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    Trilateral peace talks on hold as Ukraine waits for US, Zelensky says

    Trilateral peace talks on hold as Ukraine waits for US, Zelensky says

    Trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. are on hold due to the war between Washington and Tehran, President Volodymyr Zelensky said March 4.

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    In the Middle East, chaos is Putin's new ally

    In the Middle East, chaos is Putin's new ally

    If anyone was worried that Russia was going to intervene on behalf of its ally Iran in the new Middle East conflict, they need not be.

    Vladimir Putin's response to the massive U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran — and even the Israeli strike that …

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    Russia's nuclear giant controls massive weapons production ecosystem ignored by sanctions, report finds

    Russia's nuclear giant controls massive weapons production ecosystem ignored by sanctions, report finds

    Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear corporation, operates 21 entities that are directly involved in weapons production but face no EU sanctions, according to a report published March 4 by the Kyiv-based think tank DiXi Group.

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    Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Damage To The Deck Of The USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier

    Does a photo show damage to the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that the American ship was damaged during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. The image actually shows repair crews in 1967 …

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    NATO and EU united thanks to Ukraine, – Tom Brewer #shorts

    NATO and EU united thanks to Ukraine, – Tom Brewer #shorts

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    Russian frigate Admiral Essen’s electronic warfare and radar systems damaged by drone strike in Novorossiysk Bay

    A drone strike on Novorossiysk Bay hit the midsection of the superstructure of the Russian frigate Admiral Essen, impacting an area that houses key weapons and electronic systems.

    According to the Telegram channel CyberBoroshno, the strike triggered …

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    Tom Brewer: Ukrainian army is keeping an INCREDIBLE pace #shorts

    Tom Brewer: Ukrainian army is keeping an INCREDIBLE pace #shorts

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    Ukrainian drones strike Uralchem ammonium nitrate plant in Russia’s Kirov region

    Drones that closely resembled Ukraine’s AN-196 “Liutyi” model attacked the Uralchem plant in the city of Kirovo-Chepetsk, the Kirov region. News of the incident emerged on Wednesday, March 4.

    Regional governor Alexander Sokolov confirmed the attack …

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    Putin threatens to cut Russian gas to Europe unless EU reverses ban, leveraging Iran war

    Putin threatens to cut Russian gas to Europe unless EU reverses ban, leveraging Iran war

    As the U.S.-Iran war disrupts global energy markets, the Russian president is brainstorming ways to strong-arm the EU into rethinking its ban on Russian LNG and pipeline gas.

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    "Like World War I and II combined": US Senator Tom Brewer shocked by Ukraine war

    "Like World War I and II combined": US Senator Tom Brewer shocked by Ukraine war

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    Russian tanker Arctic Metagas destroyed in the Mediterranean Sea! #shorts

    Russian tanker Arctic Metagas destroyed in the Mediterranean Sea! #shorts

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    History of Coastal Defense Forces in Ukraine

    Coastal defense troops were a branch of the Naval Forces tasked with protecting naval bases, ports, and key sections of the coastline from enemy ships and amphibious landings. A separate…

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    Ukrainian drones reportedly damage at least five Russian warships in Novorossiysk

    At least five Russian Navy vessels were damaged in an overnight drone attack on Novorossiysk from March 1 to 2, the Telegram channel “Dossier Shpiona” reported.

    The anti-submarine ships Yeysk and Kasimov were among those struck, according to the …

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    Tanker nearly split in half! Russian gas carrier explodes in Mediterranean | AFU burns Russian oil

    Tanker nearly split in half! Russian gas carrier explodes in Mediterranean | AFU burns Russian oil

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    No signals yet for trilateral meeting due to Middle East situation, – Zelenskyy #shorts

    No signals yet for trilateral meeting due to Middle East situation, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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    What We Know About 'Jesus', 'Signal Fire', 'Armageddon' Alleged Quote Of US Commander Ahead Of Iran Strikes -- Single, Anonymous Source

    Did a U.S. military commander tell troops that President Trump was "anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon"? Here's what we know so far: The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) said on its website that it has …

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    Russian assaults in the Zaporizhzhia direction: what is really happening? #shorts

    Russian assaults in the Zaporizhzhia direction: what is really happening? #shorts

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    Ukraine war latest: 3 Russian ships hit, 3 sailors killed in Ukrainian strike on Black Sea port, SBU source says

    Ukraine war latest: 3 Russian ships hit, 3 sailors killed in Ukrainian strike on Black Sea port, SBU source says

    Key developments on March 4:

    • 3 Russian ships hit, 3 sailors killed in Ukrainian strike on Black Sea port, SBU source says
    • Russia continues to escalate drone attacks on passenger trains, railway infrastructure
    • Putin increases Russia's regular army …
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    RUSSIANS IN PANIC! Ukrainian forces left them without air defense and drones in one stroke

    RUSSIANS IN PANIC! Ukrainian forces left them without air defense and drones in one stroke

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    Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Real Bombing Of Tel Aviv In March 2026

    Does a viral video show a real-life scene from Tel Aviv when the city was hit with Iranian missiles in March 2026? No, that's not true: The clip originated from an account that disclosed the video was generated by AI. Both online AI detectors and …

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    Exclusive: Inside Ukrainian skeleton racer's disqualification from Olympics

    Exclusive: Inside Ukrainian skeleton racer's disqualification from Olympics

    The Kyiv Independent’s Kateryna Hodunova speaks with Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the Olympic Games for wearing a helmet honoring 24 Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war.

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    'Bratislava shooting itself in the foot,' says Kyiv, as Slovakia walks away from emergency electricity imports to Ukraine

    'Bratislava shooting itself in the foot,' says Kyiv, as Slovakia walks away from emergency electricity imports to Ukraine

    "Ukraine purchases the electricity and does not receive it for free. So the Fico government will simply deprive Slovak companies of earnings, while Ukraine will receive this electricity from other sources," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy …
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    Zelensky orders development of support plan for Middle East allies hit by Iran strikes

    Zelensky orders development of support plan for Middle East allies hit by Iran strikes

    "Our military has the necessary capabilities. Ukrainian experts will work on site, and teams are already negotiating this," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Putin increases Russia's regular army personnel to nearly 2.4 million

    Putin increases Russia's regular army personnel to nearly 2.4 million

    Russia's regular army has grown to 2,391,770 personnel. Of these, 1,502,640 will serve as active-duty troops — 2,640 more than before, according to the March 4 decree.

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    Ukraine foils Russia’s Zaporizhzhia plans with advances on the Dnipropetrovsk-Zaporizhzhia regions border

    Ukraine’s military has pushed Russian troops back from several positions along the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, putting Moscow’s plans to establish a staging ground for an assault on Zaporizhzhia in jeopardy.

    Russian forces …