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Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of overnight attacks ahead of New Year’s Eve

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of overnight attacks ahead of New Year’s Eve

Russian Defense Ministry claims it downed 86 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 56 shot down over Black Sea

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UN Security Council renews mandate of Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate
29.12.2025

UN Security Council renews mandate of Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate

Draft resolution, penned by US, extends CTED's mandate until Jan. 5, 2029

Putin orders continuing work to ensure 'security zone' along Russia-Ukraine border in 2026
29.12.2025

Putin orders continuing work to ensure 'security zone' along Russia-Ukraine border in 2026

Russian military commanders brief president on situation in Ukraine, claim advances toward city of Zaporizhzhia

Unresolved wars, emerging flashpoints and fragile ceasefires: What to expect in 2026
29.12.2025

Unresolved wars, emerging flashpoints and fragile ceasefires: What to expect in 2026

2026 could bring heightened geopolitical tensions, protracted wars and new flashpoints across multiple regions, conflict analysts warn

Despite horrors of Gaza genocide, Elon Musk accepts invitation from Netanyahu to visit Israel
29.12.2025

Despite horrors of Gaza genocide, Elon Musk accepts invitation from Netanyahu to visit Israel

Netanyahu faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over atrocities in Gaza

Ukrainian strike on presidential residence ‘will not go unanswered,’ Putin tells Trump
29.12.2025

Ukrainian strike on presidential residence ‘will not go unanswered,’ Putin tells Trump

In phone call with US counterpart, Russian president said Moscow’s position ‘will be revised on a number of agreements reached’ in Ukraine talks, says presidential aide Yuri Ushakov