Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump

Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.

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Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as Ukraine peace envoy

Politico - 5d
Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Donald Trump that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a plan to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products
ABC News - 15m
Ex-spy Skripal was a 'sitting duck', inquiry told

The final day of evidence in public hears more about the Novichok nerve agent attack.
BBC News - 6h
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.
The New York Times - 4h
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...
The New York Times - 1h
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears

Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...
The Guardian - 2h
England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines

Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human health
Financial Times - 1h
German chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges €650m in military aid to Ukraine on Kyiv visit

Scholz said Germany was ‘strongest supporter of Ukraine in Europe’ and promised speedy arms deliveries. Olaf Scholz has met the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an unannounced visit to ...
The Guardian - 3h
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told

Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey traps
Financial Times - 3h