First, links to reports from the Associated Press, teleSUR, Tass, Politico, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Russia warns ‘consequences’ if U.S. missiles sent to Ukraine, by Jamey Keaten | AP KYIV — Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned today that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be “another provocative move by the U.S.” that could prompt a response from Moscow. Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said “the U.S. has effectively become a party” to the war in Ukraine, following reports that it will provide Kyiv with Patriot surface-to-air missiles, the most advanced the West . . . READ MORE . . .
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What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine? by | AP WASHINGTON — Patriot missile systems have long been a hot ticket item for the U.S. and allies in contested areas of the world as a coveted shield against incoming missiles. In Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific, they guard against potential strikes from Iran, Somalia and North Korea. So it was a critical turning point when news broke this week that the U.S. . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine carries out ‘most massive attack’ on Donetsk since 2014. From teleSUR. On Thursday, the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) denounced that the Ukrainian army launched over 40 rockets from MLRS Grad against civilian areas of the city of Donetsk. “Ukrainian fascists have committed another war crime,” Mayor Alexei Kulemzin said. “At exactly 7.00 am, they subjected downtown Donetsk to the most massive attack since . . . READ MORE . . .
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EU, NATO expected to issue joint declaration on Ukraine soon – Politico. From Tass. BRUSSELS — The European Union and NATO are about to formally issue a joint call for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine, and to pledge their full support to authorities in Kiev, Politico reported on Wednesday. According to a draft declaration seen by Politico, the document has been in the works for more than a year. It also includes a separate section addressing China, which was added at Germany’ initiative, one of the diplomats told . . . READ MORE . . .
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EU and NATO near long-delayed joint pledge to back Ukraine, by Jacopo Barigazzi | Politico After months of delays, the EU and NATO are expected to soon formally issue a joint call for Russia to stop its war and leave Ukraine, and to pledge full support to Kyiv. The declaration, a draft of which . . . READ MORE . . .
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The global supply trail that leads to Russia’s killer drones, by Stephen Grey, Maurice Tamman and Maria Zholobova | Reuters — The hundreds of Russian drones hovering ominously over the Ukrainian battlefield owe their existence to an elastic, sanctions-evading supply chain that often runs through a shabby office above a Hong Kong marketplace, and sometimes through a yellow stucco home in suburban Florida. The “Sea Eagle” Orlan 10 UAV is a deceptive, relatively low-tech and . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian refugee sells food and horseradish schnapps at a German Christmas market. Reported by Rob Schmitz | NPR An 18th century Baroque Palace on the edge of Berlin is home to one of Germany’s many Christmas markets. There are a variety of food stalls — not to mention a special kind of Ukrainian schnapps. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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