Russia Insists It Is Observing Ukraine Ceasefire Despite Kyiv Attacks

Moscow insisted Saturday its army was observing a ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Orthodox Christmas despite artillery attacks by Kyiv troops.

Kiev regime’s troops bombards DPR with over 100 shells over past day

The Kiev regime’s troops bombarded the territory of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) firing 102 shells of various calibers over the past day, the DPR mission to the Joint Control and Coordination Center on Ukraine’s War Crimes reported on Saturday.

Albanian in Kosovo opens fire on Serbs celebrating Christmas, Serbs block road after shooting

 

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Ukraine shells Donetsk exactly when ceasefire declared by Russia comes into effect

The Ukrainian armed forces shelled Donetsk at exactly 12:00 a.m. Moscow time, when the ceasefire declared by Russia came into effect. The fire came from 155 mm NATO artillery guns, the Donetsk People’s Republic’s (DPR) mission to the Joint Control and Coordination Center on issues related to Ukraine’s war crimes (JCCC) reported on Friday.

Putin instructed to introduce a ceasefire in Ukraine for Christmas

Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to introduce a ceasefire along the entire line of contact between the parties in Ukraine from 12:00 Moscow time on January 6 to 24:00 on January 7. 

Russian Orthodox leader urges Christmas ceasefire for Ukraine, Donbass

 Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill has called for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine and Donbass.

Kosovo bans entry of Serbian Patriarch ahead of Orthodox Christmas

Authorities in Kosovo decided Sunday to ban Serbian Patriarch Porfirije from entering the country ahead of Orthodox Christmas.

US winter storm to bring coldest Christmas in decades

A major winter storm sweeping the US this week may bring the coldest Christmas in four decades to parts of the country, say forecasters.

UK imposes tighter curbs amid confirmation of new COVID strain | Al Jazeera

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a tighter set of coronavirus controls on millions of people in England, telling them to stay home, and drastically scaled back plans to ease restrictions over Christmas.

Device found near German Christmas market full of nails

In Germany, Police in the city of Potsdam are investigating a device filled with nails found next to a Christmas market.

Un engin potentiellement explosif découvert près d'un marché de Noël de Potsdam en Allemagne

Un engin potentiellement explosif a été découvert dans un colis suspect sur un marché de Noël de Potsdam, près de Berlin, a annoncé la police allemande vendredi, qui a précisé que l'engin avait été neutralisé.

Russia Warns of Heightened Terrorism Threat in Europe & US during Holiday Season

The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a warning to citizens, urging those traveling to European and US cities in the coming months to exercise caution, as the holiday season may prompt terrorist attacks in popular destinations.

US Warns of Christmas Terror Threat in Europe

The United States on Thursday updated its advice to travelers heading for Europe, warning of an increased terrorist threat over the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

Man detained in Dortmund bomb investigation

A man of Islamist background has been detained by German investigators investigating explosions at a bus carrying players of Borussia Dortmund soccer club, the federal public prosecutor's office has said.

Berlin attacker used up to 14 different identities while in Germany

The Tunisian man who recently rammed a truck into a crowd at a Berlin Christmas market may have used up to 14 different identities while he was in Germany, authorities said on Thursday.

France deploys 3,000 police officers to secure trains during Christmas

About 3,000 police officers have been deployed to patrol trains in France, especially the high-speed and regional trains in Paris, during the Christmas holidays due to the high threat of a renewed terrorist attack on the country.

Three arrested, including suspect's nephew, in connection to Berlin market truck attack

Three men, including the nephew of Berlin market attack suspect Anis Amri, were arrested Saturday after police uncovered a possible link to Amri, a Tunisian national thought to be responsible for the attack that left 12 dead.

FBI Warns of Possible Threat to Holiday Gathering Sites

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning local law enforcement agencies across the United States that Islamic State militants are calling for attacks on churches and other sites where holiday crowds might gather.

Berlin attack suspect Anis Amri killed in Milan

The Berlin market attack suspect Anis Amri has been shot dead by police in Milan, Italy's interior minister says.

New York City beefs up holiday markets security following Germany attack

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) had stepped up security around the City's holiday markets on Wednesday after a terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market that killed at least 12 people.