Man questioned in corruption case ‘falls’ from 11th storey window in Russian city of Krasnoyarsk

https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2024/12/11/man-questioned-in-corruption-case-falls-from-11th-storey-window-in-russian-city-of-krasnoyarsk-en-news
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They should get someone to inspect those windows once in a while

German Chancellor Scholz is ready to continue talks with Putin, although he considers the phone call between them in November a "disappointment."

"Its frustrating, he keeps repeating his lines. but I will do it again, without any illusions," he said.

www.zeit.de/news/2024-12...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 11:12

NATO’s European members are discussing increasing defense spending to 3% of GDP at next year’s summit. This rise, driven partly by Trump’s return and to support Ukraine, would strain national budgets. Seven EU countries still miss the current 2% target.

www.ft.com/content/c494...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 10:55

During the VII Ukrainian-German Economic Forum, Chancellor Olaf Scholf confirmed that Germany will hand over the (previously pledged) sixth IRIS-T air defense system and Patriot launchers by the end of the year.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 10:00

Russian independent media channel ASTRA reports about the ATACMS attack on Taganrog. One soldier was killed, and another 41 wounded. Besides the aircraft Beriev repair plant, a military unit housing the 5th Aviation Group of the 6955th Air Base was also hit.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 09:52

In Moscow, Mikhail Shatsky, Deputy Chief Designer at Design Bureau "Mars" and head of the software department, has allegedly been liquidated. He was said to be involved in the modernization of Kh-69 cruise missiles and the development of new UAVs.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 09:40

🇺🇦 Ukraine is open to discussing the stationing of foreign troops on its territory, says Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna.

"Ukraine is ready to speak about whatever works," she responded.

www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 09:32

US Lawmakers urge intelligence agencies to assess security risks if military aid to Ukraine ends. The proposed NDAA provision mandates a report on Ukraine’s war trajectory and global repercussions if U.S. support stops, including impacts on Russia, China, Iran, and DPRK.

thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 09:28

In Markyne, Donetsk region, roughly 50km east of Mariupol, a Russian ammo depot was reportedly hit and destroyed.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 09:23

🇺🇸 The U.S. House passed the 2025 NDAA with key Ukraine provisions: banning recognition of Russian sovereignty over occupied regions, exploring AI weaponry collaboration, and reporting on Russia's terrorism funding. Lend-Lease was excluded.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 09:20

The EU approved its 15th sanctions package against Russia, targeting 45 tankers from the "shadow fleet" and over 80 individuals/entities supporting Russia's war. The package also extends Czechia’s import license for Russian oil products for 6 more months.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 21:27

Future FBI Director nominee Kash Patel, who was endorsed by Trump, plans to "investigate Zelensky's activities," according to his podcast. Patel aims to probe how U.S. taxpayer money has been used by Ukraine, including whether Zelensky exaggerated threats to the West to secure more US funding.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 21:45

Trump's upcoming administration sure seems choke full of Russian puppets and useful idiots.

Also I'm pretty sure this is outside of FBI's responsibility.

⚡️ Active talks for a major POW exchange by the end of the year have been ongoing for the past two weeks, says Zelensky’s advisor Lytvyn. He stated that Orbán did not discuss a Christmas ceasefire or exchange with ukraine.

"Hungary discussed nothing with Ukraine.”

interfax.com.ua/news/general...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 20:55

⚡️🇭🇺 Hungary proposed a Christmas ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, along with a POW exchange, but President Zelensky rejected the initiative, according to Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 18:43

Orban is a Cunt.

Zelensky: "We all hope Viktor Orban won’t call Assad in Moscow for his hour-long lectures. True peace and security require America’s determination, Europe’s unity, and commitment to the UN Charter’s principles. Talks on the war against Ukraine cannot happen without Ukraine."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 15:14

Deputy Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna said "Lowering the age of conscripts in Ukraine is impossible due to the lack of a planning, training, and equipping system for brigades. The government stresses the need to fully equip existing units."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 14:57

Ukraine's defense industry is poised for significant growth, with plans to ramp up domestic production. By 2025, the sector could be worth $30 billion. According to PM Shmyhal, Ukraine will continue to defend Europe's eastern flank.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 13:32

Macron is exploring a potential European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine to deter further Russian aggression. Ahead of his Warsaw visit, he’s consulting with Poland, a key ally, and discussing the idea with US President-elect Trump and Zelensky.

www.rp.pl/polityka/art...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 11:01

🇦🇹 Austrian OMV has terminated its contract with Gazprom, originally set to last until 2040, according to the company’s press release.

www.omv.com/en/media/pre...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 21:01

Ukrainian intelligence played a role in the recent Syrian rebel victory in Damascus, supplying drones and operators to help topple Bashar Al-Assad, The Washington Post reports. The move was part of Kyiv's strategy to undermine Russia's influence in Syria.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 10:39

🇷🇺🇺🇦 In 2024, Russia has executed at least 109 Ukrainian prisoners of war, according to Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. He added that authorities continue to receive reports of murders, torture, and mistreatment of POWs.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 08:40

🇨🇦🇺🇦 Canadian Parliament approved $600 million in military aid to Ukraine as part of a larger budget package. This includes $400M CAD in financial assistance via the IMF, plus $45M CAD for humanitarian demining and strengthening Ukraine's cyber defense.

www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-polyt...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 08:32

The US is considering harsher sanctions on Russia’s oil exports to tighten pressure on the Kremlin. With oil prices dropping and concerns over Trump’s Ukraine stance, Biden’s team is willing to take more aggressive action despite past reluctance.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 11 December 2024 at 08:18

French President Macron has arrived in Warsaw to talk with Polish PM Tusk. One of the subjects is the possibility of deploying peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after the war ends.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 12:17

⚡️Medvedev claims the U.S. could resolve the crisis in Ukraine: "If the new U.S. administration is truly committed to resolving this crisis, they can achieve it because Kyiv exists thanks to military and financial support from the U.S. and some European countries."

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 12 December 2024 at 12:19

Kyiv exists because of USA military support? Read between the obvious lines he is saying that USA could resolve the crisis by pulling support and letting Russia slaughter Ukraine and overthrow Kyiv. Without USA support, Kyiv wouldn't exist, is exactly what he is implying here.

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