First, links to reports from Yahoo News, Tass, Reuters, the Moscow Times, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Zelenskyy’s team to present peace formula in February. From Yahoo News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s team plans to present a peace formula on or around 24 February 2023, according to a Wall Street Journal article that referred to European and Ukrainian sources. According to the newspaper, Zelenskyy’s team is currently fleshing out the plan. U.S., Ukrainian and NATO officials have . . . Click HERE for Yahoo summary.
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Kremlin unaware of Kiev’s latest preparations for ‘peace formula’. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Kremlin is unaware of Ukraine’s alleged preparation of a peace plan, while Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s recent statements about a peaceful solution are detached from reality, the Russian presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters today. On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal . . . READ MORE . . .
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U.S. to approve Ukraine aid including arms after Zelenskiy visit, by Steve Holland, Dan Peleschuk and Olena Harmash | Reuters * New package would bring U.S. aid to almost $100 billion * U.S. officials say one Patriot system won’t change war * Russia threatens oil output cut in response to price cap | WASHINGTON/KYIV, Dec 23 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers were expected to approve a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine on Friday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned from Washington with the promise of Patriot missiles to help fend off Russia’s invasion. The military and economic assistance, part . . . READ MORE . . .
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Moscow warns of ban on oil sales to countries joining price cap. From the Moscow Times. A senior Russian official warned today that Moscow would ban oil sales to countries that join a Western price cap on the country’s crude. President Vladimir Putin said he plans to lay out next week the Kremlin’s response to the $60 per barrel price cap imposed this month by the European Union, G7 countries and Australia . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian activist, former politician and mom looks back on a year of war. Reported by Jonaki Mehta, Courtney Dorning and Mary Louise Kelly | NPR Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ukrainian activist Hanna Hopko about what 2022 has been like for her and her family living through the war. Click HERE to listen.
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Why Christmas in Ukraine may be celebrated on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7. Reported by Tim Mak | NPR Even the day that Christmas falls on is a matter of vigorous dispute in Ukraine. In the context of the ongoing war with Russia, the question has taken on new meaning. Click HERE to listen.
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