(2024-12-28). Russia making military advances as Ukraine insists on "Christmas" propaganda while refusing to negotiate. infobrics.org Be it "on Christmas" or not, a Ukrainian military victory is not a realistic scenario. Peace talks should therefore follow. However, while civil rights issues in Ukraine (including religious persecution of Russian Orthodoxy) plus the matter of NATO expansion remain out of the subject of any talks, there will hardly be any progress in the political and diplomatic sphere. Meanwhile, Russia keeps on making further military advances.
(2024-12-28). North Koreans die in droves even as Russia unleashes firepower on Ukraine. aljazeera.com Ukraine's defence held the frontline against assaults over Christmas, but air defences remained vulnerable.
(2024-12-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,038. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,038th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-28). At least 38 dead as Azeri jetliner bound for Russia crashes in Kazakhstan. wsws.org Ukraine is now waging drone warfare across Russia, and there is growing speculation that Russian air defenses may have mistaken the jetliner as a drone and hit it.
(2024-12-28). Putin reveals Biden proposed postponement of Ukraine's NATO accession by 10-15 years. infobrics.org Ukraine mortgaged its future in the worst possible way to a US in need of conflict.
republicworld.com (2024-12-28). ADMISSION? Putin Apologises To Azerbaijan Over Plane Crash As Kremlin Admits Firing Over Grozny Airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev over the tragic plane crash that killed nearly 38. In an official statement on Saturday, the Kremlin said its air defense systems were firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
(2024-12-27). Russia highlights Latin America's interest in developing ties with Mo. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) The vast majority of Latin American countries are interested in developing relations with Moscow, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov.
(2024-12-27). Photos: Russia-Ukraine war in 2024. aljazeera.com 'All-encompassing' war nears three years with Ukrainian soldiers losing morale and territory.
(2024-12-27). North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea's spy agency. aljazeera.com Intel report comes days after Ukraine's president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers 'killed or wounded' in combat.
(2024-12-27). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,037. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,037th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-27). Mozambique Conflict Has Left 1 Million Displaced But Western Media Still Focuses on Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Corruption and mismanagement by the Mozambican government fueled feelings of exclusion and revolt among local youth, facilitating recruitment by terrorist groups and allowing the creation of extremist bases in the African country. Yet, with conflict raging in the northern province …
(2024-12-27). Russian Military Going Steady Across Frontlines with Thousands of New Weapons as Orthodox Christmas Approaching. globalresearch.ca While the mainstream propaganda machine continues to run the ludicrous "Moscow is losing" narrative, the Russian military continues with both steady advances in Ukraine and a massive modernization program. Over the previous two days alone, it took over around 100 …
(2024-12-27). Another F-16 bites the dust in Ukraine. infobrics.org The S-400 could've certainly been used to down the F-16 in the latest incident. The Russian SAM system can use a plethora of weapons, including extremely long-range missiles such as the 40N6E (maximum range 400 km) and the hypersonic 48N6 (depending on the variant, maximum range up to 250 km). Both of these could make short work of virtually any jet, particularly older ones such as the F-16.
(2024-12-27). Russian forces crossed the Volchya River in the Kharkov region. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Russian troops advanced to Volchansk, in Kharkov, crossed the Volchya River and began preparing a bridgehead for a new offensive in Ukraine, reported military expert Andrei Marochko.
(2024-12-27). Dear Russia, it's Ukraine here: call you later? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-27). Exhibition of Cuban artists inaugurated in Crimea. mronline.org 
The Crimean Central Library is showcasing for the first time a selection of 30 paintings by Cuban artists, featuring landscapes, portraits, cityscapes, and depictions of Cuban life.
(2024-12-27). The Black Sea Oil Spill 'Couldn't Care Less About Our Borders and Politics', Say Experts. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-27). Zelensky admite que tentou subornar Robert Fico. globalresearch.ca O regime de Kiev já nà£o está preocupado em disfaràßar os seus crimes. O Presidente ucraniano, Vladimir Zelensky, admitiu recentemente ter tentado subornar um líder político europeu. O seu comportamento corrupto foi testemunhado por vários outros funcionários da UE, que …