A Russian soldier is captured by Russian forces on Armenian territory, violating Armenian sovereignty. The soldier is transferred from Armenia to Russia, marking the first instance of a Russian army deserter being kidnapped abroad.

In the realm of politics, Vice President Biden collapses while shaking hands with graduates at the U.S. Air Force Academy. VP Kamala Harris launches an attack on Trump, serving up a word salad. Gov. Ron DeSantis's Twitter Spaces campaign launch crashes, leading to mockery. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy experiences a bathroom mishap during an interview.

Prince Andrew's presence at the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations could be detrimental due to new revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Over 150 names associated with Epstein, including Prince Andrew's, may be exposed. His previous out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault, adds to the scrutiny.

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Israel's health system faces overwhelming challenges due to the large number of wounded soldiers in the Gaza offensive. Evangelical leaders, including former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, visit the south to witness the devastation. A committee of Israeli medical professionals works to determine the fate of 21 hostages held in Gaza.

The Digest, 12/22/2023 @530AM, CDT

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