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Putin
El Al initially halted flights on Dec. 26, the day after the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer aircraft crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
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Russia
The Eagle S tanker, linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, is suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 electric cable and four communication cables in the Gulf of Finland on Dec. 25.
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War in Ukraine
Authorities in Moldova’s separatist Transdniestria region on Sunday cut off gas supplies to several state institutions as a deal allowing Russian gas to transit through Ukraine comes to an end.
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War in Ukraine
After leaving the White House, the centenarian won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in development and became a strong supporter of Ukraine in its fight for independence and sovereignty.
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War in Ukraine
On Sunday the channels of Ria Novosti, Rossiya 1, Pervyi Kanal, NTV, Izvestia and Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspapers were not accessible in France, Belgium, Poland, Greece, the Netherlands and Italy.
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Top News
European countries have absorbed the lion’s share of refugees from Ukraine fleeing Russia’s war. The EU’s statistical office has published its most recent findings.
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Ukraine
US expected to unveil $1.25 billion aid package for Ukraine; Poland ready to boost electricity exports after Slovakia threatens cuts; and Russia promises retaliation for EU block of Telegram.
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US
The centenarian earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House and became a major supporter of Ukraine in its battle for independence and sovereignty.
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Zelensky
In the wake of one of South Korea’s worse aviation accidents, Ukraine’s president told the Korean people that Ukrainians share their sorrow and stand with them in this time of grief.
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War in Ukraine
The year 2024 was disastrous for US arms support to Ukraine. The equation was fairly simple. As Ukrainian firepower went down, Russian ground gains went up.
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War in Ukraine
The intensification of military and nuclear threats may be linked to the election of Donald Trump and an effort to secure a more advantageous position in potential peace negotiations.
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s leader challenges Russia’s obfuscation over what led to the deadly air crash of an Azerbaijani civilian plane.
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Germany
German paper publishes Musk’s op-ed supporting far-right AfD party, prompting editor to resign.
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War in Ukraine
Now 79 years after his death on Dec. 21, 1945, it’s worth remembering the spirit, courage and unfiltered speeches of one of the West’s most colorful defenders.
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The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
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Just 175 km from Ukraine, Baltimore airfield hosts Russia’s Su-34 bombers – used for guided aerial strikes – and the 47th Bomber Aviation Regiment of the 105th Mixed Aviation Division.
Dec. 26