Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that it is a serious mistake to assume Russia has no red lines in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. His statement comes amid escalating tensions and highlights Russia's firm stance on its territorial and security concerns.

Russia-Ukraine War: Serious Mistake To Presume That Russia Has No Red Lines Says Lavrov

Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line.

Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers.

Russian army units "liberated the settlements" of Sukhi Yaly and Pustynka in the eastern Donetsk region, Moscow's defence ministry said in a daily briefing.

Sukhi Yaly is about 13 kilometres (eight miles) southwest of Kurakhove, a strategic industrial town on the banks of a reservoir that Moscow is trying to encircle.

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Pustynka lies just south of Pokrovsk, an embattled logistics hub at the intersection of rail and road routes supplying Ukrainian troops across the front line.

The nearly three-year conflict has escalated sharply in recent months, with Kyiv deploying US and British-supplied long-range missiles in attacks on Russian soil and Moscow firing an experimental hypersonic weapon at Ukraine in response.

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Ukraine has been trying to put itself in as secure a position as possible ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House in January.

The Republicans have promised to swiftly end the conflict once in power, raising concerns in Kyiv that Ukraine will be forced to make massive territorial concessions to Moscow.

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Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line.

Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line. Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers. Russian army units "liberated the settlements" of Sukhi Yaly and Pustynka in the eastern Donetsk region, Moscow's defence ministry said in a daily briefing. Sukhi Yaly is about 13 kilometres (eight miles) southwest of Kurakhove, a strategic industrial town on the banks of a reservoir that Moscow is trying to encircle. Also read: Russia's Vostok Base's new wintering complex put into operation Pustynka lies just south of Pokrovsk, an embattled logistics hub at the intersection of rail and road routes supplying Ukrainian troops across the front line. The nearly three-year conflict has escalated sharply in recent months, with Kyiv deploying US and British-supplied long-range missiles in attacks on Russian soil and Moscow firing an experimental hypersonic weapon at Ukraine in response. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Signals Readiness To Use Any Means In Ukraine Conflict × Ukraine has been trying to put itself in as secure a position as possible ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House in January. The Republicans have promised to swiftly end the conflict once in power, raising concerns in Kyiv that Ukraine will be forced to make massive territorial concessions to Moscow. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia claims it took two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region

Earlier this week, the Russian army claimed to have launched hypersonic missiles during naval and air force drills in the eastern Mediterranean. It was the first time, the actual design of the “zircon” hypersonic cruise missile was revealed. This comes at a time when its ally Syria is losing grounds to rebels. The military said the number of Russian troops stationed in the region had been increased to take part in the exercises.

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On November 27th, Syrian rebels advanced eastward toward Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. within two days, the insurgents had seized control of Aleppo, forcing the Syrian army to retreat and announce temporary withdrawal. later that week, the Syrian military lost dozens of soldiers to the fighting. marking the first major flare-up in years between both sides. so, who are the rebels battering Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime, and what is the conflict in Syria?

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Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Signals Readiness To Use Any Means In Ukraine Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that it is a serious mistake to assume Russia has no red lines in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. His statement comes amid escalating tensions and highlights Russia's firm stance on its territorial and security concerns. Watch in for more details!

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Russian forces claim that they have captured two more settlements in Ukraine over the past 24 hours. In a briefing, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that its forces launched strikes on the energy facilities of Ukrainian military enterprises, as well as on military airfield infrastructure, alongside areas where manpower and equipment were concentrated.

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Syrian rebels secured control of the city of Hama on Thursday following the withdrawal of government forces from the strategically vital and historically significant central city. This victory marks the second major success for the newly established rebel coalition, which had previously taken control of Aleppo just last week. Watch to know more!

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A top Ukrainian official has begun a visit to the United States to build contacts with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to end Russia's war in Ukraine upon taking office, Ukrainian media cited the country's foreign minister as saying on Wednesday.

Ukraine's presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak was already in the U.S., Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha told reporters in Brussels, news agency Interfax Ukraine reported.

"This contact at the level of the head of the (president's) office is very important for establishing, among other things, relations with representatives of the new administration,” Sybiha was quoted as saying by Interfax Ukraine.

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Trump has thus far avoided giving details about his plans to stop the 33-month invasion, but three plans have been put forward by people close to him, and all of them see Kyiv's long-coveted NATO membership prospects taken off the table.

Trump's advisers have also floated proposals that would see large territorial concessions made to Moscow, which occupies one-sixth of Ukraine.

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A top Ukrainian official has begun a visit to the United States to build contacts with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to end Russia's war in Ukraine upon taking office, Ukrainian media cited the country's foreign minister as saying on Wednesday.

A top Ukrainian official has begun a visit to the United States to build contacts with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to end Russia's war in Ukraine upon taking office, Ukrainian media cited the country's foreign minister as saying on Wednesday. Ukraine's presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak was already in the U.S., Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha told reporters in Brussels, news agency Interfax Ukraine reported. "This contact at the level of the head of the (president's) office is very important for establishing, among other things, relations with representatives of the new administration,” Sybiha was quoted as saying by Interfax Ukraine. Also read: Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam Trump has thus far avoided giving details about his plans to stop the 33-month invasion, but three plans have been put forward by people close to him, and all of them see Kyiv's long-coveted NATO membership prospects taken off the table. Trump's advisers have also floated proposals that would see large territorial concessions made to Moscow, which occupies one-sixth of Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Top Ukrainian official visits US to meet Trump team, foreign minister says

Russia announced on Tuesday that its forces have seized control of two additional settlements in their ongoing offensive in eastern Ukraine. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, troops captured the village of Romanivka, located roughly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) south of Kurakhove. This city in the Donetsk region is a significant Ukrainian stronghold and is home to a critical thermal power plant. Watch to know more!

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The Syrian conflict has resurfaced at the UN, with the U.S. and Russia exchanging blame over the escalating violence. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions and the complex dynamics surrounding the crisis.

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Ukrainian troops are worried about the fate of the Kursk operation as Kyiv continues to lose ground. The troops have been asked to continue fighting until Trump takes office. Watch in for more details!

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Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said. The Islamist-led rebels were advancing on Syria's fourth-largest city, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes of the north in an offensive that ended four years of relative calm.Following an uprising against the government in 2011, Syrian opposition forces have taken control of much of Aleppo, Syria's largest city, and are now moving southward, posing the biggest threat to President Bashar al-Assad in years

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his first visit to Ukraine in 2.5 years, emphasizing support amid ongoing conflict and strengthening bilateral relations. Watch to know more!

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that stepping up support for Ukraine is essential to put the country in the strongest position for peace talks. Starmer stressed the importance of continued Western support to Ukraine, he warned a Russian Victory in Ukraine would threaten Europe's security and stability particularly because it could embolden Russia's allies. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: British PM Says, 'Supporting Ukraine Is Deeply In Our Own Self-Interest'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec 3) after 44 years, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. Following the announcement, political activities have been banned and protests have been prohibited. Moreover, media is also censored in the country now.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte sidestepped the question about Ukraine's membership in the intergovernmental military alliance, saying that the priority right now is to strengthen Ukraine's hand by sending it more weapons.&nbsp;

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government that if the Hezbollah ceasefire collapses, there will longer be an exemption for the state of Lebanon.&nbsp;

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec 3) after 44 years, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. Following the announcement, political activities have been banned and protests have been prohibited.

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Georgia's president said Monday that pro-EU protests involving tens of thousands of people showed no sign of stopping after police fired water cannons and tear gas on a fourth night of demonstrations.

The Black Sea nation has been rocked by turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory on October 26 in parliamentary elections that the pro-European opposition said were fraudulent.

More rallies were planned on Monday and strikes and other protests also started. Ukraine joined countries that have condemned the government crackdown on rallies that have left injuries and arrests.

"Another powerful night of Georgians standing firm to defend their constitution and their European choice," President Salome Zurabishvili posted on X.

"The determination in the streets shows no signs of stopping!" the pro-EU leader wrote.

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Troubles deepened after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced Thursday that Georgia was shelving accession talks with the European Union until 2028. There has been a wave of protests in the capital, Tbilisi, and other cities.&nbsp;

Kobakhidze further angered protesters Sunday by ruling out new elections, saying "the formation of the new government based on the October 26 parliamentary elections has been completed".

The opposition is boycotting the new parliament, and Zurabishvili has asked the constitutional court to annul the election result, declaring the new parliament and government "illegitimate".

Critics accuse Georgian Dream, in power for more than a decade, of having steered the country away from the European Union and moving closer to Russia, an accusation it denies.

Russia on Monday defended the crackdown on protesters, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying authorities are taking "measures to stabilise" the situation, accusing protesters of trying to "stir up" unrest.

Russia sees "the most direct parallel" with Ukraine's "Maidan" protest that ousted a Kremlin-backed leader in 2014 after he suspended talks on closer EU ties, Peskov said.

Tens of thousands rallied outside parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday waving European and Georgian flags.

Some demonstrators threw fireworks and stones at riot police, while others built barricades from dustbins and set them ablaze.

During the night, riot police moved in using tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowds.

Dozens have been injured since Thursday, including demonstrators, police and journalists, according to officials and activists, though the exact numbers were unclear.

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Zurabishvili said Monday that those detained by police "have been subjected to systematic beatings" after arrest.

The "majority of the arrested protesters have injuries to their heads and faces, broken face bones, eye sockets, open wounds," she said.

The leader of the opposition United National Movement party, Levan Khabeishvili, told journalists he was attacked by around 15 masked police attempting to detain him but managed to escape with the help of protesters.

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The interior ministry said Monday that 21 police personnel were injured.

Some police suffered "dangerous injuries", health minister Mikheil Sarjveladze said, accusing protesters of throwing "heavy metal objects".

The interior ministry said 224 people have been detained during the rallies.

More protest rallies are planned Monday in Tbilisi and other cities, the interior ministry said.

Monday also saw strikes break out in protest at companies and educational institutions, national media reported.

"After universities, it is the turn of schools to express their solidarity with the protests, all over Georgia," Zurabishvili said.

Lasha Matishvili, a 35-year-old sociology professor, told AFP he would go on strike Monday in a "symbolic act of resistance".

Ukraine's foreign ministry said it "strongly condemns" the Georgian government's use of force that would lead to "consequences".

Brussels has not recognised the outcome of the October elections, and demanded an investigation into "serious electoral irregularities".

The European Parliament has called for a re-run and for sanctions against top Georgian officials, including Kobakhidze.

Constitutional law experts have questioned the legitimacy of the new parliament.

Earlier last week, Georgian Dream nominated a far-right former football international, Mikheil Kavelashvili, to replace Zurabishvili in the largely ceremonial post of president.

But Zurabishvili told AFP in an interview on Saturday that she would not step down until new parliamentary elections are held.

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Georgia's president said Monday that pro-EU protests involving tens of thousands of people showed no sign of stopping after police fired water cannons and tear gas on a fourth night of demonstrations.

Georgia's president said Monday that pro-EU protests involving tens of thousands of people showed no sign of stopping after police fired water cannons and tear gas on a fourth night of demonstrations. The Black Sea nation has been rocked by turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory on October 26 in parliamentary elections that the pro-European opposition said were fraudulent. More rallies were planned on Monday and strikes and other protests also started. Ukraine joined countries that have condemned the government crackdown on rallies that have left injuries and arrests. "Another powerful night of Georgians standing firm to defend their constitution and their European choice," President Salome Zurabishvili posted on X. "The determination in the streets shows no signs of stopping!" the pro-EU leader wrote. Also read: Demonstrators launch fireworks at police in Georgia as protests enter fourth day Troubles deepened after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced Thursday that Georgia was shelving accession talks with the European Union until 2028. There has been a wave of protests in the capital, Tbilisi, and other cities. Kobakhidze further angered protesters Sunday by ruling out new elections, saying "the formation of the new government based on the October 26 parliamentary elections has been completed". The opposition is boycotting the new parliament, and Zurabishvili has asked the constitutional court to annul the election result, declaring the new parliament and government "illegitimate". Critics accuse Georgian Dream, in power for more than a decade, of having steered the country away from the European Union and moving closer to Russia, an accusation it denies. Russia on Monday defended the crackdown on protesters, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying authorities are taking "measures to stabilise" the situation, accusing protesters of trying to "stir up" unrest. Russia sees "the most direct parallel" with Ukraine's "Maidan" protest that ousted a Kremlin-backed leader in 2014 after he suspended talks on closer EU ties, Peskov said. Tens of thousands rallied outside parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday waving European and Georgian flags. Some demonstrators threw fireworks and stones at riot police, while others built barricades from dustbins and set them ablaze. During the night, riot police moved in using tear gas and water cannon to disperse the crowds. Dozens have been injured since Thursday, including demonstrators, police and journalists, according to officials and activists, though the exact numbers were unclear. 'Systematic beatings' Zurabishvili said Monday that those detained by police "have been subjected to systematic beatings" after arrest. The "majority of the arrested protesters have injuries to their heads and faces, broken face bones, eye sockets, open wounds," she said. The leader of the opposition United National Movement party, Levan Khabeishvili, told journalists he was attacked by around 15 masked police attempting to detain him but managed to escape with the help of protesters. Watch | Georgia Protests: Violent Protests Erupt In Georgia Again × The interior ministry said Monday that 21 police personnel were injured. Some police suffered "dangerous injuries", health minister Mikheil Sarjveladze said, accusing protesters of throwing "heavy metal objects". The interior ministry said 224 people have been detained during the rallies. More protest rallies are planned Monday in Tbilisi and other cities, the interior ministry said. Monday also saw strikes break out in protest at companies and educational institutions, national media reported. "After universities, it is the turn of schools to express their solidarity with the protests, all over Georgia," Zurabishvili said. Lasha Matishvili, a 35-year-old sociology professor, told AFP he would go on strike Monday in a "symbolic act of resistance". Ukraine's foreign ministry said it "strongly condemns" the Georgian government's use of force that would lead to "consequences". Brussels has not recognised the outcome of the October elections, and demanded an investigation into "serious electoral irregularities". The European Parliament has called for a re-run and for sanctions against top Georgian officials, including Kobakhidze. Constitutional law experts have questioned the legitimacy of the new parliament. Earlier last week, Georgian Dream nominated a far-right former football international, Mikheil Kavelashvili, to replace Zurabishvili in the largely ceremonial post of president. But Zurabishvili told AFP in an interview on Saturday that she would not step down until new parliamentary elections are held. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tens of thousands head back to streets in Georgia over pro-EU protests, prez says protesters 'standing firm'

Russia’s upper legislative house speaker, Valentina Matviyenko said on Monday (Dec. 2) that she is expecting Russia-Ukraine peace talks to resume next year, after US President-elect Donald Trump will take over the US administration.&nbsp;

"I will express my purely personal opinion. I believe that the probability that there will be a real attempt to start such negotiations and meetings in 2025 is significantly higher than the probability that such attempts will not be made," Matviyenko &nbsp;said in an interview with pro-Kremlin newspaper Argumenty i Fakty.&nbsp;

“We must not and will not make the subject of negotiations any one-day half-measures, agreements of an unclear status, short-term freezes, and so on,” she added.&nbsp;

Russia and Ukraine have not negotiated peace since the first months Russian troops invaded Ukraine in early 2022.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-envoy-for-ukraine-russia-has-hinted-at-plan-to-end-war-its-carrots-and-sticks-for-both-780210">Also read:&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both</a>

Matviyenko, who is also third in line for the Russian presidency, further accused US President Biden's administration, which gave Ukraine approval to strike long-range ATACMS missiles into Russia for the first time.&nbsp;

“The leaders of the negotiation process on the other side will have to show certain strong qualities. How ready they’ll be, I don’t know,” she said.&nbsp;

US President Biden reiterated the US's support for Ukraine after it dealt with a recent "horrific" Russian attack, by launching nearly 200 missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.&nbsp;

Moreover, Trump has pledged to end the war swiftly, which has raised concerns that he would try to force Ukraine to accept a deal on Russia's terms.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: NATO, Ukraine To Convene Emergency Talks Afer Russia's Hypersonic Missile Strike

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However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that Ukraine needs security guarantees from NATO and more weapons to defend itself before beginning any negotiations with Moscow.&nbsp;

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Russia’s upper legislative house speaker, Valentina Matviyenko said on Monday (Dec. 2) that she is expecting Russia-Ukraine peace talks to resume next year, after US President-elect Donald Trump will take over the US administration.

Russia’s upper legislative house speaker, Valentina Matviyenko said on Monday (Dec. 2) that she is expecting Russia-Ukraine peace talks to resume next year, after US President-elect Donald Trump will take over the US administration. "I will express my purely personal opinion. I believe that the probability that there will be a real attempt to start such negotiations and meetings in 2025 is significantly higher than the probability that such attempts will not be made," Matviyenko said in an interview with pro-Kremlin newspaper Argumenty i Fakty. “We must not and will not make the subject of negotiations any one-day half-measures, agreements of an unclear status, short-term freezes, and so on,” she added. Russia and Ukraine have not negotiated peace since the first months Russian troops invaded Ukraine in early 2022. Also read: Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both Matviyenko, who is also third in line for the Russian presidency, further accused US President Biden's administration, which gave Ukraine approval to strike long-range ATACMS missiles into Russia for the first time. “The leaders of the negotiation process on the other side will have to show certain strong qualities. How ready they’ll be, I don’t know,” she said. US President Biden reiterated the US's support for Ukraine after it dealt with a recent "horrific" Russian attack, by launching nearly 200 missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. Moreover, Trump has pledged to end the war swiftly, which has raised concerns that he would try to force Ukraine to accept a deal on Russia's terms. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: NATO, Ukraine To Convene Emergency Talks Afer Russia's Hypersonic Missile Strike × However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that Ukraine needs security guarantees from NATO and more weapons to defend itself before beginning any negotiations with Moscow. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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