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British Storm Shadow missiles strike targets INSIDE Russia
The missiles struck a building with an underground 'control room' where Russian and North Korean military officials are believed to be holed up, according to Ukrainian defence experts.
Putin Reportedly Open to Ceasefire Talks With Trump, But Demands Ukraine Drop NATO Bid, Give Up Land | Russia’s terms for a ceasefire with Trump: no NATO for Ukraine, territorial concessions, and security guarantees
Russia’s terms for a ceasefire with Trump: no NATO for Ukraine, territorial concessions, and security guarantees, sources say.
'Russia only wins if the West quits' — Gen. Ben Hodges
The first reports of Ukraine striking deep inside Russia with U.S.-supplied ATACMS emerged on Nov. 19, marking a long-awaited shift in White House policy that could bolster Ukraine's defense against a 50,000-strong joint Russian-North Korean force assembled against them. President Joe Biden's decision to finally grant Kyiv
Netanyahu offers $5 million to Palestinians for every Israeli hostage they help free
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu offers a $5 million reward for any Palestinian in Gaza who helps secure the freedom of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas after more than a year in captivity.
Danish Navy boards Chinese ship suspected in European undersea cable sabotage — Sweden’s Defense Ministry put freighter at the time and place of the disruption
Internet cables connecting Finland to Germany and Lithuania and Sweden were cut
Danish Navy Stopped a Chinese Ship Suspected of Damaging Undersea Cables
**The Danish Navy has detained the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3, which is suspected of damaging telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea.**
US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release
The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it is not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023.
Italy admits rockets that hit UN forces were from Hezbollah, not Israel
Last week Italy had said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of UNIFIL base, putting the blame on the IDF.
Ukraine Fires UK Storm Shadow Missiles at Russia for First Time
'Putin is weaker than US' — Zelensky outlines US role in ending war in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Ukraine risks losing the war if aid from the new U.S. administration is cut. "Of course, anyway, we will stay, and we will fight. We have production, but it's not enough to prevail. And I think it is not enough to survive."
Russian Officers Caught Fabricating Frontline Success, Arrests Follow
Russian military authorities have arrested multiple commanders for falsifying reports.
Ukraine’s Zelensky says North Korea may send up to 100,000 troops to Russia
North Korea could send up to 100,000 troops to aid Moscow in its war against Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned, amid reports that the North was sending additional long-range artillery systems.
US Embassy in Kyiv Closes following threat of Russian strikes.
The US is warning of a potential air strike on its embassy in Kyiv following a "specific" threat. Meanwhile, a former army chief has warned that Donald Trump's impending presidency could see Ukraine "forced to the negotiating table". Listen to the latest Daily podcast as you scroll.
Russian Army division hit by desertions of "whole regiment": Report
Italy defense ministry admits rockets were from Hezbollah, not Israel
Last week Italy had said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of UNIFIL base, putting the blame on the IDF.
IDF finding far more Russian arms in Hezbollah’s possession than expected – report
Drowning in drones, Israel turns to Ukraine for expertise
Israeli companies seek Ukraine’s expertise to counter Iranian kamikaze drones.