A Ukrainian general has said Moscow is digging in for a long war and still wants to conquer the whole of Ukraine. Russian shelling killed two people in the centre of Kherson.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukrainian general says Russia preparing for 'prolonged' war

A monument of the 18th century Russian general Aleksandr Suvorov was pulled down on Wednesday (December 14) in Ukraine’s southern city of Mykolaiv. Suvorov's bust had been attacked with red and green paint earlier in December before a crane lifted the large monument off its pedestal and onto a flat bed truck to carry it away.

Bust of Russian general removed from Ukraine's Mykolaiv

The Pentagon officials are in the final stages of finalising a plan to send a Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine to counter Russian aerial assaults.

WION Dispatch: U.S. set to give Ukraine its most advanced 'Patriot' missile defence system

Putin will not hold a year-end press conference for the first time in at least a decade. Russian President usually uses these conferences to enhance his reputation. Know here why he will not be holding this year-end press conference.

Why is Putin not holding year-end press conference for the first time in a decade?

The Ukraine war is on relentlessly. Ukraine's defense minister Alexi Reznikov says Ukrainian forces will resume active counter-offensive once the ground freezes, become more solid to pass equipment.

War in Ukraine | Reznikov: Actions to resume after ground becomes firmer

Footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry claim to show Moscow's forces training at a facility in Belarus. A statement released by the Ministry says that the servicemen, from Russia's Western military district, are conducting a training exercise for "a cleanup in a residential area", with a simulation town being constructed especially for the drills.

Russia releases footage showing Moscow's forces training at a facility in Belarus

In the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, ice and snow line the ground as the winter frost builds and temperatures plunge. Nearly half of Ukraine's energy system has already been damaged after months of strikes on power infrastructure, leaving people in the cold and dark for hours at a time as outdoor temperatures drop below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

Watch: Frosty weather in Kyiv as temperatures plunge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the country is switching to emergency shutdowns to stabilise its power grid after fresh Russian missile attacks. Now the questions is, How far are the two sides from negotiations?

Russia-Ukraine War: How far are the two sides from negotiations?

Russia has once again reigned long-range missiles targeting Ukrainian cities. At least two people have been killed several homes destroyed in the country's Southeast.

Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh missile attacks in Southeast Ukraine

Group of seven countries along with Australia and the European Union have agreed on a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian crude oil. While the price cap on Russian oil has kicked into force, Kyiv faces cold, dark winter.

War in Ukraine: G7 price caps on Russian oil kicks in; Kyiv faces cold, dark winter

This weekend brought a fresh round of Russian attacks near the front lines in both Southern and Eastern Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian officials, Russia is getting ready for a massive attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine | German Chancellor: Grave mistake to stop talking to Russia

Hundreds of Ukrainians queued for water on Monday after missile strikes near Kyiv caused massive power outages across the capital.

Kyiv residents queue for water amid massive outages due to Russian strikes

Ukraine’s defence industry has revealed a new drone, for coordinating artillery fire on Russian troops. What’s this drone all about? Is it another gift from the U.S.?

Ukraine’s new shark drone

Ukrainian troops fired a self-propelled howitzer at Russian positions on Wednesday north of the regional capital Kherson.

Ukrainian troops shell Russian positions north of Kherson

NATO allies would help Ukraine repair energy infrastructure heavily damaged by Russian bombardments. NATO's chief said that Moscow using the descending winter cold as "a weapon of war".

NATO to boost its support to Ukraine amid Russian strikes

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia has targeted Ukrainian energy centres. Ukraine is bracing for a dark, harsh winter as it battles to restore power and water. Now, Russians shell Kherson city after retreat.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine struggles to restore power; Russians shell Kherson city after retreat

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (November 26) hosted a summit in Kyiv promoting Ukraine's "Grain from Ukraine" initiative. The initiative is aimed at providing foodgrains to countries most vulnerable to famine and drought.

Kyiv hosts summit to promote 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative for vulnerable nations

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia has targeted Ukrainian energy centres. Water services have also been 'suspended' in Kyiv. Ukraine is bracing for a dark, harsh winter as it battles to restore power and water.

Russia-Ukraine war: Freezing Ukraine tries to restore power

Eastern Europe's arms industry is churning out guns, artillery shells and other military supplies at a pace that hasn't been seen since the cold war. While the increased weapon production to aid Ukraine is being seen as a matter of regional security, it can also spell good news for the arms industry and export market.

WION Fineprint: Weapons industry booms as eastern Europe arms Ukraine

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on with no end in sight. Now, Russia claims 'south stream sabotage'.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims 'south stream sabotage'

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine braces for dark, harsh winter

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia has targeted Ukrainian energy centres. Water services have also been 'suspended' in Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia targets Ukrainian energy centres; Water services 'suspended' in Kyiv

Following Russian air strikes a day before what triggered an automatic disconnect, all three nuclear power reactors under Ukrainian control have been restored to the electricity grid, the Ukrainian energy ministry confirmed on Thursday.

Day after Russian strikes, Ukrainian nuclear plants reconnect to electricity grid

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on with no end in sight. Now, a dark winter is coming for Ukrainians as energy providers issue a stark warning.

A dark winter is coming for Ukrainians as energy providers issue a stark warning

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