A 5-Year-Old’s Poems Go Viral As Her Grandfather Defends Ukraine

Five-year-old Zlata Ptytsia from the frontline town of Mezhova reads poems about war and losing home. Her videos have gone viral, moving millions -- including her grandfather, wounded while defending Ukraine.

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Serbia's Prized Chinese Tire Factory Faces US Blockade Amid Forced Labor Concerns

The United States has banned imports of tires from a Chinese-owned factory in Serbia, citing evidence of forced labor. Former workers and local NGOs say the decision follows years of unresolved allegations involving migrant labor at the plant.

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Lithuania sends note of protest to Russia over massive strike on Kyiv

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note of protest to Russia in connection with the intensified shelling of Ukraine last Saturday. — Ukrinform.

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UK and Germany sign $70 million agreement on joint procurement of mobile artillery systems

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a joint procurement contract worth GBP 52 million ($70 million) to acquire advanced artillery systems mounted on armored vehicles, capable of firing on the move and striking targets at a distance of more than 70 kilometers. — Ukrinform.

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Syria: Guterres deplores deadly mosque blast in Homs

At least eight people were killed and 18 injured in the explosion at the Ali Bin Abi Talib mosque – a place of worship of the minority Alawite community – in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood

Syria has been on the path to political transition since the overthrow of the Assad regime last December but continues to face sectarian and other violence. 
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Syria: Guterres deplores deadly mosque blast in Homs

UN Secretary-General António Guterres “unequivocally condemns” the deadly terrorist attack on a mosque in Homs, Syria during Friday prayers, his spokesperson said in a statement

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War update: 103 clashes on front lines, fighting is ongoing in six sectors

Since the start of the day, 103 clashes have been recorded along the entire front line, with fighting ongoing in six sectors, and the Russian forces exerting pressure on the Pokrovsk sector. — Ukrinform.

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Number of victims of morning shelling of Kherson climbs to five

The number of victims of the morning shelling of Kherson on Sunday, December 28, has increased to five. — Ukrinform.

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Defense Forces strike Syzran oil refinery in Russia and several targets in Luhansk and Donetsk regions

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region and several Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions. — Ukrinform.

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Enemy strikes energy facility in Poltava region, damaging equipment

Russian forces have struck an energy facility in the Poltava region, damaging equipment. — Ukrinform.

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Heat supply restored to most homes in Kyiv and Kyiv region

Heat supply has already been restored to most homes in Kyiv and the Kyiv region following Russia’s shelling on December 27, while water supply has been fully restored. — Ukrinform.

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