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Lawmakers accuse AfD of spying on German army on behalf of Russia

German MPs claim the far-right AfD acts as a "sleeper cell loyal to Russia," following numerous parliamentary enquiries into military and critical infrastructure.

Euronews

At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday

The Independent UK

Ukraine faces ‘forever war’ unless Europe steps up pressure on Russia, says ex-Nato chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls for air shield on Nato territory and deployment of European protection force for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine claims to have hit major Russian oil refinery with drones

It is the second time it has been hit in less than three months

The Independent UK

South Africa investigates how 17 men were duped into joining mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war

The South African government says it will investigate how 17 of its citizens were tricked into fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war after they asked for help to escape the conflict in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region

The Independent UK

German police detain man suspected of painting swastikas on cars and walls with his own blood – as it happened

Swastikas are banned in Germany under laws banning the public display of Nazi symbols

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector

Ukraine is continuing to target Russia’s energy infrastructure, which it says is one of the Kremlin’s primary sources of funding for its invasion, as it looks to pressure Moscow into ceasing hostilities and engaging in peace efforts.

Euronews

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Europe’s new weapons system to fight the rising threat of Russian drones

The American-made Merops system, compact enough for a pickup truck, identifies and intercepts drones

The Independent UK

Where are Russia's immobilised assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

Euronews

Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures

Analysts say a purge of the Russian regime’s own supporters is under way as rival factions turn on each other

The Guardian - UK

Belgium to hold security meeting after drone sightings at airports and military bases

Source says Russia ‘very probably’ responsible amid surge in incursions into European airspace since mid-September

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Bulgaria moves to seize Russian refinery while Poland seeks to be US gas conduit

Lukoil’s Burgas plant is Bulgaria’s only refinery; Slovakia running out of reasons to buy Russian gas as US import deal takes shape. What we know on day 1,352

The Guardian - AU

Crude Prices Tumble as EIA Crude Inventories Build

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.96 (-1.59%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0135 (-0.70%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved lower, with crude dropping to a 2-week low. Crude prices retreated on Wednesday after...

Barchart

Lack of progress on joining EU caps another bad month for Ukraine

Ukraine is having a tougher-than-usual time at the moment. On the frontlines, the battle of Pokrovsk is raging, and it does not look like Ukraine is winning it.

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Euronews

Vučić: Serbia open to resuming ammunition sales to Europe after export stop

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Serbian President Vučić approved ammunition sales to EU countries, even if they end up in Ukraine. He also defended his position not to join EU sanctions against Russia, which complicates Serbia’s bid to become an EU member.

Axios

Putin orders nuclear testing preparations after Trump's surprise shift

Trump recently claimed that Russia and China were already carrying out nuclear weapons tests.

Barchart

Crude Prices Falter after Weekly EIA Inventories Unexpectedly Rise

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -0.39 (-0.64%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is up +0.0023 (+0.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and are mixed. Crude prices retreated today after weekly EIA crude supplies unexpectedly increased. Also, today's rally in...

Evening Standard

Putin orders plans to restart nuclear tests after Trump announced new weapon trials in US-Russia clash

The decisions sparked fears of a new nuclear weapons race

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The Conversation

Ukraine’s massive nature project is helping veterans and land recover

Ukrainians have always felt closely tied to their land, often expressing this through literature and folktales. But these connections have grown even stronger since the country was invaded by Russia in 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Russian forces appear to tighten grip on strategic city of Pokrovsk

Military analysts say situation in Pokrovsk has deteriorated, while Kremlin says it plans to explore resumption of nuclear testing

The Independent UK

Russia stands to gain very little from the bloody battle for Pokrovsk

ANALYSIS: Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains that Russian claims they’ve encircled Ukrainian forces are bogus

TechRadar

Russian hackers hit Windows machines via Linux VMs with new custom malware

Hiding malware in VMs bypasses security protections and hides traffic.

Euronews

Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz

Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany's classical music world over his close relationship with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Now he's set disapproving tongues wagging again within the industry by accepting Moscow's Order of Friendship award.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Bulgaria to seize Russian refinery after Putin issues nuclear weapons test order

Burgas refinery is the only one of its kind in Bulgaria and was a vital party of Lukoil's foreign business empire

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy visits troops near embattled Pokrovsk

Deep Ukrainian drone strikes hit petrochemical plant 1,300km inside Russia and Lukoil refinery east of Moscow. What we know on day 1,351

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