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Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs

The BRICS member states will be hit with 100% tariffs on their goods if they try to introduce a reserve currency to rival the dollar, US President-elect Donald Trump has warned. He has repeatedly threatened to use tariffs to achieve his geopolitical goals.

France claims Iran close to nuclear weapons

Tehran could acquire a nuclear weapon within months, Nicolas Lerner, the head of the French Foreign Intelligence Service, has claimed.

North Korea gave Russia dozens of ballistic missiles, millions of artillery shells: Ukraine

North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 100 short-range ballistic missiles, and 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) has announced

Ukraine suggests ending ‘hot phase’ of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories

To end the "hot phase of the war", NATO would have to offer membership to Ukrainian territory under government control, with the invitation recognizing the country's internationally recognized borders, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in an interview with Sky News

Putin claims Russian missiles more powerful than those supplied to Ukraine by US, Europe

The Russian military possesses longer-range and more powerful missiles than any of the Western analogues supplied to Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has claimed.

Washington urges Kyiv to lower draft age to 18 amid Ukraine troop shortage

The Joe Biden administration called on Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in an effort to increase troop numbers, the Associated Press has reported, citing an unnamed senior administration official.

Biden unlikely to deliver full planned multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration: Report

The US administration may not be able to deliver the promised multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before President Joe Biden's term ends, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

NATO chief says Ukraine not in strong position to negotiate with Russia

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has stated that Ukraine is not in a strong enough position to begin negotiating an end to the war with Russia. He added any deal struck must “prevent the Russians from getting what they want".

Ukraine could be pushed into talks with Russia ‘within months’: Report

US officials are beginning to concede that Ukraine may be forced to negotiate with Russia and might ultimately have to give up territory it considers its own, the Washington Post has reported, citing anonymous sources.

Biden asking US Congress for $24bn in Ukraine aid, arms replenishment ahead of Trump return: Report

President Joe Biden is quietly asking the US Congress to greenlight an additional $24 billion in assistance to Ukraine and to replenish provided weapons before he leaves office, Politico Pro reported, citing an obtained document.

Over 50% of Americans oppose military aid for Ukraine: Survey

US citizens remain split on whether to continue sending military support to Ukraine, with a razor-thin majority voicing opposition, according to a CBS/YouGov poll.

US officially confirms greenlight for strikes deep inside Russia by Ukraine

Washington has officially confirmed a policy change allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia using US-supplied ATACMS missiles.

Germany plans to turn public buildings into bomb shelters amid fears of war with Russia

Authorities in Germany are drawing up plans to use metro stations as air attack shelters in response to the growing risk of war with Russia, according to a report.

Russia says ‘hotheads’ talking about sending EU forces to Ukraine

There is no consensus among EU countries on whether to send troops to Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated, calling those discussing the possibility “hotheads".

Russia recruits Yemeni mercenaries for Ukraine war: Report

Moscow has recruited hundreds of mercenaries from Yemen to fight in its war against Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) has claimed in a report.

Young British mercenary captured in Russia’s Kursk

A 22-year-old man, who served as a signalman in the British Army until 2023, has reportedly been captured in Russia’s Kursk Region while fighting alongside the Ukrainian troops, which consists of foreign recruits that Moscow considers mercenaries.

Russia says France wants to ‘finish off’ Ukraine

Paris' greenlight for Kiev strikes on internationally-recognized Russian territory will only hurt Ukraine and further escalate the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

North Korean ballistic missiles with Western parts fuel Russian attacks on Ukraine: Report

Russia has ramped up its use of North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes against Ukraine, with approximately a third of its 2024 attacks involving these weapons, Ukrainian military officials and public records analyzed by CNN have claimed.

Advisor to Iran Leader: West sacrificed Europe’s largest country for political gains

The advisor to Iran’s Leader in international affairs says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky governs irresponsibly over Ukraine, while the West uses the prosperous country as a pawn in its political games.

Comprehensive partnership deal between Moscow, Tehran to cover defense, security sphere: Russian Deputy FM

The agreement on all-encompassing partnership between Moscow and Tehran will cover the defense and security sphere, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has told TASS in an interview.

Protests across Europe against Israel’s military onslaught against Gaza, Lebanon

Protests erupted in Stockholm, Amsterdam and Geneva as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to voice outrage against Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory captured in Russia’s Kursk: Report

Ukraine has lost over 40 percent of the territory it previously gained in Russia's Kursk Oblast due to Russian counterattacks, Reuters reported on Nov. 23, citing a source in Ukraine's General Staff.

Russian president announces mass production of Oreshnik missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the decision to begin serial production of the new Oreshnik ballistic missile system. The decision came after the system was used in combat for the first time earlier this week in Ukraine.

Britain suggests would comply with ICC warrant and arrest Israeli PM

The British government has announced it will comply with its obligations under domestic and international law after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Ukraine starts talks with partners about advanced air defense systems following Russia’s IRBM strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to engage with partners on acquiring advanced air defense systems, according to a statement.

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