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On December 21, 2024, Ukraine faced a barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure. Russia claimed the attacks were retaliatory, following a Ukrainian strike in its Kursk region. The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, impacting civilians and critical energy systems amid winter conditions.
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During a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who aims to swiftly end the Ukraine conflict. Putin emphasized Russia's military strength and willingness for negotiations, while Trump has suggested Ukraine should consider making concessions for peace.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy advocates for European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine during discussions with European leaders. He emphasizes that NATO membership is essential for Ukraine's long-term security amid ongoing Russian advances. European leaders express mixed reactions, focusing on immediate military support instead.
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Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was assassinated in Moscow on December 17, 2024. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved a bomb hidden in an electric scooter. Kirillov's death follows charges against him for using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine.
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General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical and biological defense forces, was killed in a scooter explosion in Moscow on December 17, 2024. His assistant also died in the blast. Kirillov had recently been sentenced in absentia by a Ukrainian court for using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine.
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On December 20, 2024, Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, killing one and injuring at least 12. This follows the assassination of General Igor Kirillov in Moscow, a key figure in Russia's military operations against Ukraine. The attacks highlight ongoing tensions and violence in the region.