Ukraine: Russia continues its missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing widespread damage and civilian casualties. The city of Odesa was hit by a missile strike on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens more.

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Pope Francis Urges Peace on Christmas Eve, Laments "Futile" War in #Ukraine (Religion) - Religious leader delivers strong message for global unity and ceasefire during annual Christmas Eve mass.

Hopes for Quick Passage of Ukraine Aid Bill Dim as Border Talks Drag On: Hopes for a quick passage of a new aid package for Ukraine are dimming as talks between congressional Democrats and Republicans over border security drag on. The $45 billion aid package is seen as critical for helping Ukraine continue its fight against Russia. #Russia #Ukraine

The ongoing war in #Ukraine and Europe's dependence on #Russian gas have created a perfect storm for a potential energy crisis this winter. Reduced gas supplies and soaring prices are raising concerns about shortages and possible energy rationing across the continent.

✈️ Europe Faces Potential Energy Crisis in the New Year

The ongoing war in Ukraine and reliance on Russian gas have left Europe vulnerable to an energy crisis this winter. Explore the potential consequences and possible solutions. #Europe

Political developments: In the United States, a new report suggests that former President #Trump would attempt to reshape US foreign policy on China, NATO, and Ukraine if he were re-elected. In Canada, public opinion polls indicate that a majority of voters believe Prime Minister Trudeau should resign and anticipate an election in 2024. #UnitedStates

Ukraine war developments: Ukrainian troops reportedly face artillery shortages and have been forced to scale back some operations, highlighting the challenges faced by the country in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, there are concerns about potential military escalations between Russia and NATO, with Finland making moves to bolster its military ties with the US. #UkraineWar

#EU Considers New #Russia Sanctions as War in #Ukraine Continues: The European Union contemplates further sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, aiming to pressure them to cease hostilities. #InternationalNews

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#PDF_Download Frontline Ukraine: Crisis in the Borderlands by Richard Sakwa

The unfolding crisis in Ukraine has brought the world to the brink of a new Cold War. As Russia and Ukraine tussle for Crimea and the eastern regions, relations between Putin and the West have reached an all-time low. How did we get here? Richard Sakwa here unpicks the story of Russo-Ukrainian relations and traces the path to the recent disturbances through the events which have forced Ukraine, a country internally divided between East and West, to choose between closer union with Europe or its historic ties with Russia. As the first full account of the Ukraine crisis from the Euromaidan Protests to the catastrophe of MH17 and up to the October 2014 parliamentary elections, Frontline Ukraine explains the origins, developments and global significance of the internal and external battle for Ukraine. With all eyes focused on the region, Sakwa unravels the myths and misunderstandings of the situation, providing

#PDF_Download Ukraine: A Nation on the Borderland by Karl Schlögel , Gerrit Jackson (Translator)

Ukraine is a country caught in a political tug of war: looking East to Russia and West to the European Union, this pivotal nation has long been a pawn in a global ideological game. And since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in March 2014 in response to the Ukrainian Euromaidan protests against oligarchical corruption, the game has become one of life and death.

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The West has woken up to the uncomfortable fact that Russia has long believed it is at war with them, the most egregious example of which is Vladimir Putin's hacking of the US elections. For Western governments, used to believing in the post-Cold War peace dividend, it came as a shock to find the liberal international order is under threat from an aggressive Russia. The 'End of History - loudly proclaimed in 1991 - has been replaced by the 'Return of History.' Putin's War Against Ukraine came three years earlier when he launched an unprovoked war in the Donbas and annexed the Crimea. Putin's war against Ukraine has killed over 30, 000 civilians, Ukrainian and Russian soldiers and Russian proxies, forced a third of the population of the Donbas to flee, illegally nationalised Ukrainian state and private entities in the Crimea and the Donbas, destroyed huge areas of the infrastructure and econo

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Three years after the political novice Volodymyr Zelensky was elected to Ukraine’s highest office, he found himself catapulted into the role of war-time leader. The former comedian has become the public face of his country’s courageous and bloody struggle against a brutal invasion. Zelensky’s extraordinary leadership in the face of Russia’s aggression is an inspiration to everyone who stands opposed to the appalling violence unleashed on Ukraine.

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Illustrated investigation of the forces fighting today's civil war in Ukraine, including Russian regular and clandestine units.

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An exploration into the culinary identity of eastern Europe through stunning food and travel photography, interspersed with stories and memories of tiny buildings called summer kitchens.In this new cookbook from award-winning author Olia Hercules, explore the diversity of Ukraine’s cuisine and heritage through the alluring window of summer kitchens—small structures alongside the main house where people cook and preserve summer fruits and vegetables for the winter months. Featuring 100 superb recipes, a gorgeous collection of food and lifestyle images, and evocative personal narrative, Hercules illustrates how the region’s cuisine varies as much as the landscapes, climate, and produce through her travels to the Carpathians, the Black Sea, the shores of the Danube and Dnieper, and her native land.

#PDF_Download Ukraine and Russia: From Civilized Divorce to Uncivil War by Paul D'Anieri

D'Anieri explores the dynamics within Ukraine, between Ukraine and Russia, and between Russia and the West, that emerged with the collapse of the Soviet Union and eventually led to war in 2014. Proceeding chronologically, this book shows how Ukraine's separation from Russia in 1991, at the time called a 'civilized divorce', led to what many are now calling 'a new Cold War'. He argues that the conflict has worsened because of three underlying factors - the security dilemma, the impact of democratization on geopolitics, and the incompatible goals of a post-Cold War Europe. Rather than a peaceful situation that was squandered, D'Anieri argues that these were deep-seated pre-existing disagreements that could not be bridged, with concerning implications for the resolution of the Ukraine conflict. The book also shows how this war fits into broader patterns of contemporary international conflict and sh

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Poland, 1944. After the Soviet liberation of Lwów from Germany, the city remains a battleground between resistance fighters and insurgent armies, its loyalties torn between Poland and Ukraine.

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Conventional wisdom dictates that Ukraine's political crises can be traced to the linguistic differences and divided political loyalties that have long fractured the country. However, this theory obscures the true significance of Ukraine's recent civic revolution and the conflict's crucial international dimension. The 2013-14 Ukrainian revolution presented authoritarian powers in Russia with both a democratic and a geopolitical challenge. In reality, political conflict in Ukraine is reflective of global discord, stemming from differing views on state power, civil society, and democracy.

Double blow for Putin as navy attacked and #Ukraine forces 'punch through front line'. The Independent reports that the Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ was attacked on Friday, killing and wounding dozens. #News

#Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to #Russia is a significant event. It will be the first time that Xi has left China since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will be the first time that he has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in person since the start of the war in Ukraine.

The visit is expected to signal a closer relationship between China and Russia. The two countries have already been working more closely together in recent years, and Xi's visit is likely to further strengthen this relationship.

The visit is also likely to be a concern for the United States and its allies. The US and its allies have been trying to isolate Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine, and China's support for Russia could undermine their efforts. #News

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's visit to #Ukraine is a sign of the UK's continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Truss's visit comes at a time when Ukraine is facing a difficult situation on the battlefield. #Russian forces have made gains in the east of the country, and Ukrainian forces are struggling to hold them back.

Truss's visit is also a way of putting pressure on Russia to end the war. Truss has said that the UK will not recognize any gains that Russia makes in Ukraine, and that the UK will continue to sanction Russia until it withdraws its forces. #News

Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, with Russian forces targeting several areas in the east of the country today, including the city of Kharkiv. According to the Ukrainian military, Russian forces targeted homes and apartment buildings in Kharkiv, killing 10 civilians and injuring dozens.

Russian forces have also launched attacks on other areas in eastern Ukraine, including the city of Donetsk. According to the Ukrainian military, Russian forces targeted military and civilian sites in Donetsk, killing 15 civilians and injuring dozens. #Ukraine_war #News

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Interference in American elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics in Europe. War in Ukraine. In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has waged a concerted campaign to expand its influence and undermine Western institutions. But how and why did all this come about, and who has orchestrated it?

The train of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un entered Russian territory on Thursday, raising speculation about a possible visit to Russia.

Kim Jong-un's last visit to Russia was in 2019.

Kim Jong-un's entry into Russia comes at a time when tensions between Russia and the West are escalating over the war in Ukraine. #North_Korean #Kim_Jong -un #News

Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian cities, killing hundreds of civilians.

On Thursday, Russia bombed the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing at least 10 civilians.

Russia also bombed the city of Mariupol, where it is believed that nearly 2,000 people are trapped in the Azovstal steel plant. #Ukraine #News

#Russia and #Ukraine have exchanged accusations of launching attacks on disputed territories. Russia has claimed that Ukraine launched a missile attack on the Crimean Peninsula, while Ukraine has claimed that Russia bombed the city of Odessa.
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