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
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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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