Russian attack on #cancer treatment center in Kherson heinous act of cruelty against #civilians

#Russian forces struck an #oncology center with two guided aerial bombs, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported.

In his evening address, Zelensky said that there were no casualties as a result of the attack on the #medical facility as patients and medical staff sought shelter.

The oncology center, which has operated in a limited capacity since the start of the full-scale invasion, housed the only linear accelerator offering radiotherapy treatment in the city.

"The Russians could not have been unaware that this is specifically a medical facility, and one of great value to the residents of Kherson,"

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-on-cancer-treatment-center-in-kherson-heinous-act-of-cruelty-against-civilians-zelensky-says/

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Russian attack on cancer treatment center in Kherson 'heinous act of cruelty against civilians,' Zelensky says

The oncology center, which has operated in a limited capacity since the start of the full-scale invasion, housed the only linear accelerator offering radiotherapy treatment in the city.

Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Finnish commitment to defending their #sovereignty from an #imperialistic #Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since #Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for #defense.

#Finland has accelerated its preparedness for all types of war:

– #Nuclear
– Full scale invasion
– Responding to the numerous #hybrid #war attacks that Russia has stepped up since the full scale invasion of Ukraine.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/16/finland-accelerates-preparedness-for-war-in-all-forms

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Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine,...

EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation campaigns,

Proposed measures target more than a dozen individuals and three entities, including #Russian #intelligence officers and #media entrepreneurs, according to Bloomberg. The sanctions aim to counter destabilizing operations globally.

In addition, the #EU plans to #sanction around two dozen #Belarusian individuals for alleged #HumanRights violations or ties to President Alexander Lukashenko’s government, as part of a broader package expected to be approved by EU foreign ministers on Dec. 16 in Brussels.

https://kyivindependent.com/eu-to-impose-first-sanctions-on-russian-intelligence-over-disinformation-campaigns-bloomberg-reports/

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EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation campaigns, Bloomberg reports

The proposed measures target more than a dozen individuals and three entities, including Russian intelligence officers and media entrepreneurs, according to Bloomberg. The sanctions aim to counter destabilizing operations globally.

Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Oryol Oblast

#Videos posted on social media and shot by local residents appear to show a #drone hitting a storage tank and causing an explosions at an #OilDepot in #Oryol. Local residents claimed that at least one storage tank caught fire as a result of the attack, #ASTRA reported. It was not immediately clear which oil depot was targeted in the attack.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reportedly-strikes-oil-depot-in-russias-oryol-oblast/

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Ukraine reportedly strikes oil depot in Russia's Oryol Oblast

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in the city of Oryol overnight on Dec. 14, causing a large fire. Governor Andrey Klychkov later said that 11 drones were downed over the Oryol region.

Russia advances toward Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Ukraine makes progress near Kupiansk, Estonian intelligence says

#Russian troops continue to advance toward #Pokrovsk and #Kurakhove in #Donetsk Oblast, while #Ukrainian forces have made gains near #Kupiansk in #Kharkiv Oblast, the #Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Dec. 13, citing the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-advances-toward-pokrovsk-kurakhove-ukraine-makes-progress-on-kupiansk-direction-estonian-intelligence-says/

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Russia advances toward Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Ukraine makes progress near Kupiansk, Estonian intelligence says

Ukrainian forces are enjoying success in the Kupiansk sector, where two Russian bridgeheads that emerged during the crossing of the Oskil River were destroyed, Estonian intelligence said.

Denmark delivers second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

"Denmark's decisive leadership in defending lives stands out," he in a post on social media, adding: "With this additional reinforcement, our air shield is stronger than ever."

Zelensky added that the first batch of #Danish-provided #F-16 jets has already been deployed, and the second one will improve #Ukraine's air defense capabilities against ongoing #Russian missile strikes.

https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-delivers-second-batch-of-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-zelensky-announces/

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Denmark delivers second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Zelensky announces

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if all international partners demonstrated the same level of commitment then "Russian terror could already have been made impossible."

'Not a single day did this document work' — Zelensky on 30th anniversary of Budapest Memorandum

"Today marks 30 years of the #Budapest #Memorandum. Ten years of war. Not a single day did this document work," Zelensky said.

"And because of this, everyone in the world will now know that a mere signature — by any state — or any assurances or promises are not enough for security."

According to the Budapest Memorandum, the signatory countries — the U.K., Russia, and the U.S. — pledged to be guarantors of Ukraine's independence, as well as sovereignty, and refrained from using weapons or economic pressure against Ukraine. In exchange, Ukraine renounced its #nuclear status.

https://kyivindependent.com/not-single-day-did-this-document-work-zelensky-on-30th-anniversary-of-budapest-memorandum/

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'Not a single day did this document work' — Zelensky on 30th anniversary of Budapest Memorandum

Zelensky added that effective guarantees are currently needed for Ukraine's security, namely "real alliances and a real security foundation within the country," as well as "weapons that enable defense and deterrence of the enemy."

#Russian attacks on undersea cables 'most serious threat' to our infrastructure

#Russians are carrying out a program they have had for decades. It's called the Russian Undersea Research Program, which is a euphemism for a paramilitary structure, very well-funded, that is mapping out all of our #cables and our #energy #pipelines

It has so-called research ships. They have little #submarines underneath. They have unmanned, uncrewed, remotely operated vehicles they have divers and #explosives’, he tells Euronews’ Europe Conversation.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/28/russian-attacks-on-undersea-cables-most-serious-threat-to-our-infrastructure-nato

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #Internet #energy

NATO cyber expert says Russian interference growing across Europe

Recent interference in undersea cables in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania an example of growing cyber and hybrid interference by Russia, says NATO expert. #TheEuropeConversation

Protests erupt across Georgia in defiance of government's anti-EU stance

Mass #protests against the pro-#Russian government have broken out in major cities across #Georgia, despite police attempts to disperse demonstrators, the Georgian outlet Sova News reported on Nov. 30.

The protests were sparked by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's decision to postpone Georgia's accession to the #European Union until 2028.

Police reportedly used pepper spray and water cannons to disperse demonstrators in #Tbilisi on Nov. 29, but protests have now spread to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities.

https://kyivindependent.com/protests-erupt-across-georgia-in-defiance-of-governments-anti-eu-stance/

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Protests erupt across Georgia in defiance of government's anti-EU stance

Protests have now spread from Tbilisi to Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Gurjaani, and other Georgian cities, sparked by the government's decision to postpone EU accession talks.

CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes

Following the full-scale #invasion, the #CERN Council in 2022 declared its intention to terminate its International Cooperation Agreements (ICAs) with #Russia and #Belarus after their expiration in 2024. The Council affirmed the decision in fall of 2023

https://kyivindependent.com/cern-ends-cooperation-with-russian-institutes/

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CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Alternative to #Geneva Conventions

This is an attempt to show the world the consequences of a ‘neutral’ attitude to crimes against humanity. If we continue to ignore #Russia's violation of the Geneva Conventions, it will mean that we live in a new reality where torture and murder are allowed.

The document is an alternative to the #GenevaConventions

Its articles describe the "norms" of the Russian Federation regarding the treatment of prisoners of war: #abuse, #beatings, #starvation, sexual #violence, #torture, etc.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/22/7485896/

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Alternative to Geneva Conventions created in Ukraine

The Moscow Conventions were presented in Ukraine, consisting of 137 articles based on real-life accounts of former prisoners of war, their relatives and brothers-in-arms.

MI6 chief says Putin is sabre-rattling with nuclear weapons and Russia is behind #sabotage in #Europe

"Our security - #British, #French, #European and #transatlantic - will be jeopardised," he said.

"We have recently uncovered a staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe, even as Putin and his acolytes resort to #nuclear sabre-rattling to sow fear about the consequences of aiding #Ukraine," Moore said.

He stated that the expense of assisting Ukraine is clearly understood but added, "The cost of not doing so would be immeasurably larger. If #Putin succeeds, #China will consider the consequences, #NorthKorea will be emboldened, and #Iran will become much more dangerous."

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/29/7486899/

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MI6 chief says Putin is sabre-rattling with nuclear weapons and Russia is behind sabotage in Europe

Russia is conducting a “staggeringly reckless campaign” of sabotage in Europe, as well as increasing nuclear sabre-rattling to deter other countries from helping Ukraine.

'Honestly, go fuck yourself' — Ukrainians react to Joe Rogan’s rant on Ukraine

#Rogan, one of the world's most popular #podcasters, has sparked outrage in Ukraine, after claiming that Kyiv and its Western allies, rather than Russia, "are about to start World War III."

Despite the long-running nuclear rhetoric emanating from the #Kremlin, and the fact Moscow launched the full-scale #invasion of #Ukraine in the first place, Rogan pinned all the blame for the escalation of international tensions on Biden and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

https://kyivindependent.com/honestly-go-f-k-yourself-ukrainians-react-to-joe-rogans-rant-on-ukraine/

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'Honestly, go f**k yourself' — Ukrainians react to Joe Rogan’s rant on Ukraine

Joe Rogan, one of the world's most popular podcasters, has sparked outrage in Ukraine, after claiming that Kyiv and its Western allies, rather than Russia, "are about to start World War III." In an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience last Friday,...

Lithuania hands note of protest to Russian charge d'affaires over war crimes in Ukraine

"As Russia continues its aggression against Ukraine and increasingly shells Ukrainian cities, their residents and the critical infrastructure, reports of unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war being shot by #Russian forces and other #WarCrimes committed by the aggressor appear with appalling regularity," the #Lithuanian Foreign Ministry stated.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/26/7486435/

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Lithuania hands note of protest to Russian charge d’affaires over war crimes in Ukraine

On Tuesday, 26 November, Lithuania presented Russian charge d’affaires Alexander Elkin with a letter of protest against Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine.

'You're repeating Russian #propaganda,' Ukrainian boxing champion Klitschko responds to Joe #Rogan

"You talk about sending American weapons to Ukraine, which you believe will lead to World War III. #Putin’s Russia is in trouble, so Putin wants to scare you and people like you.

His war was supposed to last three days. It lasted three years thanks to the heroism and sacrifice of Ukrainians," Klitschko said in the video.

https://kyivindependent.com/joe-rogan-klitschko/

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'You're repeating Russian propaganda,' Ukrainian boxing champion Klitschko responds to Joe Rogan

"You talk about sending American weapons to Ukraine, which you believe will lead to the Third World War. Putin’s Russia is in trouble, so Putin wants to scare you and people like you," Ukrainian former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko said.

Russian opposition holds anti-war march in Berlin

The event's participants are calling for Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of #political #prisoners, and to try Putin as a #WarCriminal, Deutsche Welle reported.

The event, which had been planned in advance, took place the same day as #Russia launched one of its largest strikes on Ukrainian cities and the energy grid, killing and injuring civilians.

While the German police estimated the initial number of participants to be 1,800, the independent news outlet Meduza counted up to 6,000-7,000 people

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-opposition-holds-anti-war-march-in-berlin/

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Russian opposition holds anti-war march in Berlin

The event's participants are calling for Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine, the release of political prisoners, and to try Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal.

Russian missile attacks on Sumy kills 11 & injure 89 #civilians

Regional authorities reported that a Russian ballistic missile hit a #residential building in Sumy around 9:30 p.m. local time, killing 11 people. At least 89 people were injured in the overnight attacks, including 11 children.

Among those killed were a 9-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, authorities said.

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-on-sumy-kill-8-injure-49/

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Russian missile attacks on Sumy kill 11, injure 89

Russia launched multiple missile attacks on the city of Sumy overnight on Nov. 18.

EU has 'convincing' evidence of reported Chinese attack drone production for Russia

The lethal aid in question reportedly refers to a Chinese firm's role in attack #drone production for Russia in its war against #Ukraine. Reuters reported on Sept. 25 citing European intelligence sources that #Russia has secretly established a development and production program in #China for attack #drones to be used in the war.

"We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are shipped to Russia," a senior EU official told Politico on Nov. 15.

https://kyivindependent.com/eu-china/

#RussianAggression #EU #ChinaExports #Warmongers

EU has 'convincing' evidence of reported Chinese attack drone production for Russia, media reports

"We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are shipped to Russia," a senior EU official told Politico on Nov. 15.

Western inaction on Ukraine’s security guarantees opens door to global nuclear proliferation

Western indecision in Ukraine’s pursuit of #security #guarantees risks triggering a global chain reaction, with nations turning to #nuclear #weapons as a deterrent in the absence of reliable security commitments.

#Ukraine's security commitment - the #Budapest #Memorandum of 1994 - is currently and has been repeatably violated

https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-western-inaction-on-ukraines-security-guarantees-opens-door-to-global-nuclear-proliferation/

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Opinion: Western inaction on Ukraine’s security guarantees opens door to global nuclear proliferation

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is approaching its 11th year, with three years of full-scale war. In search of security guarantees like NATO membership, Ukraine has been left in limbo due to Russian-occupied territories and Western bureaucracy. In...

Putin not interested in negotiations with Kyiv, he strives to destroy Ukrainian statehood - #ISW

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) observe that Russian leader Vladimir #Putin is showing a clear lack of interest in a negotiated #ceasefire, remaining intent on #destroying #Ukraine's statehood

Quote: "Russian President [sic] Vladimir Putin continues to communicate that he is uninterested in a negotiated ceasefire and is committed to achieving his goal of destroying Ukrainian statehood."

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/1/7482413/

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Putin not interested in negotiations with Kyiv, he strives to destroy Ukrainian statehood – ISW

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) observe that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is showing a clear lack of interest in a negotiated ceasefire, remaining intent on destroying Ukraine’s statehood.