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Russia's Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, has claimed that Russian troops are making progress in all areas of the Ukrainian front, despite observers reporting little movement in the conflict. Shoigu stated that Russian servicemen are "occupying a more favourable position and expanding their zones of control in all directions." The renewed assault on the eastern front has seen intensified fighting, with the town of Avdiivka being the latest flashpoint. While the frontlines have barely shifted over the past year and a half, analysts suggest that Russia's forces have made incremental gains, albeit at a significant human cost.

Qatar has called for swift international action to stop the violence in Gaza after Israel renewed bombarding the territory. The Qatari foreign ministry said the continued bombing “complicates mediation efforts and exacerbates the humanitarian catastrophe in the Strip” and called on the international community to move quickly to stop the violence. Qatar has been engaged in intense negotiations, with support from Egypt and the United States, to repeatedly prolong the truce in Gaza, which lasted seven days after two extensions. During the truce, 80 Israeli hostages were freed in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners and negotiations between Hamas and other nations led to the release of more than 20 other foreign nationals.

After a seven-day truce, the war between Israel and Hamas has resumed, with Israeli fighter jets hitting targets in the Gaza Strip. The truce, which began on November 24th, was extended twice and expired on Friday. The Qatari foreign ministry has urged rapid action to stop the violence in Gaza, stating that the continued bombing makes mediation efforts more difficult and exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in the area. Health authorities in Gaza say that Israel's bombardment has killed over 15,000 people so far. The Israeli government has stated that it is committed to achieving the goals of the war.