Fresh Russian offensive in Sumy & Putin's pre-Christmas strikes target 'entire infrastructure of life'

Day 1,398.

Today, as reports come in of a renewed Russian cross-border incursion in the north east of the country, Ukraine is clearing up after another massive overnight aerial attack which has left thousands without power. We report the diplomatic fallout from the inconclusive talks in Miami and Later, we have an interview with Ukrainian artist and designer, Mariya Dykalo, the Creative Director of Aspinal of London.

Pic credit: The Russian Ministry of Defense/Anadolu via Getty Images

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With thanks to Ukrainian artist and designer, Mariya Dykalo (Creative Director of Aspinal of London). @MariyaASPINAL on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Learn more about Mariya Dykalo's work:

https://mariyadykalo.com/ 

The scarf given to Melania Trump designed by Ukrainian children:

https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/we-can-dream-again-silk-scarf

UN report: Weekend attacks in Ukraine bring more casualties, damage infrastructure

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166652?_gl=1*l4bfr6*_ga*MTIwMjkxNTk1MC4xNzY1ODAyMzEw*_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjY0OTE4MjQkbzMkZzEkdDE3NjY0OTE4OTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

Miyamoto article: Addressing Ukraine’s Asbestos Crisis

https://miyamotointernational.com/addressing-ukraines-asbestos-crisis/

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