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U.S. Senate advances $1.66 trillion government-funding bill

A $1.66 trillion government spending bill drew overwhelming bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers steered it toward passage before a weekend deadline to avoid a partial shutdown of federal agencies.

Reuters

Kosovo PM says Russia is inflaming Serbia tensions as Ukraine war falters

Albin Kurti warns rising tensions only benefit Putin as ethnic Serbs set up road blocks in north of country

The Guardian - UK

Sunak praises ‘sacrifice’ of British troops deployed in Estonia

The Prime Minister dished up Christmas dinner for soldiers at the Tapa military base.

The Independent UK

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Sunak praises ‘dedication and bravery’ of British troops deployed in Estonia

The Prime Minister handed out Christmas lunch alongside his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas.

The Independent UK

Sweden Blocks Extradition of Journalist Sought by Erdogan

Sweden's Supreme Court on Monday blocked the extradition of exiled Turkish journalist Bulent Kenes, a key demand by Ankara to ratify Stockholm's NATO membership. There were "several hindrances" to sending back the former editor-in-chief of the Zaman daily, who Türkiye accuses of being involved in a 2016 attempt to topple…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swedish court: Man wanted by Turkey cannot be extradited

Sweden’s top court has rejected an extradition request for a man wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not criminalize the act he is accused of committing

The Independent UK

German military swaps APCs for NATO force after breakdowns

Defense officials said Monday that Germany is readying decades-old armored personnel carriers for a key NATO unit after the modern vehicles that should have been deployed suffered a mass breakdown

The Independent UK

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Germany pauses purchases of Puma tanks after operational problems

Germany will not purchase any more Puma infantry tanks until they have proven themselves to be reliable, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday after several of the vehicles were put out of service during a recent military drill.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin mobilises Russia's 'Grandfather Frost' for sick propaganda stunt

In a bizarre clip, Vladimir Putin's soldiers grin as they await the arrival of Russia's version of Santa Claus - "Grandfather Frost" - before the tyrant was blasted for the 'sick' stunt while families were mourning their dead

Daily Mirror

Swedish Supreme court stops extradition of Turkish man accused of coup attempt

Sweden's Supreme Court on Monday said it had blocked the extradition of a Turkish man accused by Ankara of taking part in a coup attempt in 2016, a potential blow to Sweden's bid to join NATO.

Reuters

Pakistani Taliban overpower guards, seize police center

Several Pakistani Taliban detainees have managed to overpower their guards at a counter-terrorism center in northwestern Pakistan, snatching police weapons and taking control of the facility

The Independent UK

No big deal for Finns as defense chief takes paternity leave

Amid the biggest regional security crisis in decades, as Finland waits to join NATO, the country’s defense minister has chosen to claim nearly two months of parental leave from his job

The Independent UK

UK's Sunak to attend Baltic summit, meet UK troops in Estonia

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet his Nordic, Baltic and Dutch counterparts at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday, before heading to Estonia to meet British and NATO troops, the government said.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak to urge allies to stand firm behind Ukraine in Baltic trip

Prime minister will stress importance of ‘unwavering support’ among northern European states

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Sunak to urge allies on Baltic trip to stand firm in support for Ukraine

The UK has announced a fresh supply of hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition as part of its package of defensive aid for 2023.

Daily Mirror

Ukraine prepares to fight off Russian troops as 'Putin plots fresh assault on Kyiv'

A top Ukrainian general has warned his country is readying itself to fight off a 'million' more Russian troops as Putin plots a second invasion of Kyiv

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kissinger Calls for a Negotiated Peace in Ukraine, Kyiv Dismisses His Proposal

Veteran US diplomat Henry Kissinger said the time is approaching for a negotiated peace in Ukraine to reduce the risk of another devastating world war, but the Kyiv government dismissed his comments as amounting to "appeasing the aggressor" and said there could be no deal involving ceding territory. Kissinger, 99,…

Reuters

U.N. Libya envoy warns political sides over stalemate

The United Nations Envoy to Libya said alternative mechanisms might have to be used if rival sides cannot find a solution to the country's political crisis.

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Reuters

Croatia rejects joining EU mission of Ukrainian military support

Croatian lawmakers on Friday narrowly rejected a proposal the country should join an EU mission in support of the Ukrainian military after hours of heated debate reflecting deep divisions between the premier and the country's president.

Reuters

Serbia to request permission to deploy its troops in Kosovo

The Serbian government will ask the NATO peacekeeper commander to allow the country to send up to 1,000 police and army personnel to Kosovo, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday.

France 24

EU leaders grant Bosnia 'candidate status' to join bloc

European Union leaders on Thursday granted Bosnia candidate status to join the union, putting the volatile Balkan nation at the start of a long road to membership. The move came as Kosovo became the latest country to formally lodge an application to apply for membership in the bloc.

The Independent UK

Serbia seeks return of its troops to Kosovo as tensions soar

Serbia has formally demanded that its security troops return to the breakaway former Serbian province of Kosovo, despite warnings from the West that such calls are unlikely to be accepted and only add to tensions in that part of the Balkans

Reuters

Libya PM acknowledges govt's role in Lockerbie suspect's transfer

Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah indirectly acknowledged on Thursday that his administration had been involved in the transfer of a Lockerbie bombing suspect to the United States last week.

Al Jazeera

Patriot systems would be legitimate target in Ukraine: Kremlin

The comments come as US finalises plans to send the missile systems to intercept barrage of Russian missiles.

The Independent UK

Allies discuss how Ukraine can be given ‘decisive edge’ against Putin

The Ukrainian President has asked G7 allies including Britain to go further by supplying long-range missiles that could be used in deadly attacks.

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