Iran executes first prisoner arrested in ongoing demonstrations.
The executed man has been named as Mohsen Shekari, who was accused of attacking a security force member with a machete
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AFU repels enemy attacks in area of 15 settlements – General Staff.
The General Staff said attacks by Russian invaders in the region of 15 settlements in eastern Ukraine have been repulsed over the past day. Some 19 air strikes were inflicted on the enemy, while 13 targets were hit by missile forces and artillery,...
Red Cross Says It Has Visited Ukrainian, Russian Prisoners Of War.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said in a statement on December 8 that it has visited more prisoners of war held by Russia and Ukraine in recent weeks, checking on their condition and treatment and sharing "much-awaited news wi...
Politico picks Ukraine’s Zelensky as most influential person in Europe.
The U.S. media outlet Politico has selected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the most influential person in Europe.
Italy’s opera house staged Russian opera despite Ukrainian protests; von der Leyen and Meloni visit it – AP.
Italy’s most treasured opera house, Teatro alla Scala, opened its new season Wednesday with the Russian opera “Boris Godunov,” against the backdrop of Ukrainian protests that the cultural event is a propaganda win for the Krem...
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Russia's Caucasus Region
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Russia's Caucasus region on December 8, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.
Iran Carries Out First Execution Over Nationwide Protests.
Iran said on December 8 that it executed a man convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country's ongoing nationwide protests, the first such punishment carried out by the Islamic republic.
Ukraine’s prosecutor general: The world must not turn a blind eye to genocidal intent.
The international community cannot allow the essential foundations of a group with distinct national origin to be attacked with the intent to destroy it, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has said.
Zelensky: Police chief of Cherkasy region killed after blowing up mine in country's south.
On Wednesday, four policemen, including the chief of police of Cherkasy region, were killed by a mine in Kherson region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video statement.
Putin is setting conditions for protracted war in Ukraine – ISW.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is setting conditions for a protracted war of conquest in Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War reports. “Putin compared himself favorably with Russian Tsar Peter the Great by noting that Russia now con...
Explosion Shakes Russia-Occupied Sevastopol As Fighting Rages In Eastern Ukraine.
Russian forces unleashed a fresh wave of attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements in the east, the General Staff of Ukraine's military said on December 8, as a loud explosion was reported in the strategically-important port of Sevastopol, ho...
Civilian patients kicked out of hospitals to make room for wounded Russian military in the occupied areas of Luhansk Oblast – National Resistance Center.
Hospitals located in the temporarily occupied areas of Luhansk Oblast forcefully expel patients who have not yet completed treatment. People with complex injuries, even those who were blown up by Russian mines must make way for the Russian militar...
Russian military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 93,080.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already killed about 93,080 Russian soldiers in Ukraine from February 24 to December 8, including 340 over the past day alone.
UK airport strikes: travellers warned of Christmas disruption.
Border Force workers are set to take action at a number of airports across eight days
Politico ranked Zelenskyy as the most powerful person in Europe.
Politico ranked Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the most powerful person in Europe. “Europe is changing. The Continent is reassessing its strategic relationships, getting serious about defense, rethinking policies on trade, ...
Death toll during shelling of Kurakhove rises to 10 – Zelensky.
The death toll in the shelling of the town of Kurakhove, Donetsk region, has risen to ten, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video statement on Wednesday.
Russians kill nine civilians in Donetsk region on Dec 7.
Russian troops killed nine civilians and wounded 15 others in the Donetsk region on December 7.
Invaders strike transport company in Mykolaiv
Russian troops have struck a transport company in Mykolaiv.
Russia-Ukraine war: US denounces Putin’s ‘loose talk’ on nuclear weapons.
Russian leader hints at rising risk of nuclear war, says Moscow would not strike first
New York Times journalists and staff go on first 24-hour strike in 41 years.
More than 1,100 employees striking over claims management ‘dragging its feet’ on new contracts