For today, links to reports from the Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, Agence France-Presse, Tass, the Associated Press, National Public Radio, and Reuters; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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Massive cyberattack reported on Ukrainian bank, phone operator, by Nate Ostiller and news desk | The Kyiv Independent A “massive” hacker attack was reported today by Monobank, one of Ukraine’s largest banks, the company’s co-founder and CEO Oleh Horokhovskyi said. The news came as the Ukrainian telecommunications company Kyivstar said earlier . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine’s largest mobile operator knocked out in cyberattack, millions lose phone and Internet service. From Kyiv Post. Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, was taken down by a cyberattack today morning, resulting in some 24.3 million subscribers losing their phone and internet service, while shops throughout the country were unable to process credit payments. In Lviv . . . READ MORE . . .
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NEWER Ukraine says suspects Russia behind massive hacking attack. From AFP. Ukraine pointed the finger at Russia’s secret service over a massive hacker attack today that disrupted services for the country’s main phone operator. Ukraine’s SBU security service said it had . . . READ MORE . . .
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NEWER Platoon formed from ex-Wagner PMC fighters carries out first assault near Artyomovsk. From Tass. MOSCOW — The commander of a platoon dubbed Kamerton (Tuning Fork), consisting of fighters from the now-defunct Wagner Private Military Company now incorporated into the ranks of the Akhmat special forces group, says it has carried out a successful assault on . . . READ MORE . . .
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NEWER Zelenskyy appears to change few minds on grim Capitol Hill as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse, by Lisa Mascaro and Stephen Groves | AP WASHINGTON — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told senators today that with U.S. aid his fighters can beat back the Russian invasion. But with funding in doubt, his grim trip to Capitol Hill was far from the hero’s welcome he received last winter. His . . . READ MORE . . .
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NEWER Zelenskiy makes 11th hour plea for Ukraine war funds in Washington, by Patricia Zengerle, Richard Cowan and Trevor Hunnicutt | Reuters WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill today to make a last-ditch plea to keep military support flowing as he battles Russia, but faced a skeptical reception from some Republicans. Wearing . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is in Washington to make plea to Congress for funding. Reported by Mara Liasson and Michel Martin | NPR Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes to Washington to meet President Biden. Together, they’ll make a last-ditch plea to Congress for aid as funding has stalled. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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FROM DEC. 11 Seeking more U.S. aid, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Washington. Reported by Deirdre Walsh | NPR Ukrainian President Zelensky is coming to Washington Tuesday to make a plea for Congress to approve more money to help in the country’s war against Russia. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.