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Germany, France pledge mutual support to avert energy crunch

Germany and France have pledged to provide each other mutual support in preventing a possible energy crisis after supplies from Russia dried up amid the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Angela Merkel says she lost influence over Putin as a lame duck leader

Germany’s former chancellor defends her actions amid barrage of accusations since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Utility workers rush to repair national grid despite fears of ‘double-tap’ attacks; what happened to the Ukrainians defending Snake Island

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Russia denies slowing inspections for Ukraine grain ships

Russia's ambassador to Turkey said on Friday that Moscow sends its representatives to more ship inspections in Istanbul per day than mandated under the Black Sea grain deal, rejecting a Ukrainian accusation that Russia is slowing down the process.

Reuters

Hungarian FM on Russia's war in Ukraine: 'We want peace, not another sanctions package'

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto doesn't rule out vetoing a ninth package of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine – a package that is currently being prepared by the EU, along with a proposed price cap on Russian oil. "We want peace, not another [sanctions] package," he says.…

France 24

Ukraine needs to be 'far-sighted' to secure peace, pope says

Ukraine's leaders will have to be "far-sighted" to secure peace, Pope Francis said on Friday, suggesting that Kyiv would have to make concessions to end the war with Russia.

Reuters

Ice hockey-IIHF reprimands Russian Ice Hockey Federation over pro-war 'propaganda'

The International ice hockey federation (IIHF) has reprimanded the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF) after Russian clubs promoted messages in support of the Ukraine war, the IIHF said on Friday.

Reuters

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Ben Wallace: Attacks on Ukraine infrastructure sign of Putin’s desperation

Russia’s bombardment of critical infrastructure in Ukraine is a sign of Vladimir Putin’s “desperation”, Ben Wallace has said. The Defence Secretary said the Russian president is targeting Ukraine’s power grid and other civilian infrastructure to “mask” his military failures. Ukraine’s energy facilities have been pounded by a barrage of Russian…

Evening Standard

Putin hits out at internet ‘fakes’ during meeting with Russian soldiers’ mothers

The Russian President said some news about the conflict in Ukraine could not be trusted

Evening Standard

Putin decries media 'lies' at meeting with soldiers' mothers

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hit out at what he said were skewed media portrayals of Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine as he met with mothers of Russian soldiers fighting there

The Independent UK

EU, US edging toward trade spat when both want unity instead

The European Union and the United States are treading precariously close to a major trans-Atlantic trade dispute at a time when the two Western giants want to show unity in the face of challenges from Russia and China

The Independent UK

Putin talks to mothers of soldiers fighting in Ukraine in staged meeting

Russian president sits down with handpicked group of women to calm public anger over mobilisation

The Guardian - UK

Which EU politicians refused to label Russia a sponsor of terror?

Many on the far right and some on the left rejected the symbolic move to declare Moscow as a terrorist regime.

Al Jazeera

NATO troops hold drills in Poland's Suwalki Gap

NATO forces took part in drills in northern Poland on Friday, an area of crucial significance to the security of the alliance's eastern flank.

Reuters

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Much of Ukraine still without power, heat and water after missile attacks

Rolling blackouts continue and 60% of Kyiv without electricity two days after Russian strikes on infrastructure

Al Jazeera

Will more Ukrainians flee to the European Union as winter bites?

The EU says there are preparations for all scenarios, but analysts say support could wane as inflation soars.

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s grip on regional allies loosens again after Armenia snub

Damaging optics of ‘family’ photo at CSTO summit highlights fragility of Russia’s influence in wake of war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia rains missiles on recaptured Ukrainian city

A barrage of missiles has struck the recently liberated city of Kherson in a marked escalation of attacks since Russia withdrew two weeks ago

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The Independent UK

Putin meets mothers of soldiers fighting in Ukraine and says he feels their pain

The Russian president shared tea, cakes and fresh berries with the women

Reuters

Hungary complains to EU about Ukrainian law's impact on some firms

Hungary's foreign minister said on Friday it has complained to the European Union alleging that Ukraine is making business harder for its companies such as drugmaker Richter because they have operations in Russia.

Bangkok Post

'Vladimir, answer us': Soldiers' mothers challenge Putin

MOSCOW: Their videos are flooding Russian social media — mothers and wives of soldiers mobilised to fight in Ukraine, urgently demanding that the military make good on promises made by President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Putin attacks 'internet fakes' in meeting with mothers of Russian soldiers

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday told mothers of soldiers fighting in Ukraine not to believe everything they see on television or read on the internet, as he said there were many "fakes" circulating about what Russian calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine.

Reuters

Putin, Kudrin touch on future of Yandex in late-night meeting - sources

Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin touched on the future of internet giant Yandex in a late night meeting, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Europe scrambles to help Ukraine keep the heat and lights on

European countries are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functioning through the bitter winter months

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