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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet

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The Ukrainian military says Russia launched 158 drones and missiles today

We hear from two residents in Ukraine on today's attacks and how Christmas has felt this year

Also: James Coomarasamy reflects on 2023 as told by The World Tonight archives...

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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet: Vladimir Putin watches final test of hypersonic missile

Vladimir Putin watches final test of hypersonic missile

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Vladimir Putin watches final test of hypersonic missile

President says it will penetrate any existing or next generation defence system

Russian President says it will penetrate any existing or next generation missile defence system.
Japan announces a return to commercial whaling.  
A new film celebrates the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 
and our foreign policy brains trust looks ahead to 2019.

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