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Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Easter, holding vigils and attending midnight Masses to mark the Orthodox calendar's holiest day.

Russian forces say they have claimed control over an eastern Ukrainian town whose defenses they had broken through about two weeks ago, as Russian rockets killed two people in another eastern village.

Ukraine’s defenses are nearing the breaking point amid a shortage of ammunition, manpower, and fortifications. U.S. weaponry is on its way, but it may not arrive in time to blunt Russia’s momentum.

After the Soviet collapse, Moscow and Washington took steps to exchange intelligence and terrorist warnings, an effort that was ramped up after the September 11, 2001, attacks. For veteran spies like Putin, however, old habits die hard. The Crocus City Hall attack is Exhibit A.

Новый главнокомандующий ВСУ – получивший советское военное образование офицер, известный своей ролью в срыве попытки захвата Киева Россией в 2022 году. Александр Сырский также известен тем, что командовал отступлением ВСУ в 2015 году из Дебальцево, а в 2023 году — дорого доста�...

Ukraine's new top commander is a Soviet-trained artillery officer known for his role in thwarting the Russian thrust to capture Kyiv in 2022. Oleksandr Syrskiy is also known for his command during the disastrous retreat in 2015 in Debaltseve, and what some say was the costly defense of Bakhmut.

Pressure campaigns against independent, investigative news outlets in Ukraine have raised concerns about media freedoms. The dramatic developments could undermine Kyiv's efforts to convince the West of its commitment to democratic norms and secure sorely needed financial and military support. 

Supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny say they have had no contact with him for three days.

The Bulgarian parliament on December 8 voted overwhelmingly to provide surplus air-defense missiles to Ukraine.

The Ukrainian parliament on December 8 approved three bills necessary to start European Union accession talks.