For today, links to reports from Agence France-Presse, the Kyiv Independent, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, Tass, and Reuters; others are accessible by clicking on their initials below. (GAZA entry for this date, so far, is HERE.) — MCM
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NEWER Putin says Russia will ‘intensify’ strikes on Ukraine after Belgorod attack. From AFP. President Vladimir Putin said today that Russia will “intensify” strikes against Ukraine after a deadly attack on the Russian city of Belgorod over the weekend left at least two dozen people dead and more than 100 injured. Saturday’s attack on Belgorod came after Moscow’s large-scale air assault on cities across Ukraine the day before, killing . . . READ MORE . . .
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NEWER Russia launches drones at Ukraine, air defense at work in Kyiv Oblast, by Igor Kossov | The Kyiv Independent Russia launched Shahed drones at Ukraine on this afternoon. The Kyiv regional military administration said that drones had been spotted in Kyiv Oblast, and air defense was at work in the region. Ukraine’s Air Force also . . . READ MORE . . .
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Russia launches record number of drones across Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue aerial attacks. From AP. KYIV — Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, the Ukrainian air force said today, while Russia also reported Ukrainian attacks. A 15-year-old boy was reported killed and seven people wounded after falling debris from one of 87 downed drones hit a residential building in the city of Odesa . . . READ MORE . . .
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As Russia-Ukraine war nears 2-year mark, Putin says no peace until goals are achieved. Rob Schmitz of NPR talks with Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at The New School in New York City, about Russian President Putin’s vision as Moscow grows increasingly isolated. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Death toll in New Year’s Eve shelling of Donetsk rises to 4. From Tass. DONETSK — At least four people were killed and 13 injured when the armed forces of Ukraine shelled downtown Donetsk on New Year’s Eve, the Donetsk People’s Republic leader Denis Pushilin wrote today on Telegram. “As of 02:00 a.m. [Moscow time, 11:00 p.m. GMT Sunday] . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year’s Day attacks. From Reuters. Ukraine’s shelling of the city of Donetsk today killed four people, a Russian-installed official in the eastern region of Ukraine said, while Russia’s air attacks on several Ukrainian regions killed at least one person, local officials said. Thirteen people . . . READ MORE . . .