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    Ex-energy minister charged in Ukraine's biggest corruption case

    Ex-energy minister charged in Ukraine's biggest corruption case

    Herman Halushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, was charged of money laundering and involvement in a criminal group as part of the country's major corruption scandal, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) announced on Feb. 16.

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    Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 4, damage 'medical infrastructure'

    Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 4, damage 'medical infrastructure'

    Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhoriv reported that a Russian drone targeted unspecified "medical infrastructure" in the city of Sumy overnight on Feb. 14-15, causing damage to the target.

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    'Mass obstruction' — Draft officers injured in Odesa following confrontation with 'civilian group'

    'Mass obstruction' — Draft officers injured in Odesa following confrontation with 'civilian group'

    Multiple enlistment officers were hospitalized after a "group of civilians" allegedly carried out an attack on the personnel in Odesa on Feb. 15, the Odesa Oblast Regional Recruitment Center reported.

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    'Air defense is a daily necessity' — Zelensky says additional aid packages expected by Feb. 24 following return from Munich

    'Air defense is a daily necessity' — Zelensky says additional aid packages expected by Feb. 24 following return from Munich

    "There were many meetings, and most importantly – there will be new support packages for Ukraine. The key priority is missiles for air defense, for protection against ballistic missiles," Zelensky said in his evening address on Feb. 15.

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    Ukraine says it hit Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region

    Ukraine’s General Staff said it successfully struck an oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region.

    The General Staff shared details of deep-rear operations over the past 24 hours, saying a key target was an enemy oil terminal in the Kuban region. …

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    For 12 years, a couple from near KYIV has been rescuing wild birds #shorts

    For 12 years, a couple from near KYIV has been rescuing wild birds #shorts

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    Ukrainian drone attack targets multiple Russian oblasts, Bryansk reportedly left largely without electricity

    Ukrainian drone attack targets multiple Russian oblasts, Bryansk reportedly left largely without electricity

    Russian officials reported a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple regions on Feb. 15, including areas near Moscow and Bryansk Oblasts.

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    How a couple near Kyiv is saving hundreds of birds amid the sound of missiles | HOMO AMANS

    How a couple near Kyiv is saving hundreds of birds amid the sound of missiles | HOMO AMANS

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    Russian state media retracts ‘full control’ claim over Myrnohrad after Defense Ministry order

    Kremlin-aligned media outlets deleted reports and posts claiming Russian control of Myrnohrad after Russia’s Defense Ministry ordered federal agencies to retract them.

    Major Russian state agencies - RIA Novosti, RBC and TASS - annulled reports that …

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    Ukrainians "destroyed" TWO NATO battalions during military exercises #shorts

    Ukrainians "destroyed" TWO NATO battalions during military exercises #shorts

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    US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantees as Kyiv seeks 30–50-year commitments, Zelensky says

    At a news conference, while speaking with reporters in Munich, Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Kyiv wants security guarantees for 30 or 50 years, not 15, as proposed by the Trump administration.

    The duration of those guarantees, he said, depends on …

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    How did the UAF wipe out Russia's oil industry and "destroy" two NATO battalions in an hour?

    How did the UAF wipe out Russia's oil industry and "destroy" two NATO battalions in an hour?

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    Starsky, where are the hundreds of "Flamingos" flying to Russia? #shorts

    Starsky, where are the hundreds of "Flamingos" flying to Russia? #shorts

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    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says

    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says

    Key developments on Feb. 14-15:

    • Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says
    • Ukraine hits Russia's BK-16 landing craft in Crimea and other targets in Russian-occupied territories, military says
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    WHERE are hundreds of "FLAMINGOS"and why are surgical strikes MANY TIMES more effective?

    WHERE are hundreds of "FLAMINGOS"and why are surgical strikes MANY TIMES more effective?

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    Kremlin proposes UN-led external administration in Ukraine ahead of Geneva talks

    On the eve of talks in Geneva, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it was ready to discuss the introduction of temporary external administration in Ukraine.

    Moscow, which has failed to meet its objectives on the battlefield, is seeking to strip Ukraine of …

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    33-38 thousand Russian servicemen – these are Russia's MONTHLY losses #shorts

    33-38 thousand Russian servicemen – these are Russia's MONTHLY losses #shorts

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    I discussed air defense missiles with every leader in Munich, – Zelenskyy #shorts

    I discussed air defense missiles with every leader in Munich, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Russia revives election-day truce offer, proposes UN rule for Ukraine

    Russia revives election-day truce offer, proposes UN rule for Ukraine

    Russia said it is ready to halt strikes on Ukraine for a single day of voting and floated UN-backed "temporary external governance," after Zelensky said elections could be held following two months of a ceasefire.

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    BURNING EAGLE & 1.2M OCCUPIERS ELIMINATED: Ukraine DESTROYS Russia’s war machine!

    BURNING EAGLE & 1.2M OCCUPIERS ELIMINATED: Ukraine DESTROYS Russia’s war machine!

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    Poland’s Sejm passes amnesty bill for citizens who fought for Ukraine against Russia

    Poland’s Sejm, the lower house of parliament, has passed a bill granting amnesty to Polish citizens who have fought against Russia on Ukraine’s side. In a vote Friday, February 13, 429 of 460 lawmakers took part; 406 voted in favor, 4 against, and 19 …

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    Putin offers Russians "LADA" and "MOSKVITCH" cars instead of imported ones #shorts

    Putin offers Russians "LADA" and "MOSKVITCH" cars instead of imported ones #shorts

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    Europe's new gamble on Russia's exiles, explained

    Europe's new gamble on Russia's exiles, explained

    Nearly four years after Russia's expulsion from the Council of Europe, the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) has launched a new platform for dialogue with exiled Russian forces.

    The move is a major shift in how Europe engages with Russian opposition …

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    BOUGHT A CAR – PAID FOR A MISSILE! Putin Introduces an “Air Tax”: Why have car prices in RF doubled?

    BOUGHT A CAR – PAID FOR A MISSILE! Putin Introduces an “Air Tax”: Why have car prices in RF doubled?

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    President Aliyev accuses Russia of deliberately striking Azerbaijan’s embassy in Kyiv three times

    Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says Russia deliberately attacked his country’s diplomatic facilities in Kyiv — and that it happened more than once.

    He made the remarks in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda during the Munich Security Conference in …