‘No schemes involving a freeze of the conflict will suit Russia’ — Russian ambassador to the U.N. on prospects for peace talks with Ukraine
Russian Ambassador to the U.N. Vasily Nebenzya said Moscow would not accept proposals to freeze the war in Ukraine.Meduza
Юристы Трампа не смогли убедить суд отменить приговор по делу «денег за молчание» порноактрисе Сторми Дэниэлс
Юристы Дональда Трампа не смогли убедить нью-йоркский суд отменить приговор против избранного президента по уголовному делу, связанному с «деньгами за молчание» порноактрисе Сторми Дэниэлс и другим женщинам, сообщает Financial TimesThe Insider
ФСБ сообщила о задержании жителя Ялты, который якобы передавал ГУР данные о расположении и передвижении тех...
Сотрудники ФСБ задержали 31-летнего жителя Ялты, который якобы передавал украинской разведке сведения о передвижении техники армии России в КрымуThe Insider
Правительство выделило 1 млрд рублей на покрытие долгов Большой российской энциклопедии
Правительство России выделило 1 млрд рублей АНО «Большая российская энциклопедия», управляющей одноименным образовательным проектомThe Insider
WSJ: Турция готовится к военной операции против курдов на севере Сирии
По данным высокопоставленных американских чиновников, турецкие силы, включая ополченцев и регулярные войска, сосредотачиваются вблизи сирийского города Кобани, где проживает преимущественно курдское население, сообщает The Wall Street JournalThe Insider
Head of Russia’s radiation, chemical, and biological protection force killed by bomb in Moscow
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia's radiation, chemical, and biological protection force, and his aide were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday morning, Russia’s Investigative Committee said.Meduza
«Никакие схемы с заморозкой конфликта Россию не устроят». Постпред РФ в ООН — о возможности мирных переговоров
Постоянный представитель России в ООН Василий Небензя заявил, что Россию не устраивают предложения о заморозке войны в Украине.Meduza
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Беспилотники бьют по репутации Кадырова
С 29 октября Чечня пережила уже четыре налета украинских беспилотников. Причем, интервал между атаками БПЛА сокращается, и ни один из украинских дронов до сих пор не был сбит.Новая газета Европа
Z-блогер Егор Гузенко, критиковавший Путина и Минобороны, рассказал о пытках из-за конфликта с бойцами «Ахм...
В Ставропольском крае Z-блогера Егора Гузенко под ником «Тринадцатый» избили и пытали после задержанияThe Insider
Информатор ФБР, утверждавший, что сын президента США Джо Байдена Хантер получил взятку от украинской фирмы,...
Александр Смирнов, бывший информатор ФБР, признал в суде, что информация о взятке в размере $5 млн, якобы выплаченной украинской компанией Джо Байдену и его сыну Хантеру, — ложная, сообщает Би-би-сиThe Insider
В Мексике задержали более 100 полицейских по обвинениям в коррупции. 92 из них передавали информацию о рейд...
В двух южных штатах Мексики в понедельник были арестованы более 100 местных полицейских по обвинениям в злоупотреблениях и различных преступлениях, пишет Associated PressThe Insider
⚡️West should pressure Russia into peace talks, not Ukraine, Polish FM says. Future negotiations “should be encouraged and forced on the aggressor, not the victim,” Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Dec. 16. kyivindependent.com/polish-fm-…
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West should pressure Russia into peace talks, not Ukraine, Polish FM says
"Both the United States and the European Union must help Ukraine to achieve a better negotiating position for possible future negotiations, which should be encouraged and forced on the aggressor, not the victim."Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian general charged with chemical weapons crimes reported dead in Moscow explosion. Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of radiation, chemical, and biological defense troops, was killed in an explosion in Moscow the morning of Dec. 17. kyivindependent.com/russian-ge…
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Russian general charged with chemical weapons crimes reported dead in Moscow explosion
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense troops, was reportedly killed in an explosion at a residence in Moscow the morning of Dec. 17.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️North Korean troops suffer casualties in Kursk Oblast, Pentagon reports. North Korean troops have joined combat operations in Kursk Oblast, marking the first confirmed engagement of North Koreans alongside the Russian military, the Pentagon said. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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North Korean troops suffer casualties in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Pentagon says
North Korean troops have joined combat operations in the Kursk Oblast, marking the first confirmed engagement of North Korean soldiers alongside Russian military, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said on Dec. 16.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️North Korean soldiers ‘legitimate targets’ for Ukrainian military, US official says. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller warned that if North Korean troops crossed the border into Ukraine, that would mark a serious “escalation” in the war. kyivindependent.com/north-kore…
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North Korean soldiers 'legitimate targets' for Ukrainian military, US official says
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller warned that if North Korean troops crossed the border into Ukraine to fight for Russia, that would mark a serious "escalation" in the war.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia to mass-produce Oreshnik ballistic missiles, Putin claims. Large-scale production of Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile is a goal for “the near future,” Putin alleged at a defense ministry board meeting on Dec. 16. kyivindependent.com/russia-ann…
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Russia to mass-produce Oreshnik ballistic missiles, Putin claims
Large-scale production of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile is a goal for "the near future," Putin alleged at a defense ministry board meeting on Dec. 16.Volodymyr Ivanyshyn (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia trying to hide North Korean losses in Ukraine war, Zelensky claims. “Russia is not only involving North Korean soldiers in assaults on Ukrainian positions, but is also trying to hide the losses of these people,” Zelensky said on Dec. 16. kyivindependent.com/russia-try…
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Russia trying to hide North Korean losses in Ukraine war, Zelensky claims
"Russia is not only involving North Korean soldiers in assaults on Ukrainian positions, but is also trying to hide the losses of these people," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 16.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russian gas transit deal ends on December 31, won’t be renewed, PM Shmyhal says. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Dec. 16 that the deal allowing Russian gas to transit through Ukraine will not be extended beyond the end of the year. kyivindependent.com/russian-ga…
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⚡️EU imposes sanctions on Chinese companies, North Korean minister over Ukraine war. The EU imposed fully fledged sanctions on Dec. 16, including asset freezes and visa bans, on Chinese firms for supplying Russia’s military for the war against Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/eu-imposes…
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[2024/12/17 00:54]
EU imposes sanctions on Chinese companies, North Korean minister over Ukraine war
The EU imposed fully fledged sanctions on Dec. 16, including asset freezes and visa bans, on Chinese firms for supplying Russia's military for the war against Ukraine.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Estonia urges NATO allies to boost defense spending to counter Russian threat, Reuters reports. Currently, only 23 of NATO’s 32 members are on track to meet the alliance’s target of spending at least 2% of GDP on defense. kyivindependent.com/estonia-ur…
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Estonia urges NATO allies to boost defense spending to counter Russian threat, Reuters reports
"Everybody in NATO and in the EU right now has the feeling in their backbone that you should increase defense expenditure because of what is happening all over the world and with Russia," Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Reuters.Olena Goncharova (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️North Korean troops suffer casualties in Kursk Oblast, Pentagon reports. North Korean troops have joined combat operations in Kursk Oblast, marking the first confirmed engagement of North Korean soldiers alongside the Russian military, Pentagon said. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-co…
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[2024/12/16 20:03]
Ukraine condemns Hungary’s ‘peacekeeping’ proposals, calls them manipulative
Hungary, which maintains close ties with Moscow despite Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has consistently criticized EU sanctions against Russia and blocked initiatives to provide military aid to Kyiv.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia sets 2025 goal to fully occupy 4 Ukrainian regions, Defense Minister says; ‘It’s a tough one,’ Trump says following questions on how he plans to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine; and more. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-wa…
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Ukraine war latest: Russia sets goal to fully occupy 4 Ukrainian regions in 2025
Key developments on Dec. 16: * Russia sets 2025 goal to fully occupy 4 Ukrainian regions, Defense Minister says * 'It's a tough one,' Trump says following questions on how he plans to stop Russia's war against Ukraine * Ukrain…The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
‘It’s a tough one,’ Trump says following questions on how he plans to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine. President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he had not invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to his January inauguration. kyivindependent.com/trump-vows…
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'It's a tough one,' Trump says following questions on how he plans to stop Russia's war against Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he had not invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to his January inauguration but noted that Zelensky would be “welcome” if he chose to attend.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️EU will train 75,000 Ukrainian soldiers by early 2025, chief diplomat says. Launched in October 2022, the EUMAM has already trained approximately 60,000 Ukrainian troops as of August 2024, primarily in Germany and Poland. kyivindependent.com/eu-to-trai…
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EU will train 75,000 Ukrainian soldiers by early 2025, chief diplomat says
Launched in October 2022, the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM) has already trained approximately 60,000 Ukrainian troops as of August 2024, primarily in Germany and Poland.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Bundestag votes no confidence in Scholz government, elections set for February. Chancellor Olaf Scholz failed a confidence vote in the Bundestag on Dec. 16, paving the way for early parliamentary elections scheduled for Feb. 23. kyivindependent.com/bundestag-…
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[2024/12/16 17:36]
⚡️EU imposes new sanctions on Belarusian officials and companies supporting Lukashenko regime. The sanctions target judges, law enforcement officials, and heads of penitentiaries where political prisoners are held. kyivindependent.com/eu-imposes…
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[2024/12/16 16:41]
EU imposes new sanctions on Belarusian officials and companies supporting Lukashenko regime
The sanctions target judges who sentenced opposition figures, law enforcement officials involved in persecuting dissidents, and heads of penitentiaries where political prisoners are held.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Ukraine possesses laser weapons, advanced drone technologies, commander says. Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, said Ukraine’s laser system, called Tryzub, can down aircraft at altitudes exceeding 2 kilometers. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-un…
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Ukraine possesses laser weapons, advanced drone technologies, commander says
Speaking on Dec. 16, Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi said Ukraine’s laser system, called Tryzub, can down aircraft at altitudes exceeding 2 kilometers.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Assad releases first statement since fleeing to Russia, claims he never considered ‘seeking refuge’. The toppled Syrian dictator said he was releasing the statement to address “misinformation” in the wake of his overthrow. kyivindependent.com/assad-rele…
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Assad releases first statement since fleeing to Russia, claims he never considered 'seeking refuge'
In a post on the official Facebook page of the Syrian presidency, Assad said he was releasing the statement to address "misinformation and narratives far removed from the truth" in the wake of his overthrow.Chris York (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Assad airlifted $250m in cash from Syria to Russia over two years, FT reports. The FT said Syria’s central bank flew nearly two tonnes of $100 bills and €500 notes into the country, which were then deposited in sanctioned Russian banks. kyivindependent.com/assad-airl…
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Assad airlifted $250m in cash from Syria to Russia over two years, FT reports
The FT said Syria's central bank flew nearly two tonnes of $100 bills and €500 notes into the country, which were then deposited in sanctioned Russian banks.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Russia sets 2025 goal to fully occupy four Ukrainian regions, Defense Minister says. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Dec. 16 that Moscow aims to seize the entirety of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts in 2025. kyivindependent.com/russia-set…
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Russia sets 2025 goal to fully occupy 4 Ukrainian regions, Defense Minister says
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said during a Defense Ministry meeting on Dec. 16 that Moscow aims to seize the entirety of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts in 2025.Tim Zadorozhnyy (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Ukraine charges Russian general over use of banned chemical weapons. Ukrainian prosecutors charged Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Armed Forces’ radiation, chemical, and biological defense troops, in absentia with the use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Read also: kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ch…
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[2024/12/16 14:15]
Ukraine charges Russian general over use of banned chemical weapons
According to the SBU's investigation, chemical weapons have been used in more than 4,800 cases since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia’s airpower may win tactical victories, but as seen in Syria, it fails to deliver long-term strategic success, offering lessons for Ukraine, writes Ibrahim al-Marashi, a professor at California State University, San Marcos. kyivindependent.com/the-collap…
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[2024/12/16 12:22]
The collapse of Assad’s regime shows the limits of Russian airpower
After a decade-long civil war, Bashar al-Assad was firmly ensconced in Damascus — a far cry from the summer of 2012 and again in 2015, when policymakers, analysts, and pundits alike believed his rule was on the brink of collapse.Ibrahim Al-Marashi (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russia must be ready for potential conflict with NATO ‘within 10 years,’ defense minister says. kyivindependent.com/russia-pre…
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[2024/12/16 13:01]
Russia must be ready for potential conflict with NATO 'within 10 years,' defense minister says
Russia should prepare for multiple scenarios, including a war with NATO, in the next 10 years, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
Breakaway churches, spiritual awakenings, and prayers in captivity; the Kyiv Independent spoke with Ukrainians across the country to understand how Russia’s full-scale invasion has tested — and transformed — their faith. kyivindependent.com/breakaway-…
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[2024/12/16 11:47]
Breakaway churches, spiritual awakenings, prayers in captivity. How war is changing Ukraine’s faith
For a decade, the world has seen how Russia has scarred Ukraine’s landscape with tens of thousands of bombs and missiles. The spiritual wounds — and awakenings — experienced by millions of Ukrainians are less visible.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Norway to provide $242 million for Ukrainian naval defense against Russian Black Sea threats. The money will be channeled through the Nansen Support Program, Norway’s civil and military support program for Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/norway-to-…
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[2024/12/16 11:44]
Norway to provide $242 million for Ukrainian naval defense against Russian Black Sea threats
The money will be channeled through the Nansen Support Program, Norway's civil and military support program for Ukraine.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Almost 100 of Ukraine’s new Peklo missile-drone hybrids have been produced as the weapon entered serial production, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Dec. 16. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pr…
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[2024/12/16 10:55]
Ukraine produces almost 100 new Peklo missile-drones, media reports
Almost 100 of Ukraine's new Peklo missile-drone hybrids have been produced as the weapon entered serial production, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Dec. 16.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ EU adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia. The Council of the EU adopted on Dec. 16 its 15th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the Russian shadow fleet of tankers and the military-industrial complex. kyivindependent.com/eu-adopts-…
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[2024/12/16 10:09]
EU adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia
The new listings include 54 persons and 30 entities "responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ Russian attacks against Ukraine injure 6 over past day. Russian attacks across Ukraine injured at least six civilians over the past day, regional authorities reported on Dec. 16. kyivindependent.com/attacks-11…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine injure 6 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 27 of the 49 drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said. Nineteen drones were reportedly lost across the country thanks to electronic warfare countermeasures.Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
В Москве покончил с собой латвийский баскетболист Янис Тимма
Латвийский баскетболист Янис Тимма совершил самоубийство в Москве, сообщили российские агентства ТАСС и РИА Новости со ссылкой на источники.Meduza
ЕС собирается обсудить с новыми властями Сирии вывод российских военных баз из страны
ЕС планирует обсуждать с новыми властями Сирии вывод российских военных баз из страны, заявила глава европейской дипломатии Кая Каллас.Meduza
В Вануату произошло землетрясение магнитудой 7,3
Землетрясение магнитудой 7,3 произошло у берегов Вануату в Тихом океане 17 декабря, сообщила Геологическая служба США. Подземные толчки зарегистрировали в 30 километрах к западу от города Порт-Вила, столицы Вануату.Meduza
В Москве убит генерал Игорь Кириллов — начальник войск радиационной, химической и биологической защиты
На Рязанском проспекте в Москве утром 17 декабря произошел взрыв, сообщает РИА Новости со ссылкой на экстренные службы. В Следственном комитете РФ заявили, что в результате инцидента погибли двое мужчин.Meduza
Два человека погибли при взрыве у дома в Москве. Среди них генерал-лейтенант Игорь Кириллов, известный фейк...
В результате взрыва самодельного взрывного устройства в Москве погиб начальник войск радиационной, химической и биологической защиты ВС РФ генерал-лейтенант Игорь КирилловThe Insider
Санкции все еще опасны, прогнозы теряют смысл, будущее туманно
Пять главных выводов о российской экономике по итогам 2024 годаMeduza
Russian parliamentary ethics commission says it’s inoffensive to say women risk damnation if they don’t use their ‘baby factories’
The State Duma’s Ethics Commission has rejected a claim against United Russia lawmaker Alexander Ilytyakov, who recently insulted women who refuse to bear children.Meduza
Another right denied
A new Russian law bans migrant children from school if they don’t know the language — but offers no way for them to learn itMeduza
After Putin meets again with Russia’s business leaders, Kremlin releases footage hiding their faces, apparently to avoid further sanctions
On Monday, the Kremlin released a video showing Vladimir Putin meeting with representatives of the largest businesses in Russia.Meduza
Putin orders military to build integrated information network for battlefield coordination, but Z-bloggers say Russia has failed here, so far
On Monday, Vladimir Putin ordered Defense Ministry officials to create an “integrated information network connecting reconnaissance and strike assets across various levels of command.Meduza
North Korean troops killed in combat against Ukraine for the first time, Pentagon says
North Korean troops have engaged in combat alongside Russian forces for the first time and have suffered casualties, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said on Monday.Meduza
Trump says decision to let Ukraine fire long-range strikes into Russia was ‘mistake’ that he ‘might’ reverse
It was a mistake for the U.S. to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia using Western long-range weapons, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said at his first post-election press conference on Monday.Meduza
«Медиазона» узнала, что сотрудника саровского НИИ обвинили в госизмене и попытке выезда из России с ограничением из-за допуска к гостайне
В Нижегородский областной суд 13 декабря поступило дело жителя Сарова Дмитрия Кижменева, которого обвиняют в госизмене (статья 275 УК), попытке выезда из России при ограничении из-за допуска к гостайне (часть 3 статьи 30, часть 1 статьи 283.Meduza
В Москве появился призывной «пункт строгого режима» для уклонистов. Их запирают, игнорируют отсрочки, родны...
Возле Единого пункта призыва в Москве на улице Яблочкова появилось отдельное здание для тех, кто пытался избежать службы в армии, — не явился по «электронной повестке», не состоит на воинском учете или ранее оспаривал решение о призыве в судеThe Insider
Mass layoffs hit Russian IT workers as businesses try to conceal cutbacks amid claims of a robust economy — The Bell
Layoffs of IT specialists in Russia have accelerated as 2024 draws to a close. According to reporting by The Bell in its subscribers-exclusive newsletter, the cutbacks have hit both tech firms and the IT divisions of companies in other industries.Meduza
Пентагон подтвердил гибель северокорейских военных в боях в Курской области
Северокорейские военные впервые вступили в бой вместе с российскими войсками в Курской области и понесли потери, заявил представитель Пентагона генерал-майор Патрик Райдер.Meduza
È il club stesso a invitarli, e così capita di vedere Keira Knightley e Michael Fassbender esultare per un gol di Alessandro Gabrielloni
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Two joggers were attacked by owls last week on a Halifax walking trail. Owl attacks are rare.
#attacks #owls #Halifax #News #Canada #NovaScotia
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APOD from 2024-12-16
A Kilometer High Cliff on #Comet Churyumov - Gerasimenko
ESA's Rosetta spacecraft, orbiting Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko from 2014-2016, captured this image of a 1km high cliff on the comet's surface. Despite its height, the comet's low gravity would make a fall survivable. The area features boulders and hints at the comet's different water origin compared to #Earth.
HD image at apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap241216.ht… #astronomy
APOD: 2024 December 16 – A Kilometer High Cliff on Comet Churyumov Gerasimenko
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
⚡️ Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk Oblast, SBU source claims. “There were thousands of ammunition rounds for armored personnel carriers, tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, mines, grenades, and millions of rounds of ammunition of various calibers,” the source said. Read also: kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-… 📷 SBU source
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Ukrainian drones destroy Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk Oblast, SBU source claims
"There were thousands of ammunition rounds for armored personnel carriers, tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, mines, grenades, and millions of rounds of ammunition of various calibers," the SBU source said.Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ South Africa will not invite Putin to G20 summit over ICC arrest warrant. “The legal situation has not changed since the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. We cannot influence the ICC’s decisions in any way,” South Africa’s presidential spokesperson said. kyivindependent.com/south-afri…
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South Africa will not invite Putin to next G20 summit over ICC arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the next G20 summit due to his pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), a spokesperson of the South African president told Russia’s state-owned TASS news agency o…Boldizsar Gyori (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️ U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing how to end the Russia-Ukraine war permanently rather than merely “pausing” it, Trump’s pick for national security advisor, Mike Waltz, told CBS News on Dec. 15. kyivindependent.com/waltz-on-e…
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Trump's team seeks 'permanent end' to Russia-Ukraine war, national security advisor nominee says
When asked whether the upcoming Trump administration plans to restrict how Ukraine can use U.S. arms, Mike Waltz said that a "blank check... just isn't a strategy... This just, kind of, forever war that we seem to be backing into."Martin Fornusek (The Kyiv Independent)
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Sinking of two Russian oil tankers may cause ‘significant environmental impacts,’ Greenpeace warns. The sinking of two Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait on Dec. 15 may cause “significant” environmental damage, Greenpeace Ukraine warned. kyivindependent.com/sinking-of…
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Sinking of two Russian oil tankers may cause 'significant environmental impacts,' Greenpeace warns
The two tankers, which reportedly sank on Dec. 15 due to severe weather conditions, were carrying approximately 4,000 tons of fuel oil on board each.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Explosions heard in Cherkasy Oblast. Explosions were heard in Cherkasy Oblast around 5:50 a.m. local time, Suspilne reported. Throughout the night, Ukraine’s Air Force has warned of the threat of Russian drone attacks targeting various regions of the country.
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Central banks accounting for over 40% of the world’s economy will set rates next week – incl. a possible record hike in Russia; The Verkhovna Rada’s final plenary week of the year will take place Dec. 17–20; and more. kyivindependent.com/the-week-a…
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The Week Ahead: Key Developments Impacting Global Politics & Markets
Editor's note: This article is a shortened on-site version of KI Insights' The Week Ahead newsletter covering events from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22.KI Insights (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Pope Francis refers to Ukraine, Russia as ‘brothers,’ calls for peace during Sunday Mass. During Sunday prayer on Dec. 15, Pope Francis referred to Russia and Ukraine as “brothers,” while reiterating calls for peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/pope-franc…
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Pope Francis refers to Ukraine, Russia as 'brothers,' calls for peace during Sunday Mass
The pope has earned a controversial reputation in Ukraine with his earlier remarks that relativized the responsibility of Russia’s war, encouraging Ukrainians to have the "courage" to negotiate for peace.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
If you’re unsure what to get your loved one for a gift this holiday season, look no further than Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent has gathered a list of ideas that we hope will make thoughtful gifts and help others discover what Ukraine has to offer. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-…
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⚡️Peace cannot be achieved without territorial loss for Ukraine, Slovak president says. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, speaking to Slovakia’s public broadcaster STVR on Dec. 15, argued that achieving peace in Ukraine would likely require accepting partial territorial losses and called for the immediate start of peace negotiations. kyivindependent.com/peace-cann…
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Peace cannot be achieved without territorial loss for Ukraine, Slovak president says
"When it comes to peace, I believe that realism must be maintained. Today, probably no sensible person in Europe believes that peace can be achieved without some partial territorial losses for Ukraine," Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
The Kyiv Independent spoke with Ukrainians across the country to understand how Russia’s full-scale invasion has tested — and transformed — their faith. kyivindependent.com/breakaway-…
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Breakaway churches, spiritual awakenings, prayers in captivity. How war is changing Ukraine’s faith
For a decade, the world has seen how Russia has scarred Ukraine’s landscape with tens of thousands of bombs and missiles. The spiritual wounds — and awakenings — experienced by millions of Ukrainians are less visible.Andrea Januta (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Zelensky rejected opportunity to discuss Christmas truce with Orban, Hungarian minister claims. President Volodymyr Zelensky has “forcefully but politely” rejected a call from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to discuss a Christmas ceasefire, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó claimed on Dec. 15. He said that Hungary had proposed organizing a telephone conversation between Zelensky and Orban on the issue but Zelensky had not accepted the proposal. Zelensky’s spokesman Serhiy Nikiforov did not respond to a request for comment.
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⚡️’Hundreds’ of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in Kursk Oblast, ambassador says. In an interview with CBS News on Dec. 15, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova said that “hundreds” of North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast. kyivindependent.com/hundreds-o…
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'Hundreds' of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in Kursk Oblast, ambassador says
"We have seen hundreds of (North Korean soldiers) on the battlefield already, and (Ukraine is) successfully fighting them as we are fighting with the Russians," Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova told CBS News.Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Scholz’s Social Democratic Party rejects sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine in election program, media reports. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) reportedly rejected the delivery of Taurus missiles in the party’s program for the upcoming February elections, the Berliner Morgenpost reported on Dec. 15, citing a leaked draft program. kyivindependent.com/scholzs-so…
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Scholz's Social Democratic Party rejects sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine in election program, media reports
"We stand by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision not to deliver the Taurus cruise missile from the Bundeswehr's stocks," the SPD program reportedly reads, adding that weapons deliveries should come with "prudence and a sense of proportion."Dmytro Basmat (The Kyiv Independent)
⚡️Lithuania and Estonia introduce new sanctions against Georgian officials. Lithuania and Estonia have imposed sanctions against Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several government officials, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budris announced on X on Dec. 15. Lithuania expanded its sanctions list to include 17 individuals, while Estonia added 14 officials. kyivindependent.com/lithuania-…
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North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says; Ukraine destroys Russian train with 40 fuel tanks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, source claims; and more.
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⚡️Trump picks former intelligence director Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions. Richard Grenell, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, will serve as President-elect Donald Trump’s “special missions envoy,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Dec. 14. In his post, Trump stated that “Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the World, including Venezuela and North Korea [and] … will continue to fight for Peace through Strength, and always put America first.” kyivindependent.com/trump-pick…
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Trump picks former intelligence director Richard Grenell as "envoy for special missions"
Grenell previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany during Trump’s first term, as acting National Intelligence Director in 2020, and as Special Presidential Envoy for Serbia and Kosovo Peace Negotiations from 2019 to 2021.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
Сезон премьеров. Новый правительственный кризис во Франции ударит по экономике и скажется на помощи Украине
Новым главой французского правительства стал ветеран местной политики — центрист Франсуа Байру. Накануне парламент Франции отправил в отставку правительство во главе с премьер-министром Мишелем Барнье, вступившим в должность меньше трех месяцев назад…Ольга Дмитриева (The Insider)
МЧС РФ объявило о спасении 14 членов экипажа одного из танкеров, потерпевших бедствие в Керченском проливе
Операция по спасению экипажа с танкера «Волгонефть 239» завершена, объявило утром 16 декабря МЧС России. Все 14 человек, находившихся на борту судна, благополучно эвакуированы на берег, говорится в распространенном ведомством сообщении.Meduza
Судья, отклонявший иски Навального к колонии, получил повышение
Судья Кирилл Никифоров, рассматривавший иски политика Алексея Навального в Ковровском городском суде, назначен на должность судьи Владимирского областного суда.Meduza
Путин повысил судью, который отклонял иски Навального
13 декабря судья в Ковровском городском суде Кирилл Никифоров был повышен до судьи Владимирского областного суда. Внимание на это обратило издание «Довод».Новая газета Европа
Путин повысил судью, который отклонял иски Алексея Навального против колонии ИК-6
Бывший судья Ковровского городского суда Кирилл Никифоров был назначен на должность судьи Владимирского областного судаThe Insider
Президент Сербии Александр Вучич не поддержит законопроект об «иноагентах»
Глава Сербии Александр Вучич не поддержит законопроект об «иноагентах». Об этом сообщает «Коммерсант».Новая газета Европа
FT: власти Сирии несколько лет назад отправили в Россию 250 млн долларов наличными
Башар Асад вывез из своей страны в РФ как минимум 120 млн долларов наличными. Об это сообщает Financial Times со ссылкой на документы.Новая газета Европа
Russia’s Central Bank likely to raise key rate to 23 percent in December, analysts predict
Analysts widely expect Russia’s Central Bank to raise the key interest rate to 23 percent at its December 20 meeting, according to a consensus forecast by RBC.Meduza
Россия и КНДР возобновили регулярное железнодорожное сообщение после четырех лет перерыва
Россия и Северная Корея 16 декабря возобновили регулярное пассажирское железнодорожное сообщение, приостановленное в 2020 году из-за пандемии ковида.Meduza
«Коммерсант»: активы иностранцев на счетах российских брокеров обновили трехлетний максимум, превысив два триллиона рублей
На фоне снижения российского фондового рынка активы нерезидентов на счетах российских брокеров превысили 2 триллиона рублей. Это, отмечает «Коммерсант», максимальный показатель за три года.Meduza
Russia evacuates some embassy staff from Damascus
Russia has evacuated some staff from its diplomatic missions in Damascus, as well as personnel from the embassies of Belarus, North Korea, and Abkhazia, according to the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Center.Meduza
«На начальной стадии легко было вылечить. Но меня, видишь, сгноили»
В августе 2024 года в телеграм-канале ОВД-Инфо было опубликовано сообщение о смерти уроженца Украины Кирилла Бузмакова — фигуранта дела ставропольских байкеров, которых обвинили в подготовке поджога пятигорского военкомата.Новая газета Европа
Financial Times: власти Сирии в 2018-2019 годах переправили в Москву две тонны наличных на 250 миллионов долларов
Центральный банк Сирии с марта 2018 года по сентябрь 2019 года перевез в Россию на самолетах крупные партии банкнот долларов и евро, сообщила 15 декабря газета Financial Times, ссылаясь на информацию российского таможенного агрегатора Import Genius.Meduza
Число жертв после разрушительного циклона «Шидо» у Мадагаскара может составить десятки тысяч человек, заяви...
Разрушительный ураган «Шидо», который накануне обрушился над принадлежащим Франции островом Майотта в Индийском океане возле Мадагаскара, может привести к тысячам жертвThe Insider
РБК: эксперты спрогнозировали повышение ключевой ставки в декабре как минимум до 23%
Большинство участников консенсус-прогноза РБК — аналитиков крупных российских банков и инвестиционных компаний — считают, что Банк России на заседании 20 декабря примет решение о повышении ключевой ставки до 23%.Meduza
Вучич: Крупнейшая сербская нефтяная компания NIS, которой владеет «Газпром», попадет под санкции США
Президент Сербии Александр Вучич объявил во время телеинтервью, что крупнейшая в стране нефтяная компания NIS («Нефтяная индустрия Сербии») попадет под санкции США, сообщает RTSThe Insider
FT: Режим Башара Асада вывез в 2018–2019 годах в Россию на самолетах около $250 млн наличными
Сирийские власти в 2018–2019 годах отправили в Россию около $250 млн наличными, сообщает Financial TimesThe Insider
В декабре выйдет фильм «Совершенный незнакомец», где Боба Дилана сыграл Тимоти Шаламе
Критики думают, что актер получит «Оскар». Коллеги же называют его «буйной дивой», превратившей съемки в кошмарMeduza
Израиль объявил о закрытии своего посольства в Дублине из-за «антиизраильской политики» правительства Ирландии
МИД Израиля объявил о решении закрыть посольство страны в Дублине, сославшись на «крайне антиизраильскую политику ирландского правительства», сообщает The Times of Israel.Meduza
Отмена программ гуманитарной помощи, удаленки для госслужащих и регуляций добычи полезных ископаемых: чем з...
В середине ноября Дональд Трамп предложил возглавить новое Министерство эффективности правительства США (DOGE) Илону Маску и миллионеру Вивеку РамасвамиThe Insider
На французский архипелаг Майотта у Мадагаскара обрушился разрушительный циклон «Шидо». По данным властей, погибли сотни (возможно, тысячи) человек
Несколько сотен человек, а, возможно, тысячи погибли в результате циклона «Шидо», который обрушился на архипелаг Майотта в Индийском океане в ночь на 14 декабря.Meduza
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