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A Kremlin advisor criticized a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, calling it temporary and inadequate. The proposal aims to halt a three-year conflict.

Kremlin Rebukes US-Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

A Kremlin advisor condemned the US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, arguing it offers only a temporary solution without addressing Russia’s legitimate interests.

Ceasefire helps Ukraine, Putin aide criticises

A top Kremlin aide dismissed a US-proposed US-Ukraine ceasefire as temporary and superficial, stressing unmet Russian interests.

In a statement released Friday, a key aide to the Kremlin criticized the proposed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting it would merely serve as a temporary reprieve for Ukrainian forces.
Yuri Ushakov, speaking to state media following a phone conversation with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, dismissed the initiative as inadequate.
According to Ushakov, the ceasefire would only function as a "temporary breather for the Ukrainian military."
He indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to provide a more detailed response to the proposal on Thursday.
Ushakov emphasized Russia's pursuit of a "long-term peaceful solution" that accommodates its "legitimate interests."
He noted that any measures perceived as superficial peace efforts were unnecessary under the current circumstances.
The remarks came in response to US negotiators' visit to Russia on Thursday, where they presented a plan advocating for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
The proposal is part of Washington's efforts to secure an "unconditional" halt to the three-year conflict, which continues to strain international relations.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth advocates a Europe-led approach to Ukraine and highlights a U.S. focus shift towards domestic priorities and China.

Pete Hegseth Urges Europe to Lead in Ukraine Defense

U.S. defense shift: allies must lead in Ukraine defense

Defense Secretary Hegseth shifts focus to Europe for Ukraine, advocating 5% GDP defense spending by NATO members.

Newly appointed U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made waves on his inaugural international trip by signaling a strategic pivot in U.S. defense priorities, telling European allies that they must take the lead in defending Ukraine.
During a meeting with defense ministers in Brussels, Hegseth emphasized that Europe should bear the "overwhelming share" of military aid to Kyiv and pointed to the impracticality of restoring Ukraine&rsquo;s pre-2014 borders.
Hegseth candidly and unambigously expressed that the "stark strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from remaining primarily focused on European security. Despite softening this message from an earlier press brief that suggested a recasting of NATO&rsquo;s 75-year role, the remarks signaled a shift towards addressing domestic needs and countering China's growing influence.
Addressing the Ukraine contact group of defense ministers in Brussels, Hegseth urged European NATO members to increase defense budgets to 5% of GDP to bolster continental defense capabilities. He posited that Europe must supply the bulk of both lethal and non-lethal aid to Ukraine moving forward, though he clarified that the U.S. would not completely halt its critical military support aiding Kyiv against Russian aggression.
Echoing former President Trump&rsquo;s stance, Hegseth stressed the importance of "stopping the fighting and achieving enduring peace" in Ukraine, asserting that reclaiming Ukraine&rsquo;s pre-2014 borders is a "realistic goal." While this implies a tacit acknowledgment of Crimea&rsquo;s annexation and Russia&rsquo;s hold on parts of Donbas, Hegseth emphasized peace through "robust security guarantees," though addition of NATO membership was not on the table for Ukraine.
Addressing concerns over a potential troop presence in Ukraine post-ceasefire, Hegseth clarified that any deployment of British or European forces would not be part of a NATO mission nor protected under the alliance&rsquo;s Article 5 guarantee, which obligates members to defend each other against attacks.
Despite outlining a prospective pathway to peace, experts remain skeptical about tangible diplomatic headway as Russia maintains its territorial ambitions and demands demilitarization. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a recent interview, argued that effective security guarantees to Kyiv necessitate U.S. involvement, warning that European assurances fall short.
Zelenskyy suggested a multinational force of up to 150,000 troops in Ukraine post-ceasefire, vastly outnumbered by Russia&rsquo;s 600,000-strong presence. However, recruitment challenges across European militaries cast doubt on assembling such a force without American participation.
Departing from prepared remarks, Hegseth praised Poland for dedicating 5% of its GDP to defense, urging other allies to follow suit. The shift in focus, Hegseth asserted, results from escalating threats to U.S. homeland security, with growing tensions at the border and the rise of China as a "peer competitor" challenging U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Hegseth&rsquo;s stance resonates with President Biden&rsquo;s calls for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its security, stopping short of signaling a withdrawal from NATO&rsquo;s Article 5 commitments, the cornerstone of allied defense. While only invoked once, following the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., Article 5 remains a critical tenet of transatlantic security arrangements.

Armen Ataine faces arrest in Mumbai for a ₹57 crore scam, using Ponzi and MLM schemes. Authorities discovered his attempt to fake Indian nationality. This marks the sixth arrest in the fraud investigation.

 Ukrainian actor Armen Ataine used fake birth certificate in Torres Scam: Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police arrest Ukrainian actor Armen Ataine linked to the Torres investment scam involving ₹57 crore. His fake Indian nationality was uncovered, marking the sixth arrest in the ongoing investigation.

Armen Ataine, a Ukrainian actor, was arrested in Mumbai for his involvement in the ₹57 crore Torres investment scam. Authorities unmasked his fake Indian identity. The arrest is part of a larger crackdown on deceitful investment schemes.

Mumbai Police revealed that Ukrainian actor Armen Ataine, arrested in the multi-crore Torres investment scam, used a forged birth certificate and falsely claimed to be an Indian national.
Ataine, arrested last week, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody on Monday after his police custody ended. Officials said they might seek further remand if necessary.
During questioning, Ataine presented an Aadhaar card, driving license, and other documents to support his claim of Indian nationality. However, verification with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s F Ward revealed his birth certificate was forged.
The Torres jewellery scam, a Ponzi and multi-level marketing (MLM) fraud, has defrauded over 10,800 investors of ₹57 crore. Six arrests have been made so far in connection with the case.
As investigations continue, authorities are cracking down on fraudulent investment schemes that lured investors with promises of high returns.

The Ukrainian Embassy in India commemorated Unity Day by forming a symbolic "Chain of Unity," reflecting the spirit of the historic 1990 unification. 

Ukrainian Embassy in India marks 'Unity Day', forms the symbolic 'Chain of Unity'

The Ukrainian Embassy in India commemorated Unity Day by forming a symbolic "Chain of Unity," reflecting the spirit of the historic 1990 unification.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian Embassy in India observed the "Chain of Unity" on Wednesday, commemorating a historic moment of national solidarity.&nbsp;
The embassy team, joined by members of the Ukrainian community in India, formed a symbolic "Chain of Unity" to honour the spirit of the original event held on January 21, 1990. On that day, millions of Ukrainians joined hands from Kyiv to Lviv to demonstrate their unyielding resolve and commitment to unity.
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🇺🇦 For the 3rd consecutive year, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day amidst a full-scale war. Our greatest strength remains our unity as we resist Russian aggression and fight for independence, freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. <a href="https://t.co/taTXvsEgQM">pic.twitter.com/taTXvsEgQM</a>
&mdash; UKR Embassy in India (@UkrembInd) <a href="https://twitter.com/UkrembInd/status/1881978941856182369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Unity has always been a cornerstone of Ukrainian statehood, and history shows we have triumphed when standing together," the embassy said in its statement.&nbsp;
"The embassy team together with the Ukrainian community in India formed a symbolic 'Chain of Unity' to honour this historic occasion. This gesture reflects the spirit of the 'Chain of Unity' formed on January 21, 1990, when millions of Ukrainians joined hands from Kyiv to Lviv, demonstrating the unbreakable resolve of our people."
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The embassy highlighted the relevance of this act in the current context, stating, "Today, as we defend Ukraine from Russian aggression, we honour the memory of the defenders who gave their lives for freedom and unity. We thank every person safeguarding our country and call on the global Ukrainian community to remain united and work together to restore peace and justice. Together, with our collective efforts, the voice of Ukraine will continue to resonate powerfully across the world."
This year marks the third consecutive Unity Day celebrated amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The embassy emphasized that unity remains Ukraine&rsquo;s greatest strength in "resisting Russian aggression and fighting for independence, freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
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Reflecting on the historical significance, the embassy stated, "On January 22, we mark the 106th anniversary of the Act of Unification, when the Ukrainian People's Republic and the Western Ukrainian People's Republic came together, laying the foundation for a united Ukrainian state. The Unification Act, signed in St. Sophia Square in Kyiv, symbolized the fulfillment of the Ukrainian nation's long-standing aspiration for unity and independence."
In a post shared on X, the Ukrainian Embassy reiterated, "Signed at St. Sophia Square in Kyiv, the Unification Act symbolized the fulfillment of Ukraine's long-standing dream of unity and independence&mdash;a cornerstone of our statehood."
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The embassy concluded by urging the global Ukrainian community to stay united, stating, "Together, we will restore peace, justice, and ensure the voice of Ukraine resonates loudly across the world."

Ukrainian authorities warn of incoming cruise missiles targeting Kyiv, Kryvyi Rig, and other regions after Ukraine’s largest aerial strike on Russian territory.

Ukraine issues nationwide air alert, warns of inbound cruise missiles

Ukrainian authorities warn of incoming cruise missiles targeting Kyiv, Kryvyi Rig, and other regions after Ukraine&rsquo;s largest aerial strike on Russian territory.

Ukrainian authorities issued air raid alerts for the entire country Wednesday, as Kyiv's air force warned of incoming cruise missiles.
"Kryvyi Rig -- take cover! A missile from the south is heading in your direction!" Ukraine's air force said in a post on Telegram, referring to central Ukrainian city.
It also warned of missiles headed towards the northern Chernigiv region, central Poltava region, and southern Mykolaiv region.
A "group of cruise missiles" was also headed in the direction of the capital Kyiv, it said.
The warnings come a day after Ukraine said it carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of kilometres from the frontline.
The Russian military accused Kyiv of using US- and British-supplied missiles for one of the strikes and promised it would "not go unanswered".

Ukraine's forces launched a counterattack in Russia's Kursk region, marking a critical escalation in the nearly three-year conflict. 

Russia says Ukraine launches 'counterattack' in Kursk region

Ukraine's forces launched a counterattack in Russia's Kursk region, marking a critical escalation in the nearly three-year conflict.&nbsp;

Russia said Sunday that Ukraine had launched a "counterattack" in the western border region of Kursk, where Kyiv's forces began a shock ground offensive last August.
It was not immediately clear how much Ukraine had advanced in the region, but pro-Kremlin military bloggers reported earlier that a powerful new offensive was under way.
The assault comes at a critical juncture in the nearly three-year conflict, with both sides seeking to strengthen their negotiating hand ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House on January 20.
"At about 9:00 am Moscow time (0600 GMT), in order to halt the advance of Russian troops in the Kursk direction, the enemy launched a counterattack," the Russian defence ministry said.
The Ukrainian army did not comment on the operation, simply saying in its daily report that fighting was under way in the Kursk region without elaborating.
Ukraine used two tanks, a dozen armoured vehicles and a demolition unit in the assault, which was directed towards the village of Berdin -- about 15 kilometres (nine miles) northeast of Sudzha, Moscow said.
"The operation to destroy the Ukrainian army formations continues," it added.
Pro-Kremlin military bloggers acknowledged the Russian army had come under pressure but said Moscow was fighting back.
"The main events of the next attempted offensive by the Ukrainian army are clearly still ahead of us," influential pro-Russian Telegram channel Rybar said.
Images purportedly showing a column of Ukrainian armoured vehicles driving through the snow were shared by pro-Russia military blogger Dva Mayora on Telegram.
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- Attack 'from several directions' -
Ukrainian officials gave little detail on the new offensive, with a prominent lawmaker urging silence.
"I can't understand why it is necessary to officially report on the Kursk region. Maybe better to do it afterwards when the operation is over?" Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko said.
Other officials expressed their glee at the operation, which comes almost three years since Moscow launched its full-scale military assault on Ukraine.
"Russia is getting what it deserves," Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak said.
The head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, said on Telegram that defence forces were "working" in the area, without elaborating.
"In the Kursk region, the Russians are very worried because they were attacked from several directions, and it was a surprise for them," he said.
Kyiv seized dozens of villages in the Kursk region shortly after its incursion started on August 6, 2024, but its advances stalled after Moscow rushed reinforcements to the area, including thousands of troops from its ally North Korea.
A Ukrainian army source told AFP last November that Kyiv still controlled 800 square kilometres (around 300 square miles) of the Russian border region, down from previous claims it controlled almost 1,400 square kilometres.
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- Zelensky on Trump -
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last year the Kursk operation has boosted Kyiv's "exchange fund" -- its negotiating position on swapping prisoners of war -- and diverted tens of thousands of Russian troops away from the eastern front.
He said Saturday evening that "up to a battalion of North Korean infantry soldiers and Russian airborne troops" had been lost in battles in the Kursk region on that day and the day before.
And in an interview with US podcaster Lex Fridman released Sunday, he underlined the key role Trump would play.
"Trump and I will come to an agreement and... offer strong security guarantees, together with Europe, and then we can talk to the Russians," Zelensky said, according to the published translation of the interview held in Kyiv over the New Year.
"We and Trump come first, and Europe will support Ukraine's position," he added. Trump, he said, "has enough power to pressure him, to pressure Putin".
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- Airports briefly shut -
But Kyiv has so far been unable to halt Moscow's advances in Ukraine, which were seven times higher in 2024 than the year prior, according to an AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War.
Both Russia and Ukraine have exchanged regular attacks since the year began.
Russia said Sunday it had downed dozens of Ukrainian drones overnight in a barrage that damaged homes and triggered air alerts, while Kyiv said Moscow fired 103 drones into its territory.
Four Russian airports briefly suspended traffic early Sunday for "safety" reasons, a spokesperson for Russia's civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia said.
Elsewhere on the front line, Ukrainian authorities in the eastern Donetsk region reported Sunday that five people had been wounded in Russian shelling.

U.S. President Joe Biden announces a $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, including military aid and long-term defense supplies, ahead of his presidency’s end.

Biden announces $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine

Biden's announcement includes $1.25 billion in military aid drawn from U.S. stockpiles and a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday as he uses his final weeks in office to surge military aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power.
"At my direction, the United States will continue to work relentlessly to strengthen Ukraine&rsquo;s position in this war over the remainder of my time in office," Biden said in a statement.
Biden's announcement includes $1.25 billion in military aid drawn from U.S. stockpiles and a $1.22 billion Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package, the final USAI package of Biden's time in office.
Under USAI, military equipment is procured from the defense industry or partners, rather than drawn from American stocks, meaning it can take months or years to arrive on the battlefield.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is approaching the three-year mark and recently the Russians have used North Korean troops to bolster their fighting position.
North Korean forces are experiencing mass casualties on the front lines of Russia's war against Ukraine, with 1,000 of their troops killed or wounded in the last week alone in Russia's Kursk region, White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Friday.
In a statement, Biden said the new assistance will provide Ukraine with "an immediate influx of capabilities that it continues to use to great effect on the battlefield and longer-term supplies of air defense, artillery, and other critical weapons systems."
Nearly three years into the war, Washington has committed $175 billion in total aid for Ukraine, but it is uncertain if the aid will continue at that pace under Trump, who replaces Biden on Jan. 20. Trump has said he wants to bring the war to a swift end.
During the presidential election campaign, Trump questioned the level of U.S. involvement in the conflict, suggesting European allies should bear more of the financial burden.
Some of his fellow Republicans - who will control both the House of Representatives and Senate starting next month - have also cooled on sending more aid to Kyiv.
Biden said the Defense Department is in the process of delivering hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, and hundreds of armored vehicles "which will strengthen Ukraine&rsquo;s hand as it heads into the winter."

Russian missile and drone strikes disrupt Ukraine's power grid on Christmas Day. Global leaders condemn attacks as Ukraine fends off aerial assaults amid winter challenges.

Russia's Massive Christmas Strikes Target Ukraine's Energy System

Russia meanwhile said five people had died in Ukrainian strikes and from a falling drone in the border region of Kursk and in North Ossetia in the Caucasus.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Wednesday an "inhumane" attack from Russia, which launched over 170 missiles and drones, knocking out power in several regions on Christmas Day and killing an energy worker.
The country woke up at 5:30 am (0330 GMT) to an air raid alarm, followed shortly by air force reports that Russia had launched Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.
"Putin deliberately chose Christmas to attack. What could be more inhumane? More than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than a hundred attack drones. The target is our energy system," Zelensky said.
This was the 13th large-scale strike on Ukraine's energy system this year, the latest in Russia's campaign targeting the power grid during winter.
"Russian evil will not break Ukraine and will not ruin Christmas," Zelensky said.
Russia meanwhile said five people had died in Ukrainian strikes and from a falling drone in the border region of Kursk and in North Ossetia in the Caucasus.
Ukraine said its air force downed 58 out of 79 Russian-launched missiles. It did not, however, down the two North Korean-made KN-23 ballistic missiles launched by Russia.
US President Joe Biden called "outrageous" the strikes that cut off people's access to heat and electricity amid winter conditions.
"I have directed the Department of Defense to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, and the United States will continue to work tirelessly to strengthen Ukraine's position in its defense against Russian forces," he added in a statement.
Ukraine has been urging allies to send more aid to fend off aerial strikes and push back troops on the ground.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the strikes.
"I pay tribute to the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and the leadership of President Zelensky, in the face of further drone and missile attacks from Putin's bloody and brutal war machine with no respite even at Christmas," Starmer said.
Kyiv also said a Russian missile went through Moldovan and Romanian airspace, but Romania said it detected no such violation.
Moldova, which has expressed solidarity with Ukraine since the war, "confirmed a violation" of its airspace later Wednesday.
While its military radar did not identify the missile, "Russia deliberately flew these devices at a very low altitude to avoid detection", a presidency spokesperson told AFP.
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- 'Nothing sacred' -
Ukraine's DTEK energy company said the attack severely damaged equipment at thermal power plants.
"Denying light and warmth to millions of peace-loving people as they celebrate Christmas is a depraved and evil act that must be answered," the company's CEO Maxim Timchenko said.
The employee of a Ukrainian thermal power plant was killed in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, over which 42 missiles were shot down, governor Sergiy Lysak said.
Heating was cut in several parts of the city of Dnipro, said its mayor Borys Filatov, who added authorities were evacuating and transferring patients from a hospital.
"Christmas morning has once again shown that nothing is sacred for the aggressor country," Svitlana Onyshchuk, the head of the Ivano-Frankivsk region, which also temporarily lost power.
Ukraine is officially celebrating Christmas on December 25 for the second time.
The government last year changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, as a snub to Russia.
Nearly 200 people paraded through the centre of Kyiv, singing Christmas carols.
"With this march, we show that we will not be discouraged," 30-year-old Bogdana Kuevda, one of the participants, told AFP.
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- 'Won't ruin Christmas' -
The Christmas day attack also targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, located near the Russian border.
The missiles had targeted the city's boiler houses, thermal power plants and electricity facilities, mayor Igor Terekhov said, temporarily cutting power to 500,000 people.
Kharkiv's governor Oleg Synegubov also said authorities had evacuated 46 people from the area of Borivske and Kupiansk.
Moscow's forces are aiming to recapture the town of Kupiansk, which was occupied in the first year of the war but later retaken by Ukrainian forces.
Outnumbered Ukrainian troops are now on the back foot across the front line in the Kharkiv and Donetsk region further south, ceding ground to better-equipped Russian troops.
Russia said it seized the small village of Vidrodzhennia, a few kilometres south of Pokrovsk, a vital rail hub and mining town.
Both sides are scrambling to gain an upper hand ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, who boasted he would quickly end the war, raising fears that Washington may force Kyiv into a deal on Moscow's terms.

Russian missiles targeted Kyiv at sunrise on Friday, killing at least one person and damaging six diplomatic missions and a university in the centre of the Ukrainian capital.

Russian Missiles Target Kyiv in Retaliatory Strike, Killing One and Damaging Diplomatic Buildings

The strikes killed a 53-year-old man and wounded 12 people, most suffering from shrapnel injuries, the city's administration said.

Russian missiles targeted Kyiv at sunrise on Friday, killing at least one person and damaging six diplomatic missions and a university in the centre of the Ukrainian capital.
Moscow said it attacked Ukraine as retaliation for a strike using Western missiles on a chemical plant in Russia earlier in the week.
Russian aerial attacks regularly target the capital but rarely cause damage of that scale as Kyiv is well protected by air defence, nearly three years into Russia's invasion.
"There were explosions after explosions in a row," said 45-year-old Ksenia, who was staying at a hotel near the site of a wreckage.
The air force said it downed all five Iskander missiles Russia launched at the capital, but that debris caused damage in several districts.
The strikes killed a 53-year-old man and wounded 12 people, most suffering from shrapnel injuries, the city's administration said.
They also damaged a building housing the diplomatic missions of Albania, Argentina, Palestine, North Macedonia, Portugal and Montenegro, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said.
"Another heinous Russian attack against Kyiv," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen posted on X. "Putin's disregard for international law reaches new heights."
In the absence of the Russian ambassador in Lisbon, the charg&eacute; d'affaires of the Russian Federation has been summoned to be presented with a formal protest, the Portuguese government said.
"These are barbaric attacks on diplomatic institutions, this is crossing all possible red lines and international rules," foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy was quoted as saying by Ukrainian agency Interfax.
The building of the Kyiv National Linguistics University was also impacted, according to the institution's Instagram account, which posted photos of a main campus building whose windows had been completely blown out, glass shards covering the floor.
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- 'People start running' - &nbsp;
Victoria, a 35-year-old doctor, had come out to look at the charred cars and buildings with blown-out windows at the site of an attack.
"Russians should burn in hell," she said.
Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said Ukraine Patriot air defence systems had been deployed to shoot down the missiles.
The Ukrainian think tank Defence Express said: "All the missiles were successfully intercepted, but in one case, the warhead failed to be destroyed and it exploded near a business centre in the city centre."
Moscow claimed responsibility for the overnight attack on Ukraine, carried out a day after Russian leader Vladimir Putin threatened to strike Kyiv.
"You know that such strikes on Russian territory have been carried out, and you know that the president has said that every time there will be a response," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
His comment came soon after the Russian defence ministry said that "in response to the actions of the Kyiv regime, supported by its Western handlers, a combined strike with long-range precision weapons was launched today".
The ministry said it had targeted an office of the SBU security service and a defence industry site, and that "all the targets have been struck".
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- 'Dumbass' - &nbsp;
Putin at a press conference on Thursday had suggested a "high-tech duel" over Kyiv to test his claims that Russia's new hypersonic ballistic missile, dubbed Oreshnik, is impervious to air defences.
"Let them set some target to be hit, let's say in Kyiv," he said.
"They will concentrate there all their air defences. And we will launch an Oreshnik strike there and see what happens."
Zelensky hit back, saying: "People are dying and he thinks it's 'interesting'... Dumbass."
Russian attacks also killed two people in Ukraine's southern city of Kherson Friday.
"Today Kherson woke up from numerous strikes of the Russian army. The occupants have created hell in the city," governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.
Prokudin also said shelling had left 60,000 homes without electricity in the Kherson region, which has been under daily strikes since Ukraine liberated the city in November 2022.
Russian forces were then pushed back to the other side of the Dnipro river, putting Kherson well within reach of Russian artillery stationed on the opposite bank.
A Russian sabotage group tried but failed to cross the Dnipro during the shelling of Kherson, spokesman for the Southern Defence Forces Vladyslav Voloshyn told state-run Suspilne media.
Russian troops are on the offensive again, especially in the eastern Donbas region, where they captured two small villages near the city of Pokrovsk.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal.

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.
Trump, who will return to the White House in January, has stoked fears in Kyiv that he could force Ukraine to accept peace on terms favourable to Moscow.
Holding his annual end-of-year press conference, the Kremlin leader said his troops held the upper hand across the battlefield, but was forced to admit he does not know when Russia will take back the western Kursk region where Ukrainian troops launched an incursion in August.
The traditional annual question and answer sessions, often lasting hours, are largely a televised show while also being a rare setting in which he is put on the spot and answers some uncomfortable questions.
Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican.
"I don't know when I'm going to see him. He isn't saying anything about it. I haven't talked to him in more than four years. I am ready for it, of course. Any time," Putin said.
"If we ever have a meeting with President-elect Trump, I am sure we'll have a lot to talk about," he said, adding that Russia was ready for "negotiations and compromises".
The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp criticism of President Joe Biden's decision to allow Kyiv to use US-supplied missiles to strike Russian territory -- a major escalation in the nearly three-year conflict.
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- Kursk offensive -
Russia's troops have been advancing in eastern Ukraine for months, with Putin repeatedly touting their prowess on the battlefield.
"We are moving towards resolving the primary aims that we set at the start of the special military operation," Putin said, using Russia's term for the conflict.
"Our guys are fighting heroically. The capabilities of the armed forces are growing."
Moscow's army in November advanced at its fastest pace in east Ukraine since the first month of its 2022 attack.
But asked by a woman from the Kursk region when residents will be able to return to their homes there, after thousands were evacuated from frontline areas amid the Ukrainian assault, Putin said he could not name a date.
"We will absolutely kick them out. Absolutely. It can't be any other way. But the question of a specific date, I'm sorry, I cannot say right now," he admitted.
Putin, 72, was also pressed on economic headwinds facing Russia -- the fallout from a huge ramp up in military spending and deep labour shortages caused by the conflict.
He insisted that the situation is "stable, despite external threats", citing low unemployment and industrial growth.
Asked about soaring inflation, Putin said that "inflation is a worrying signal," and that price rises for foods such as butter and meat are "unpleasant".
He acknowledged that Western sanctions were also a factor -- "while they do not have key significance" -- and criticised the central bank saying it should have taken measures beyond raising rates to lower inflation.
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- Oreshnik 'duel' -
Putin appeared to repeat his threat to strike Kyiv with Russia's new hypersonic ballistic missile, dubbed Oreshnik.
Asked by a military journalist if the weapon had any flaws, Putin suggested a "hi-tech duel" between the West and Russia to test his claims that it is impervious to air defences.
"Let them set some target to be hit, let's say in Kyiv. They will concentrate there all their air defences. And we will launch an Oreshnik strike there and see what happens," Putin proposed.
Putin also called the killing of a senior Russian army general in a brazen assassination in Moscow two days earlier "terrorism", in his first comments on the attack.
Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian military's chemical weapons unit, was killed by a bomb planted in a scooter outside a residential block in Moscow, the boldest assassination claimed by Kyiv since the start of the conflict.
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- Syria -
In his first public comments since the fall of ex-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Putin rejected claims his toppling was a "defeat" for Russia.
"You want to present what is happening in Syria as a defeat for Russia," Putin said in response to a question from a journalist. "I assure you it is not... we have achieved our goals."
Putin said he has not yet met Assad, who fled to Moscow as rebels closed in on Damascus, but plans to soon.

Russia on Thursday claimed to have taken control of two new villages in eastern Ukraine, near the industrial town of Kurakhove.

Russia claims capture of two new villages in east Ukraine

Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers, and has claimed new villages almost daily this month.

Russia on Thursday claimed to have taken control of two new villages in eastern Ukraine, near the industrial town of Kurakhove which it is on the brink of capturing, Russian news agencies reported.
The defence ministry said in a daily briefing that troops had "liberated" the village of Zelenivka and Novyi Komar, southwest of Kurakhove, a strategic industrial town on the banks of a reservoir that Moscow is trying to encircle.
Noviy Komar is close to the larger village of Velyka Novosilka, where Ukraine has a large command and logistics post, a Moscow-installed official, Vladimir Rogov, told RIA Novosti news agency.
Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers, and has claimed new villages almost daily this month.
The nearly three-year conflict has escalated sharply in recent months, with Kyiv deploying US and British-supplied long-range missiles in attacks on Russian soil and Moscow firing an experimental hypersonic weapon at Ukraine in response.

Russian forces launched a major assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, exacerbating power outages. International leaders urged for defense support as geopolitical tensions rose.

Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure

Local authorities reported multiple explosions in the southern city of Odesa and Kyiv regional authorities said air defence systems were operating.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy facilities on Friday morning, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said.
"The enemy continues its terror. Once again, the energy sector across Ukraine is under massive attack," Galushchenko wrote in a post on Facebook.
Ukraine's energy system has already suffered 11 Russian attack waves this year, which have caused widespread damage and lengthy power cuts all over the country.
Friday's attack prompted additional restrictions on power usage for consumers, according to the national grid operator Ukrenergo.
All of Ukraine was under air raid alarms.
Local authorities reported multiple explosions in the southern city of Odesa and Kyiv regional authorities said air defence systems were operating.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on partners to deliver more air defence systems urgently.
"Russia aims to deprive us of energy. Instead, we must deprive it of the means of terror. I reiterate my call for the urgent delivery of 20 NASAMS, HAWK, or IRIS-T air defense systems," Sybiha wrote in a post on X.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals 43,000 military deaths and 370,000 injuries since Russia's invasion. Amid escalating human costs, Zelensky advocates for enduring peace with robust international security guarantees.

Zelenskyy Acknowledges Heavy Ukrainian Losses Amid Russia Conflict

In a rare and sobering admission, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that approximately 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

In a rare and sobering admission, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that approximately 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. This candid revelation highlights the grave human cost of the ongoing conflict. In a social media post, Zelenskyy also reported 370,000 injuries among Ukrainian forces. However, he clarified that this figure included soldiers who had been injured multiple times, as well as incidents of minor injuries.&nbsp;
The disclosure marks a significant increase from previous estimates disclosed by President Zelenskyy. The last official update, given in February of this year, placed Ukrainian fatalities at 31,000&mdash;a number which underscores the increasing toll the war has taken on the nation.&nbsp;
While both Kyiv and Moscow have frequently published estimates concerning the losses suffered by the opposing side, both have historically been reticent to provide detailed accounts of their own casualties. Yet recent events appear to have compelled Zelensky to offer a more transparent assessment. This move follows comments from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who took to social media to highlight what he claimed were Ukraine's "ridiculously" high death tolls, suggesting that 400,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been lost alongside approximately 600,000 Russian casualties. Trump, who has consistently expressed a desire to expedite the end of the war, criticized the needless loss of life, although he did not specify the source of his figures.
Zelenskyy has remained firm amidst conflicting narratives and international pressure, with his estimates of Russian losses aligning closely with those of senior Western officials. It is believed that Russia has endured around 800,000 casualties, comprising both deaths and injuries. The UK Ministry of Defence reported that Russia suffered 45,680 casualties in November alone, remarking that this was the highest monthly toll since the invasion's inception. UK Defence Intelligence further suggests that an average of 1,523 Russian soldiers are either killed or injured daily, with single-day losses exceeding 2,000 men as of late November.
The Kremlin has issued rebuttals to these figures, claiming that Ukrainian losses far exceed Russian casualties. Nevertheless, international consensus outside of Russia largely maintains that Russian loss figures are considerably higher, attributed largely to the Kremlin's so-called "meat grinder" tactics that deploy large numbers of troops with high casualty rates.
Amidst these grim statistics, the conflict grinds on with no end in sight. Russian forces have been making incremental advances along the eastern front, capturing approximately 2,350 square kilometers of territory within Ukraine and Russia's Kursk region this year. Conversely, Ukrainian forces have managed to retain control over a small portion of Russian territory, acquired during a surprise offensive.
Zelenskyy mentioned Ukrainian casualties amidst a broader discussion on the prospect of ending the war. After recent discussions in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Zelensky emphasized the importance of any peace deal being backed by robust international security guarantees. He has called for an "enduring peace" that cannot easily be upended by Moscow.
Trump, who has repeatedly stated his confidence in his ability to conclude the war "in a day," has yet to outline a specific plan. His calls for an immediate ceasefire have been met by the Kremlin with a conditional openness to negotiation. The conditions laid out by Russian President Vladimir Putin in June include demands for Ukraine to cede additional territory and abandon its NATO ambitions&mdash;terms that Kyiv continues to reject.
At a critical juncture in global geopolitics, Ukraine's plea for lasting peace and security guarantees resonates as the battle lines are drawn not only on the fields of Eastern Europe but also through the complex web of international diplomacy.

US President Joe Biden announced the US will send Ukraine another $425 million in military aid as he held a call with his Kyiv counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the 32-month-old war with Russia.

Biden Announces $425 Million Military Aid For Ukraine To ‘Strengthen Position Against Russia’

US President Joe Biden announced the US will send Ukraine another $425 million in military aid as he held a call with his Kyiv counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the 32-month-old war with Russia. 

US President Joe Biden announced the US will send Ukraine another $425 million in military aid as he held a call with his Kyiv counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the 32-month-old war with Russia.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden announced the US will send Ukraine another $425 million in military aid as he held a call with his Kyiv counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the 32-month-old war with Russia. The package will include munitions for the US-supplied National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, known as NASAMS, and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); RIM-7 missiles for air defense; Stinger anti-aircraft missiles; air-to-ground munitions; Javelins and other shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons.

Ukraine War: UK Snubs Zelenskyy, No War Ever Won By Single Weapon [Storm Shadow] | NATO divided?

Ukraine War: UK Snubs Zelenskyy, No War Ever Won By Single Weapon [Storm Shadow] | NATO divided?

Top Ukraine commanders make serious allegations against President Zelenskyy. They said they urged Zelenskyy to scrap Kursk invasion plan. Ex-Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny opposed the incursion. Emil Ishkulov, Commander of 80

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Was Warned Not To Invade Kursk: Ukrainian Army Officials 

Top Ukraine commanders make serious allegations against President Zelenskyy. They said they urged Zelenskyy to scrap Kursk invasion plan. Ex-Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny opposed the incursion. Emil Ishkulov, Commander of 80th Air Assault Brigade dismissed over opposition. Ishkulov was expelled in July despite protests from high-ranking officers.

Top Ukraine commanders make serious allegations against President Zelenskyy. They said they urged Zelenskyy to scrap Kursk invasion plan.

Top Ukraine commanders make serious allegations against President Zelenskyy. They said they urged Zelenskyy to scrap Kursk invasion plan. Ex-Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny opposed the incursion. Emil Ishkulov, Commander of 80th Air Assault Brigade dismissed over opposition. Ishkulov was expelled in July despite protests from high-ranking officers.

Storm Shadow Missiles: Game Changer For Ukraine?

Storm Shadow Missiles: Game Changer For Ukraine?

The Storm Shadow missiles are expected to be an effective asset for Ukraine in its war against Russia. The missile, also commonly called Scalp, is an Anglo-French weapon. While it has already been stockpiled in Ukraine's arsenal, it is yet to be used on targets beyond its borders. Media reports say the West may allow Kyiv to freely use the Storm Shadow missiles in mainland Russia.

Dmytro Kuleba's resignation comes after Russia launched one of the deadliest attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine Foreign Minister Quits After Russia’s Deadliest Strike On Military Facility

Dmytro Kuleba's resignation comes after Russia launched one of the deadliest attacks on Ukraine

The speaker of the Ukranian Parliament has said that country&rsquo;s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned.
Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said on his Facebook page that Kuleba&rsquo;s resignation request will be discussed by lawmakers at the next plenary meeting.
The development comes after Russia launched one of the deadliest attacks on Ukraine.
The foreign minister's resignation came as at least seven people were killed and 35 injured in an overnight strike in Lviv.
A child and a medical worker were among the dead and others are in critical condition.
The attack happened a day after two ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital in Poltava, killing more than 50 people &amp; wounding over 200.

Plague Or Preparation? Superbug Hits Ukraine Forces, European Doctors Clueless

Plague Or Preparation? Superbug Hits Ukraine Forces, European Doctors Clueless

As Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine's Donetsk, Large-scale assaults in Kurakhovo, Ugledar, Pokrovsk. Ukraine troops have withdraw from parts of Pokrovsk: report.

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Positions In Kursk To Take Back Territory, Intensifies Donetsk Offensive

As Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine's Donetsk, Large-scale assaults in Kurakhovo, Ugledar, Pokrovsk. Ukraine troops have withdraw from parts of Pokrovsk: report.

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian positions in Kursk. Coordinated ground offensive, air raids on Kyiv forces were carried out by Russian forces.&nbsp; Multiple Ukrainian positions were targeted with drones, and artillery shells.&nbsp;
 SU-34 jets hit Ukrainian logistics with cluster bombs.
 30,000 Russian troops were redeployed in Kursk Oblast, Many Ukrainian military personnel were captured in Kursk.
 As Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine's Donetsk, Large-scale assaults in Kurakhovo, Ugledar, Pokrovsk. Ukraine troops have withdraw from parts of Pokrovsk: report.
 Russia captured 2km of territory in Novohrodivka in 24 hours, Moscow claims to have controlled Kamyshevka area in Donetsk.

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