For now, links to reports from Reuters, National Public Radio, and Tass ; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM

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Moscow ends self-proclaimed ceasefire, vows to press ahead in Ukraine. From Reuters. Russia’s bombing of regions in eastern Ukraine killed at least two people overnight, local officials said today, after Moscow ended a self-declared Christmas ceasefire and vowed to push on with combat until it reaches a victory over its neighbour. Ukraine rejected the truce, and the . . . READ MORE . . .

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The U.S. is sending Ukraine its largest aid package yet. Reported by Scott Simon and Greg Myre | NPR The U.S. is sending Ukraine its largest aid package yet, but it does not include everything the eastern European country wanted. Click HERE to listen and read.

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Foreign aid to Ukraine a money laundering scheme, head of Chechnya says. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Western aid to Ukraine is a working money laundering scheme, Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov said today. “I see that some are worried about the foreign aid to Ukraine. Do not worry! This is a working money laundering scheme. Western and Ukrainian officials will embezzle these funds, and no more than 15% . . . READ MORE . . .

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Why negotiating an end to the Russia-Ukraine war should be a priority. Ayesha Rascoe of NPR talks with Georgetown professor Charles Kupchan about why negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine should be a priority, for those countries as well as their allies. Click HERE to listen and read when audio and text become available.

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