Russia
Ukraine can sustain defense for six months without US aid – Finance Minister Marchenko
When questioned about potential US aid suspension, Marchenko acknowledged the significant challenge such a scenario would pose to Ukraine's defense capabilities, while emphasizing that it would not lead to an inevitable collapse
Ukraine ready to resume relations with Syria – Kyiv
Sybiha published a remark on the fall of Assad's rule, stating that "the events in Syria demonstrate the weakness of the Putin regime, which is unable to fight on two fronts and abandons its closest allies in order to continue the aggression against Ukraine."
Russias killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kryvyi Rih ten civilians on the evening of St Nicholas Day
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does not seek real peace, but only desires the ability to inflict violence on any country through bombs, missiles, and other means
Editor of Crimean Tatar children’s magazine Edie Muslimova abducted in temporarily occupied Crimea (updated)
"Armanchyq" has been published in Crimea since 2011 and is released monthly
Russia сontinues illegal child deportations despite ICC arrest warrants – Almenda’s report
Despite International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued in March 2023 against Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for child deportations, Russia continues its practices. In 2024, the scale of unlawful child transfers has increased, with camp programs explicitly aimed at destroying Ukrainian children's national identity, human rights advocates emphasise
No compromise on Crimea: Mejlis warns against false peace in Ukraine through territorial concessions
Speaking on behalf of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people, the Mejlis insists that any official negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war must be predicated on restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders
Human rights analysts document 42 deaths of Crimean draftees in October
Russian occupation authorities continue to hide the number of Crimean casualties in its war against Ukraine
“Mongolia lacks independence”: Zelenskyy on country’s failure to arrest Putin
Zelenskyy criticised countries that continue engaging with Russia, specifically addressing Mongolia's stance. He suggested Mongolia's actions reflect its lack of independent decision-making, likely due to its energy dependence on Russia
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
Refat Chubarov urged continued use of the Ukrainian Peace Formula to increase political and diplomatic pressure on dictator Putin and his supporters
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
Dr. Denis Zvizdić emphasised the importance of establishing an international tribunal to hold accountable all those who committed war crimes on Ukrainian territory, as well as the need to restore an international order based on rules and sanctions
Africa faces vulnerabilities from Russia’s war on Ukraine
Andrew Asiamah Amoako reaffirmed that the Government of Ghana stands in solidarity with the authorities and people of Ukraine, and agrees that Russia must be held accountable for all the crimes committed on Ukrainian territory
The only way for evil to win is for good people to do too little
A part of European countries lived in error. They mistakenly believed that lasting coexistence with non-democratic nations could be secured through economic cooperation, rooted in mutual economic interests
Crimea Platform experts сall for massive expansion of Russia sanctions: 1,300 military companies still active
The expert emphasised the importance of strengthening sanctions policies at the parliamentary level and urged for enhanced cooperation with countries across other continents to support sanctions against Russia
When in doubt, stand with the victim, not the aggressor
Szymon Hołownia stressed that the Russian occupation of Crimea violates international law, and the world must not stay silent in the face of this crime. Hołownia urged the international community to continue supporting Ukraine, as resilience and solidarity are crucial to achieving peace and security
Western parts in North Korea missiles prompt Ukraine’s call for stricter global export controls
A Top Ukrainian diplomat expressed outrage after the examination of a North Korean KN-23/24 missile, downed in Ukraine. It revealed numerous recently manufactured Western-made components
Crimean Human Rights Group calls for new international laws against inciting genocide
Iryna Siedova, a researcher of the Crimean Human Rights Group stated that a present-day task for international community to actively start developing new advanced instruments for identifying calls for genocide and bringing the guilty to justice
Ukraine to give Vatican list of journalists illegally held by Russia – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy and the Pope agreed that Ukraine would provide a list of journalists currently held captive in Russia and would discuss the release of civilians and deported children
Russians killed nine civilians in their attack on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast (updated)
Overall, this is the 21st civilian vessel to be damaged by Russian attacks since the full-scale war began in 2022.
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More than 60 Crimean political prisoners are already in need of urgent medical care: How to solve this problem
Ukrainian parliament appeals for NATO membership as foundation for lasting peace
Ukraine rejects “pacifying the aggressor” as a path to peace
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
