Putin calls fighting in Ukraine a 'war' for the first time
https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-calls-fighting-ukraine-war-first-time-special-military-operation-2022-12

December 22, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-12-22-22/index.html

Ukraine war news – live: Putin makes unprecedented admission as Russia warns of US clash
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-putin-war-aircraft-carrier-fire-b2250365.html

Ukraine war: Zelensky's visit shows neither Ukraine nor US want peace, Russia says
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64066584

Ukraine war: Chechens fighting for Kyiv say Russian troops are 'like cattle for slaughter, leaving the ground covered with corpses'
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-chechens-fighting-for-kyiv-say-russian-troops-are-like-cattle-for-slaughter-leaving-the-ground-covered-with-corpses-12773194

Russia dismisses US decision to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/22/ukraine-wrap

Wagner mercenaries buy North Korean missiles for use in Ukraine war
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/12/22/wagner-russia-north-korea-missiles-convicts/

Kate Bush calls for end of war in Ukraine and voices support for striking NHS nurses
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/dec/22/kate-bush-calls-for-end-of-war-in-ukraine-and-support-for-striking-nhs-nurses