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Ukraine’s churches are adopting the western calendar – but not everyone is happy

Everywhere in Europe, rituals to mark the winter solstice have long been focused on the Christian narrative of the birth of Jesus. Yet in the ancient Julian calendar, which has gradually been falling out of synch with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, Christmas Day now falls on January 7,…

The Conversation

Russia and Ukraine exchange long-range attacks as their front-line forces remain bogged down

Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses shot down 10 Ukrainian air-launched missiles over the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula

The Independent UK

Crude Oil: Will the Tug of War Between Bulls and Bears Continue in 2024?

Crude oil closed 2023 at below $72 per barrel. The price was lower for the year and just below the U.S. administration’s $67 to $72 per barrel buying zone to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. As the market heads into 2024, bullish and bearish factors pull the energy commodity in…

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Ukraine war increasingly seen as 'fought by the poor’, as Zelensky raises taxes and proposes strict mobilisation laws

After the failure of Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive, Kyiv finds itself at a major crossroads and with no easy options.

The Conversation

Hundreds of Russian soldiers surrender to Ukraine using ‘I want to live’ hotline

Roughly three Russian soldiers surrendering every week through hotline

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin offers Russian citizenship to foreign nationals who fight for him in Ukraine war

People can apply for passports for themselves and their spouses, children and parents

Evening Standard

Ukraine confident US aid will come despite political obstacles

Despite the stalled U.S. aid, Ukraine remains confident in its plan A. A creative and determined approach fuels their fight for security and prosperity.

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Russia and Ukraine target each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate

With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.

Al Jazeera

Russia Hopes To Wear Down Ukraine With Mass Strikes: Analysts

Russia's latest massive strikes against major Ukrainian cities aim at wearing out both the population and air defences, experts say, as Kyiv urges Western allies to provide more weapons.

International Business Times

UN nuclear watchdog says Russia is denying access to Ukrainian power station

IAEA says it is first time it has been denied access to key parts of plant, including where reactor core and spent fuel are located

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it hit Russian military unit in Crimea as Russia claims to have foiled attack – as it happened

Russian defence ministry says it shot down 10 Ukrainian missiles over Crimea. This live blog is closed

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine's Mobile Air Defenses Have Ammo For 'Few More Attacks': Commander

Kyiv's mobile air defences have enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said Wednesday.

Latin Times

I’m a Euro-optimist. But crisis after crisis tested my hope – until I met these teenagers

From Ukraine to the climate and war in Gaza, Europe is struggling. But its young people remind me change is possible, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian photographer Serhii Miroshynk on capturing life under a macro lens

His photograph of a green beetle resting on an acorn beat out 60,000 entries to win the Wiki Loves Earth prize this year. Sophie Holloway speaks to Miroshnyk about his fascination with tiny treasures, the war in Ukraine, and summers spent at ‘dachas’ in the forest

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EU sanctions Russia's largest diamond producer Alrosa

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russia's state-run diamond giant Alrosa and its CEO as part of a ban on imports of the gemstones over the Ukraine war.

International Business Times

Ukraine's Mobile Air Defences Have Ammo For 'Few More Attacks': Commander

Kyiv's mobile air defences have enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest swap since beginning of invasion

Six civilians among 230 Ukrainians released by Russia, says Zelensky

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 680

Nuclear watchdog says Zaporizhzhia inspections hampered; biggest prisoner exchange of the war; family returns to Ukraine under home rebuilding scheme

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 680

As the war enters is 680th day, these are the main developments.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits border, demands that Biden administration crack down on illegal immigration

Johnson and 60 GOP House members went to Eagle Pass and said they won’t support financial aid for Ukraine or Israel unless the president backs their proposals to secure the border.

The Independent UK

Ukraine and Russia fire hundreds of missiles and drones in escalating aerial war

It is likely to become a battle of endurance as Ukraine calls on Western nations to help bulk up their air defence systems

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine and Russia announce largest prisoner swap since start of war

Both sides release more than 200 troops in first exchange since August after UAE-mediated negotiations

Al Jazeera

Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners in largest release of war

More than 470 prisoners of war return home on both sides after the swap deals stalled in the latter half of 2023.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of prisoners of war freed after exchange between Russia and Ukraine

The exchange was arranged by diplomats from the United Arab Emirates

WEKU

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far

Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed.

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