For today, links to nine reports: from Reuters, the Moscow Times, the Kyiv Independent, Tass, Agence France-Presse, and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA, SYRIA and MEDIA entries for this date, so far, are HERE, HERE and HERE.) — MCM
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Russian plant fire rages on, 24 hours after Ukrainian attack. From Reuters. MOSCOW — Russian firefighters today were still battling a fire reported to have broken out at an oil depot near an air base for strategic bombers in the Volga region, more than 24 hours after a Ukrainian drone attack. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from the Moscow Times.
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Ukraine’s 47th Brigade releases video of ‘massive’ Russian attack repelled in Kursk Oblast, by Kateryna Denisova | The Kyiv Independent Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade said today that it had, together with other units, repelled a “massive” Russian assault in the embattled Kursk Oblast, releasing footage of the engagement. READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine’s allies adopt plans of support to Kiev until 2027 — Pentagon. From Tass. BERLIN — Participants of the U.S.-led contact group coordinating arms supplies to Ukraine have approved roadmaps on eight areas of military cooperation with the Kiev government leading to the year 2027, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said today, opening the group’s 25th meeting at the US air base in Ramstein, Germany. READ MORE . . .
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Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Trump era begins , by Trevor Hunnicutt | Reuters. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia’s economy this week, according to a U.S. official, as part of measures to bolster Kyiv’s war effort against Moscow before Donald Trump takes office. READ MORE . . .
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Russia hammers Ukrainian army, equipment in over 160 areas in past day. From Tass. MOSCOW — Russian forces struck amassed Ukrainian manpower and military hardware in more than 160 areas over the past day in the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said today. READ MORE . . .
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EU ready to lead Ukraine support ‘if U.S. not willing’: Kallas. From AFP, The EU’s foreign policy chief said today that she hopes the United States will keep supporting Ukraine after president-elect Donald Trump takes office and that if not, the EU was ready to take the lead. READ MORE . . .
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FROM JAN. 8 U.S. to announce new weapons package for Ukraine as defense leaders prepare to meet in Germany. From Reuters. WASHINGTON — The U.S. is expected to announce $500 million in military aid for Ukraine on Thursday at a final gathering of President Joe Biden’s weapons pledging conferences, meetings Kyiv says have been critical to its defense against Russia. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for Jan. 7 report from AP.