For today, links to reports from National Public Radio, Reuters, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date. so far is HERE.) — MCM

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Senate fails to advance Ukraine aid despite dire warnings from Biden, by Lexie Schapitl and Eric McDaniel | NPR  Senate Republicans have voted to prevent the Senate from starting debate on a $110 billion national security finding, including money for Ukraine and Israel, over demands that Democrats include immigration policy measures in the package. President Biden said on Wednesday that Congress needed to approve funding for Ukraine before it leaves Washington for the holidays or . . . READ MORE . . .

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Ukraine’s latest weapons request includes THAAD air defenses and F-18s, by Mike Stone | Reuters  WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s latest list of U.S. weapons it says it needs to fight the Russian military includes sophisticated air defense systems, F-18 “Hornet” fighter jets, drones, Apache and Blackhawk helicopters, according to documents seen by Reuters. Ukrainian Ministry of Defense officials on Wednesday presented a list that has a few surprises including big-ticket items like . . . READ MORE . . .

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China calls on sides of conflict in Ukraine to redouble efforts to achieve peace. From Tass. UNITED NATIONS — China is calling on all sides of the conflict in Ukraine to take a pragmatic stance and intensify efforts to achieve peace, said Geng Shuang, China’s deputy envoy to the UN. “China’s position . . . READ MORE . . .