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Italian company makes sure Russian war machine has the steel it needs -- Is Ukraine ready for long war? -- Hungary to veto Bulgaria's Schengen bid unless it cancels Russian gas transit tax -- Russia committing more reserves in attempt to capture Kupiansk -- and more

Prosecutor's Office opens investigation into Russia's use of Ukrainian POWs as human shields -- Ukraine finally moves to fortify front line, but could it be too little too late? -- EU to find 'operational solution' for Ukraine funding by next Council meeting -- Are Zelensky and his top general really in discord? -- and more

Defense Ministry wins five cases of international arbitration against foreign suppliers -- Putin flaunts alleged military successes, claims Russia is doing great -- Russian paratroopers suffer heavy losses in Kherson Oblast -- German drone manufacturer to open R&D center in Ukraine -- and more

Zelensky 'still waiting for answer' from Orban on why Ukraine should not join EU -- South Korea sees signs North Korea is sending workers to Russia -- EU unblocks 10 billion euros for Hungary, but Orban's support for Ukraine still unclear -- Denmark prepares new Ukraine aid package worth $1 billion -- and more

Here’s where to shop for Christmas gifts by Ukrainian brands -- Military intelligence hacks Russian tax authorities -- US intelligence reports Russia has lost 90% of original pre-invasion force in Ukraine -- Poland will 'demand full mobilization' of West to help Ukraine -- and more

Hungarians in Ukraine ask Orban to support launch of Ukraine's EU accession talks -- Romania's Constanta port to increase capacity for Ukrainian grain -- Russian plane carrying passengers, radioactive cargo makes emergency landing in Moscow -- Over 100 EU lawmakers call for Congress to approve Ukraine aid -- and more

Russia's Dec 7 strike likely start of campaign against energy infrastructure -- Russian assaults continue along eastern front line, decrease in southeast -- Slovak truckers to resume blockade at border with Ukraine -- Orban allies to meet Republicans to discuss end of Ukraine aid -- and more

Scholz on Ukraine aid: Germany should be prepared to do more 'when others are faltering' -- Kyiv denounces Russian election plans in occupied Ukrainian territories as 'gross violation of international law' -- Covid on the rise in Ukraine, deputy health minister warns -- and more

Putin plays it safe by delaying new mobilization ahead of election in Russia -- Putin plays it safe by delaying new mobilization ahead of election in Russia? -- Russia holds 500 Ukrainian medical workers captive -- Tusk says Orban government 'openly' supports Russian positions -- and more

Russian soldier who kidnapped teenager sentenced to 12 years in prison -- In heavily shelled Kupiansk, some choose to stay despite constant risk of killing -- Ukraine, US sign statement of intent on co-production of weapons -- Lithuania investigating how Abramovich's children received citizenship, plans to amend law -- and more

Ukraine receives "too little to win and too much to lose" regarding military aid -- Russian soldier who shot at civilians sentenced to 15 years in absentia -- Slovak truckers threaten to completely block crossing on Ukrainian border -- Nepal uncovers smuggling ring for Russian army recruitment -- Russians most interested in asking Putin when war will end -- and more

Ukraine holds back Russian assault on Avdiivka as long winter battle looms -- Soldiers awarded Hero of Ukraine title will receive apartments from state -- Iran, Russia agree to jointly combat Western sanctions -- Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast village destroys medical facility, causes blackout -- and more