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Latest Developments At A Glance

Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was hit ny two dozen drones launched by Russia December 22, injuring two people. As Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal says Kyiv has received the last 1.5bil euro ($1.7 billion) tranche of 18 bil-euro package fm European Union as other Western aid remains in doubt. While Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told foreign media Ukraine next year plans to mobilize Ukrainian men between 25 and 60 who reside abroad.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov told reporters in Moscow there was no current basis for talks between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin has called for "severe" responses to what he called foreign agents who aim to destabilize Russia by helping Ukraine fight Moscow’s ongoing invasion.

U.S. Senate will not vote on a package to provide more aid to Ukraine and bolster U.S. border security before early next year, as Democratic and Republican negotiators continue talks.
With Western Weapons In Doubt.

How Long Can Ukraine Hold Out?
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