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Zelensky urges China to put pressure on North Korea over military aid to Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has urged China to put pressure on North Korea if it “is sincere in its statements that the war should not expand.”

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Human wave’ of North Korean troops being sent to their deaths, says US

Kyiv reports heavy casualties among Pyongyang’s soldiers in Russia while Washington accuses generals of seeing the troops as ‘expendable’. What we know on day 1,039

The Guardian - AU

‘I don’t want flowers, I want my Ukraine’: women’s acts of resistance against Russian occupation

Zla Mavka movement – meaning ‘wicked forest spirit’ – drops fake rouble notes bearing pro-Ukrainian images and shares messages of solidarity

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,038

Here are the key developments on the 1,038th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia

Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk

The Independent UK

North Koreans die in droves even as Russia unleashes firepower on Ukraine

Ukraine’s defence held the frontline against assaults over Christmas, but air defences remained vulnerable.

Al Jazeera

Biden White House To Announce Biden White House To Announce Top News.25B Military Aid To Ukraine.25B Military Aid To Ukraine

Biden administration announces Biden White House To Announce Top News.25B Military Aid To Ukraine.25 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including munitions, to combat Russian aggression.

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At least 1,000 North Korean troops killed or wounded fighting for Russia, US says

Russia is treating North Korean troops as ‘expendable’ in fight over Kursk region, officials say

Evening Standard

Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea

First of Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to be taken was detained in Kursk region of Russia, according to Ukrainian reports

The Guardian - UK

Several Wounded N.Korean Soldiers Died After Being Captured By Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection".

International Business Times

Crude Oil Rallies as Weekly EIA Inventories Fall

February WTI crude oil (CLG25 ) Friday closed up +0.98 (+1.41%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25 ) closed up +0.0139 (+0.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday rallied moderately, with crude posting a 1-week high. Crude found support Friday from a weaker dollar. Crude also has support on this week’s...

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Azerbaijan Airlines Blames 'External Interference' For Crash That Killed 38 on Christmas Day, Suspends Flights to 5 Russian Airports

Azerbaijan Airlines is blaming the plane crash on "external interference" and suspending further flights to Russian airports.

Latin Times

Burning Faces and Outdated Gear: Shocking Claims About North Korean Troops in Ukraine Conflict

A little-known unit of the Ukrainian armed forces that calls itself "Khorne Group" have posted what they claim is footage of North Korean troops on the frontline.

International Business Times UK

Russia Willing To Negotiate Peace In Ukraine With US Involvement

Russia expresses willingness for peace talks with the U.S. to address the conflict in Ukraine, amid casualties and infrastructure damage.

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Slovakia Says Ready To Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv's accusation that it is playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified belief in nuclear deterrence can’t keep us safe

The Independent UK

US teacher jailed in Russia is formally designated as wrongfully detained

The State Department says an American schoolteacher arrested in Russia on drug charges more than four years ago has been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained

The Guardian - UK

Rare earths: another reason we mustn’t allow Russia to win in Ukraine

Letters: Dictators in Russia and China should be denied further control of raw materials used in electronics, writes John E Havard. Plus a letter from Fawzi Ibrahim

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Santa Claus Explodes After Shot By Russian Military Officials in Social Media Video: 'We Do Not Need Anything Foreign in Our Skies'

The video has drawn backlash as it coincides with allegations of Russia's involvement in the recent Azerbaijani plane crash.

The Guardian - UK

Azerbaijan Airlines says there was ‘external interference’ before crash

Carrier suspends flights to five Russian airports after early findings of investigation into crash on Christmas Day

Barchart

Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness Ahead of Weekly EIA Report

February WTI crude oil (CLG25 ) today is up +0.70 (+1.01%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25 ) is up +0.0102 (+0.52%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher due to a weaker dollar. Crude also has carryover support from Tuesday when the API reported that weekly US crude...

Al Jazeera

Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan?

Holes and pockmarks on the plane, an arrest and history are all prompting suspicion of Russia.

The Independent UK

NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea area as Finnish investigators work to establish whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged undersea cables there this week

The Independent UK

North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine dies, South Korea says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia, according to Kyiv and Seoul

The Guardian - UK

Nato to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected sabotage of underwater cable

Finland seizes ship it suspects of damaging cable connecting Estonia and Finland on Christmas Day

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