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What Putin hopes to achieve in Ukraine before Trump enters the White House -- [vblog] What do Trump’s team picks mean for Ukraine-Russia war? -- Democratic senators urge investigation into Musk's calls with Russia -- US presence in Poland is 'guarantee of security,' Duda says at opening of new missile base -- and more

Russian soldiers murdered civilian in Donetsk Oblast village -- Russia threatens to expel UN monitors from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant -- We asked experts to review Russia's Su-57 fighter jet performance -- Aid to Ukraine is now a 2-way street for US drone warfare -- and more

Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukraine -- With Scholz's government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy -- 2 injured in Kharkiv after Russian drone hits apartment building -- 6th German IRIS-T to arrive in Ukraine by end of 2024 -- and more

For 2nd day straight, Russia's reported losses in Ukraine surge to record levels: 1,770 -- Russia deploys assault groups to Zaporizhzhia Oblast -- Moldova protests to Moscow over election interference, downing of Russian drones -- Russian state TV airs explicit photos of Melania Trump as they congratulate her husband on election victory -- and more

'Pure fiction': Kremlin denies Putin and Trump discussed Ukraine by phone after election victory -- Russian missile strike on high-rise building in Kryvyi Rih kills 4, including 3 children -- Western inaction on Ukraine’s security guarantees opens door to global nuclear proliferation -- Polish PM to hold talks with leaders of UK, France, NATO on protecting Ukraine after Trump victory -- and more

Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow Oblast -- 2 Russian drones found in Moldova endangering Moldovan lives -- Tusk: No decisions for Ukraine without Ukrainians, despite Trump's plans -- Ukraine denies reports it was informed in advance about Trump-Putin call -- Russia launches record number of drones in overnight attack on Ukraine -- and more

How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea -- Ukraine receives US-made assault breacher -- Germany's military support for Ukraine will continue at least until 2032 -- Russian courts in Crimea have issued 472 verdicts for 'discrediting' Russian army since start of full-scale invasion -- Moldova's security chief says Russia spent $55 million on destabilization campaign -- and more

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