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The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said Thursday that Russia’s Starlink satellite internet terminals in Ukraine have been “cut off,” disrupting Russian military communications.
Kyiv is trying to hammer out concessions from Moscow and iron-clad security guarantees from its allies to end the war as Russia appears to dig in on territorial claims.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles, knocking out infrastructure and wounding at least 10 people
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
A donation of five vehicles to the Ukrainian war effort is welcomed after arriving from the UK.
Some NATO countries worry using any version of the term “Article 5” for Ukraine defense could weaken its deterrence.
It’s unclear what effect the change will have on Russia’s ability to wage war, but Russian military bloggers said troops were experiencing internet outages that hampered frontline communications.
As casualties in Ukraine continue to mount, the Kremlin is seeking new sources of manpower while trying to avoid the political shock of full mobilization. Just days before the New Year, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed laws expanding military conscription.