For today, links to seven reports: from Reuters, Kyiv Post, the Kyiv Independent, Tass, Agence France-Presse, and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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Russian drones attack Kyiv in overnight strike. From Reuters. KYIV — — Russia launched attack drones at Kyiv in its latest overnight air strike on the Ukrainian capital, city officials said today. Air defences destroyed . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from Kyiv Post.
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FROM NOV. 30 Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 4, injures 24, by Abbey Fenbert and news desk | The Kyiv Independent Russia attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Saturday evening, killing four people and injuring at least 24 others. READ MORE . . .
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Russian forces liberate DPR’s Petrovka, Ilyinka over past day — top brass. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Russian armed forces have liberated Petrovka and Ilyinka in the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to the Defense Ministry, which said Russian servicemen also . . . READ MORE . . .
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FROM NOV. 28 Putin says Ukraine barrage was ‘response’ to ATACMS attack on Russia. From AFP. President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that a massive air attack against Ukraine was Moscow’s “response” to Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with Western missiles. He has previously . . . READ MORE . . .
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Top EU officials visit Ukraine in show of solidarity, by Dan Peleschuk | Reuters KYIV — European Council President Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv today, using the first day in their new roles to send a message of support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. READ MORE . . .
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Putin signs off on record defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv. From AP. KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. READ MORE . . .