focuses on peace negotiations, Fico appears primarily concerned with securing Slovakia's gas supplies and negotiating prices rather than ending …
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Drones and missiles hit Russia's largest training ground in Rostov, causing damage and fire
In a significant development near Rostov, drones have reportedly struck Russia's largest training ground, Kadamovsky, causing notable damage.
At least four UAVs hit the military training area in the settlement of Persiyanovsky, close to Novocherkassk in the Rostov region. The missile-drone attack took place this past Sunday, December 22, impacting the largest military training ground of the Russian Armed Forces, Kadamovsky, reported by Telegram channel ASTRA.
Following the drone strikes, …
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North Korea faces heavy losses in Ukraine war, plans to deploy more troops to support Russia
North Korea is estimated to have lost approximately 1,100 personnel during combat operations supporting Russia against Ukraine, Yonhap News Agency reports, citing South Korean Intelligence .
The North Korean government appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops to Russia. A comprehensive assessment of the intelligence data indicates that North Korea is gearing up for troop rotation or reinforcement, officials from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated.
The JCS also noted …
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Drone attack sparks massive explosion at Russian ammunition depot near Novocherkassk
Residents of Rostov region witnessed an enormous mushroom cloud rising hundreds of meters after the initial blast.Videos of explosions lighting up the night sky in Russia’s Rostov Region have been published by local Telegram channels .
The "Emergency Rostov" channel indicated the explosion occurred on Selsmash Avenue located in the eastern part of Rostov-on-Don, while the "This is Rostov news" channel shared multiple videos capturing the ominous sound of drones approaching followed by blasts. …
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Poland prepared to defend airspace against Russian missile threats, states Defense Minister
Poland's Defense Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced that Warsaw is prepared to intercept Russian missiles deemed a direct threat to the country's territory. In an interview with “Voice of America,” he noted that no such incident has occurred thus far.
"If our airspace is breached, the missile or drone will be shot down. We will act if it is physically possible to do so... However, the situation changes when it comes to intercepting targets over Ukrainian airspace. There is no NATO …
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian attempts to cross Dnipro river near Kherson
Russian forces attempted to cross the Dnipro river in Ukraine's Kherson region, aiming to establish a new bridgehead for further advancement. Russian units in this sector are actively trying to bridge the river, seeking to break defenses and hold the western bank. Hromadske reports, citing South Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn, recent events have included heavy artillery shelling and attempts to send sabotage-intelligence groups (DRG) across.
Even Russian military experts admit …
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Turkey opposes Russian military bases in Syria
Turkey has voiced its opposition to the presence of Russian military bases in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in a discussion with journalists, stated that Ankara does not support the establishment of any foreign military bases on Syrian territory, including those of Russia. "We do not endorse the presence of any bases in Syria—not just Russian, but any other," he emphasized. Fidan further highlighted that the decision should be made by the Syrian people, adding, "If they come to a …
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North Korea allegedly delivers KN-15 missile systems to Russia
A train transporting North Korean military equipment to Russia was recently spotted in the Tyumen region of Russia, including missile installations resembling the Pukguksong-2 (KN-15). Besides howitzers and multiple rocket launch systems, there were installations that looked like the Pukguksong-2 (KN-15).
After nearly three years of conflict with Ukraine, Russia has significantly depleted its resources and now requires assistance from North Korea in terms of artillery and ammunition. …
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Massive drone attack targets Russian oil depot in Oryol
In the Russian city of Orel, December 22nd's night was tumultuous, according to reports from the Telegram channel "Gorod Orel." Locals report seeing "bright flashes in the sky on the outskirts of Orel," tallying about 30 "dull explosions."
Orel Region Governor Andrey Klychkov reported a massive UAV attack that ignited a fuel infrastructure site in the settlement of Stalnoy Kon, urging residents to stay calm. There were no reported casualties or injuries.
Subsequently, Klychkov updated that …