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Russia's recent air assault on Ukraine draws criticism at UN Security Council meeting
Poland says 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace
Poland's defense forces say an unknown object entered its airspace from direction of Ukraine then vanished, and that all indications point to it being a Russian missile.
Doctors Against Genocide Cancels Event at Holocaust Museum in Washington After Criticism
The event was denounced online by the US advocacy organization StopAntisemitism.org.
Don't let Ukraine be destroyed: Biden hurries Congress on aid after furious Russian attack
Speaking about Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine on 29 December, US President Joe Biden has emphasised that Congress must act quickly to approve more aid for Kyiv.
Israel admits airstrike that killed 86 people at Gaza refugee camp was 'regrettable mistake'
The strike on the Maghazi camp in central Gaza on Christmas Eve was one of the bloodiest of the conflict so far. Many of the dead included women and children.
Russia unleashes biggest air attack on Ukraine since start of full-scale invasion
Dmitry Medvedev has declared Russia's intention to capture the Ukrainian cities of Odessa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, stated that the aggressor count ...
Israel Discovers Hideout of Hamas Terror Chief Built Over Massive Secret Tunnel System, Destroys Both
Israeli troops recently destroyed a Gaza hideout used by Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, as well as an attached tunnel system, Israel said Friday.
Israel's military says it used the wrong bombs in strike on a Gaza refugee center that killed at least 86 people
Thursday's statements appear to be the IDF's first admission that it used excessive force in its war in Gaza.
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court
NATO, U.S. Consult With Warsaw After Apparent Intrusion Of Russian Missile Into Polish Airspace
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he spoke with Poland’s president about indications that a Russian missile entered Polish airspace on December 29 during a barrage of Russian missiles and drones fired at Ukraine.
Canada condemns Russian missile, drone attacks against Ukraine
Canada has expressed solidarity with Ukraine and condemned Russia’s recent missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities. — Ukrinform.
Zelensky: World must respond to latest manifestation of terror
Following a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in his evening speech on 29 December that Ukraine would respond to every strike and that it was crucial that the world should respond to this terror.
Milei’s mega-decree officially takes effect
Britain is sending around 200 air defence missiles to Ukraine to help protect civilians and infrastructure from Russian drones and bombing
US ambassador: Ukraine urgently needs funding after massive Russian attack
"Ukraine needs funding now to continue to fight for freedom," U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said in a social media post on Dec. 29, following a massive wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Biden on Russia’s aerial attacks on Ukraine: Putin ‘must be stopped’
Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc - BBC News
It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.