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    The EU rules out returning Russia’s frozen assets until reparations are paid to Ukraine

    The European Union is not considering returning Russia’s frozen assets until Moscow pays reparations for its war against Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Copenhagen on Saturday, August …

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    U.S. approves $8.5 billion sale of Patriot systems to Denmark for Ukraine

    The U.S. has cleared a major deal to supply Denmark with Patriot air-defense systems and related weaponry. The package is valued at $8.5 billion.

    It includes six launchers, radar stations, guidance systems and missiles, the Pentagon’s Defense …

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    Lithuania sets up 'dragon teeth' barriers at borders with Belarus, Russia's Kaliningrad exclave

    Lithuania sets up 'dragon teeth' barriers at borders with Belarus, Russia's Kaliningrad exclave

    The so-called "dragon teeth" — pyramid-shaped concrete anti-tank obstacles — were set up as part of the Baltic Defense Line, a planned string of defenses along the Baltic countries' borders with Russia and Belarus.

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    RUSSIA continues to TERRORISE the peaceful POPULATION: missiles and drones ATTACKED cities! #shorts

    RUSSIA continues to TERRORISE the peaceful POPULATION: missiles and drones ATTACKED cities! #shorts

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    Russia attacks Ukrainian cities – EU prepares tough sanctions

    Russia attacks Ukrainian cities – EU prepares tough sanctions

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    Poland deports 15 Ukrainian nationals amid heightened tensions

    Poland deports 15 Ukrainian nationals amid heightened tensions

    Polish authorities have expelled 15 Ukrainian citizens after they were detained for offenses like drug possession, drunk driving, theft, and illegal border crossings, RMF24 reported on Aug. 30.

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    Kyiv Independent’s ‘Dare to Ukraine’ series returns for 2nd season set in Ukrainian village

    Kyiv Independent’s ‘Dare to Ukraine’ series returns for 2nd season set in Ukrainian village

    The Kyiv Independent’s “Dare to Ukraine” wartime travel series returns for a second season, set in a Ukrainian village. It premiered on Aug. 30 and will release every Saturday for the next five weeks.

    Last year, The Kyiv Independent launched “Dare to …

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    Why we’re going dark for September

    Why we’re going dark for September

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Ukrainian drones hit Krasnodar and Syzran refineries in overnight strikes

Ukraine’s General Staff said that overnight on August 30, Ukrainian drones struck two key sites inside Russia “as part of efforts to reduce the enemy’s offensive potential and complicate fuel deliveries to military units.”

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Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

Former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament Andriy Parubiy was killed in Lviv, the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration (OVA), Maksym Kozytskyi, said on Telegram on Saturday, August 30.

Shortly before that, Ukraine’s National Police said that …

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Ukraine destroys underground explosives depot in western Russia, intelligence source claims

Ukraine destroys underground explosives depot in western Russia, intelligence source claims

The facility was used to store pyroxylin gunpowder, a smokeless powder used in the production of small arms, artillery, and rocket systems, a military intelligence source claimed.

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Will She Make It? | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 1

Will She Make It? | Dare to Ukraine: Village Ep. 1

What’s it really like to live in a Ukrainian village during wartime? Masha Lavrova leaves the capital, Kyiv, and moves to a village to explore authentic Ukrainian rural life. She tries to survive for a month on a $500 budget — the average Ukrainian …
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'We are already in conflict with Russia' — Merz says Putin destabilizing Germany

'We are already in conflict with Russia' — Merz says Putin destabilizing Germany

"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin is destabilizing a big part of our country," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told French outlet La Chaine Info.

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Amid Trump's pressure, India to host Putin in December

Amid Trump's pressure, India to host Putin in December

Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their visit to China on Sept. 1.

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Ukraine's military denies mass re-deployment of soldiers from air defense to infantry

Ukraine's military denies mass re-deployment of soldiers from air defense to infantry

Military spokesperson Andrii Kovalov acknowledged that reassignments take place, but said this does not concern air defense specialists protecting Ukrainian skies.

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CODE 9.2 Grows from Battalion to Regiment

The 475th Assault Battalion, better known to the public as CODE 9.2, has been expanded into a regiment. The change was revealed through the unit’s social media. With this expansion,…

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BREAKING: Ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv

BREAKING: Ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv

Andrii Parubii, a Ukrainian politician who previously served as the parliament speaker, was shot dead, Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytskyi reported on Aug. 30.

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Trump endorsed Chinese peacekeepers in post-war Ukraine, FT reports; White House denies

Trump endorsed Chinese peacekeepers in post-war Ukraine, FT reports; White House denies

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Chinese peacekeepers could monitor a neutral zone along the front line in Ukraine as part of a potential peace settlement, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 29, citing four undisclosed sources.

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Russian attacks kill 3, injure 42 in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks kill 3, injure 42 in Ukraine over past day

Ukrainian forces intercepted 510 drones, six ballistic missiles, and 32 cruise missiles launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

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Trump giving Ukraine 'deeper strike capabilities,' NATO envoy says after missile sales deal

Trump giving Ukraine 'deeper strike capabilities,' NATO envoy says after missile sales deal

The comments come after the U.S. greenlit a European-funded $850 million sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles, which can strike targets at a range of 240-450 kilometers (150-280 miles).

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,081,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,081,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 850 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Patriot components, Starlink upkeep — US approves $329 million in military sales for Ukraine

Patriot components, Starlink upkeep — US approves $329 million in military sales for Ukraine

The United States Department of State approved military sales to Ukraine worth $329.1 million on Aug. 29, for components related to the upkeep of Patriot air defense systems as well as Starlink terminals, the agency announced.

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Russia targets Ukrainian cities with missile, drone attacks as peace talks stall

Russia targets Ukrainian cities with missile, drone attacks as peace talks stall

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russian cruise and ballistic missiles had been launched at Ukraine's front line regions. Russian attack drones have also been reported across multiple regions, including the country's far-west.

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Large fire seen after Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

Large fire seen after Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

Explosions were reported by local residents around 2:30 a.m. local time, amid reports of drones flying overhead. Videos posted to social media appear to show a large blaze emanating from a local oil refinery.

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Russia’s Lukoil profit drops by half in the first six months of 2025 amid sanctions, export curbs and weaker prices

Russia is contending with some of analysts’ bleakest projections as major companies post downbeat financial results.

Lukoil, the country’s leading oil producer, reported a sharp deterioration in the first half of 2025. Net profit fell by half to 287 …