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Kyiv’s European allies debate ways of keeping the cash flowing to Ukraine but the picture on the battlefield is grim

The EU is considering a range of options as it tries to work out how to continue to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. There are three mechanisms presently under consideration. One is using Russia’s frozen assets to back a loan of €140 billion (£124 billion). Another is borrowing the money…

The Conversation

First subpoenas issued as Donald Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ theory begins to take shape

In recent weeks, Donald Trump’s supporters have begun to align around the idea that a Democrat-led “grand conspiracy” – potentially involving former president Barack Obama – has been plotting against the US president since 2016. The narrative is that the 2016 Russia investigation, which resulted in the Mueller inquiry was…

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Ukraine: energy corruption scandal threatens to derail Zelensky’s government and undermine its war effort

The latest corruption scandal that has engulfed Ukraine could not have come at a worse time or in a more delicate sector of the economy for the increasingly embattled government of Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Nordic and Baltic allies to fund joint €430m PURL military package for Ukraine, NATO says

The PURL initiative was launched in July and came following criticism from the White House that Europe needed to shoulder more of the responsibility for Ukraine's security.

Euronews

Russia’s first AI-powered humanoid robot AIDOL collapses during its onstage debut

Footage captures Russia's first anthropomorphic robot, AIdol, toppling seconds into its debut at a Moscow tech event, prompting assistants to rush in after the mishap.

Euronews

Russia's first AI-powered robot walked on stage to triumphant music, took a few steps, and then immediately faceplanted

AIdol has some work to do before it can catch up to its western competition.

Fortune

Ukraine's army chief visits besieged city as Zelenskyy confronts graft scandal

Ukraine’s top military commander says he has visited troops holding the front line in the key eastern city of Pokrovsk, which is besieged by a bigger Russian force, to coordinate operations in person

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Epstein tried to set up meeting with Kremlin to offer insight into Trump, newly released emails show

Lawmakers made some 20,000 emails public on Wednesday that shone a light on Jeffrey Epstein’s complex relationship with the US president

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine as time runs out

Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a plan B to fund Ukraine should the reparations loan pegged to the Russian assets fail. The loan is still seen as the best option to keep the financing going even if Belgium plays hardball.

Euronews

Russia’s first humanoid robot collapses seconds after unveiling

Russia’s first humanoid AI robot stumbled and fell over just seconds after its official introduction.

The Independent UK

Europe's private drone industry sees opportunity as NATO strengthens defence

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting European leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall".

Euronews

Putin opponents criticise EU ban on multi-entry visas for Russians

Restrictions for entry to Schengen zone announced last Friday because of sabotage attacks linked to Russia

The Guardian - UK

G7 foreign ministers show support for Ukraine after talks in Canada, but avoid issues like trade

The G7 ministers said in a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day gathering that they are increasing the economic costs to Russia and exploring measures against those who finance Russia’s war efforts.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv fires long-range Flamingo missiles at Russian oil facilities in fresh wave of strikes

Ukraine’s General Staff said oil depot were attacked in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea

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Ukraine war briefing: Fire sale of Lukoil assets before start of US sanctions on Russia

Foreign properties may be nationalised if Lukoil doesn’t sell, or the proceeds frozen if it does; Zelenskyy grapples with corruption scandal fallout. What we know on day 1,359

Barchart

Crude Prices Plummet on OPEC Projections for a Global Crude Surplus

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.55 (-4.18%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0566 (-2.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Signs of global supply glut hammered crude prices on Wednesday after...

TechRadar

Watch this – the latest humanoid robots are both unnervingly sassy and comfortingly error-prone

New robots from China and Russia raise serious questions about the difficulty of creating humanoid robots and what these companies should be building.

Euronews

Ukraine's FM Andriy Sybiha presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid

Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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Crude Prices Tumble as OPEC Projects a Global Crude Surplus

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -2.14 (-3.51%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0400 (-1.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude matching a 3-week low. Signs of global supply glut are weighing on crude prices after OPEC said a...

Euronews

Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in southeastern Zaporizhzhia region

Ukrainian units have withdrawn from a few villages in the key southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian troops continue their assault. However, Kyiv has said their advance has been halted.

Euronews

Citigroup cleared to exit Russia as Kremlin keeps tight grip on company departures

A presidential order allowing Citigroup to sell its Russian unit to Renaissance Capital underscores Moscow’s control over foreign asset sales as Western lenders continue their slow retreat.

The Independent UK

Top diplomats will talk with Ukraine's foreign minister at the G7 meeting in Canada

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are meeting Ukraine’s foreign minister in Canada as Ukraine tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks that have brought rolling blackouts across the country ahead of winter

The Conversation

How Russia came to see itself as Europe’s ‘antifascist’ saviour

When, exactly, did World War II end? The answer depends on where you are from. The war officially ended in the early hours of May 7 1945, when General Jodl signed Germany’s unconditional surrender at the Allied headquarters in Reims, effective from the following day. Thousands took to the streets…

The Independent UK

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region

The Independent UK

Myanmar military takes delivery of helicopters and aircraft from Russia and China

Myanmar says it has commissioned new Russian helicopters and Chinese airplanes into its air force as the two nations continue to supply the country’s military-run government with equipment despite international pressure to end its bloody civil war

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