First, links to reports from the Associated Press, Sky News, Tass, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. Then, commentary from the Los Angeles Times. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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NEWER Russian naval ship in Crimea damaged in airstrike by Ukrainian forces, Russian Defense Ministry says. From AP. KYIV — A Russian naval ship in Crimea was damaged in an airstrike by Ukrainian forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said today. It said the landing ship Novocherkassk was hit at a base in the city of Feodosia by plane-launched guided missiles, adding that two Ukrainian fighter jets were destroyed by anti-aircraft fire during the attack. READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian air force damages Russian ship in attack, as explosions seen in Crimean port town. From Sky News. Ukraine says it has carried out an air strike on the port town of Feodosia in Crimea. Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of Ukraine‘s air force said that the attack destroyed a Russian Navy vessel known as the landing Novocherkask ship. Writing . . . READ MORE . . .
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NEWER One killed, two wounded, buildings damaged in Ukrainian strike on Crimea — regional head. From Tass. SIMFEROPOL — One person has been killed and another two have been wounded in an attack by Ukrainian forces on Feodosia, Crimea, while six buildings incurred damage, Head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov said. “Unfortunately, as . . . READ MORE . . .
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To get Ukraine funding, Biden may have to compromise on U.S. border security. Reported by Franco Ordoñez | NPR President Biden says he’s willing to compromise on border security as he tries to secure a Ukraine funding deal. We look at what that could mean for the 2024 election. Click HERE to listen and read.
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For the first time in more than a century, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec 25. From NPR. For the first time in more than a century, Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25. Ukraine used to observe the holiday next month like Russia. Now, they believe their future lies in the west. Click HERE to listen and read.
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Congress leaves Ukraine twisting in the wind, by Doyle McManus | Los Angeles Times Ukraine’s war to repel Russia’s invasion suffered two major setbacks this year. The first . . . READ MORE . . .
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MAY BE CONTINUED