Ukraine

Kyiv is struggling to maintain the attention and financial support of its allies as the conflict is about to enter its third year.
The former president is telling Republicans he "doesn't want Biden to have a victory" in 2024, said a source familiar with the bipartisan negotiations.
All those aboard were killed, Russia said. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash.
The rare Asiatic black bear was saved from a zoo where nearly all the other animals had died.
Russia's defense ministry admitted there was an "emergency release" on munitions over the village.
New Year's Eve revelers are counting down to midnight across the world to bid farewell to 2023 and usher in 2024.
The assault came after Russia accused Ukraine of killing dozens and wounding over 100 in Belgorod, the most casualties on Russian soil since the war began.
President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass a $110 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs.
“The stronger our air defense, the fewer Russian devils will be in our skies and on our land,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
“It’s been a good year, I would even actually call it a great year” for Russian President Vladimir Putin, an analyst said.