First, links to reports from Reuters, Tass, the Moscow Times, and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Fighting rages in east Ukraine, West eyes more sanctions on Russia, by Nick Starkov and Pavel Polityuk | Reuters * Heavy fighting rages in eastern, southern Ukraine * Russia says US not showing ‘constructive’ approach to war * EU, G7 meetings on Monday could bring more sanctions on Russia * Zelenskiy speaks with leaders of U.S., France, Turkey | KYIV — Russian forces pounded targets in eastern and southern Ukraine with missiles, drones and artillery, Ukraine’s General Staff said today, while millions remained without power in subzero temperatures after further strikes on key infrastructure. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke with the leaders of the United States, France and Turkey ahead of planned Group of Seven (G7) and EU meetings today that . . . READ MORE . . .
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EU fails to agree on 9th package of sanctions against Russia, says Borrell. From Tass. BRUSSELS — EU members failed to agree on the ninth package of sanctions against Russia in time during a meeting in Brussels among top diplomats. Disagreements do remain, so the ministerial deliberations on the sanctions will be very difficult, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrel said today. “This Council is . . . READ MORE . . .
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Kyiv Says Will Resume Counteroffensive as Soon as Ground Freezes. From the Moscow Times. Ukrainian forces will actively resume their counterattack as soon as winter weather freezes the ground and allows for the passage of military equipment, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Sunday. He said damp soil from rains made . . . READ MORE . . .
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Dog therapy for kids facing the trauma of the war in Ukraine, by E. Eduardo Castillo | AP BOYARKA, Ukraine — Bice is an American pit bull terrier with an important and sensitive job in Ukraine — comforting children traumatized by Russia’s war. The playful 8-year-old gray dog arrived on time this week to a rehabilitation center on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, ready to start his duties. As . . . READ MORE . . .
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