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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 …

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    Ukraine detains ex-energy minister German Galushchenko in Energoatom corruption probe

    On Sunday, February 15, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detained former Energy Minister German Galushchenko. He is a figure in a case involving large-scale embezzlement at state nuclear operator Energoatom.

    “Today, while crossing the …

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    Ukrainian drone attack hits Russia’s Krasnodar region, sparking oil terminal fire

    Russian authorities reported a massive Ukrainian drone attack on the Krasnodar region on Sunday, February 15. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said the assault lasted through the night and left people injured.

    Kondratyev said terminals at the Black Sea …

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    LIVE | 3,000 km of fear: will “FLAMINGO” change the war?

    LIVE | 3,000 km of fear: will “FLAMINGO” change the war?

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    Ukraine pushes Russian forces out of Prymorske amid counterattacks on the southern front

    Military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko says Ukraine’s Defense Forces have stepped up tactical counterattacks along the southern axis, including in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to him, these actions are localized but yield visible results because …

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    Zelenskyy and Rubio: meeting at MSC-2026. What was discussed at the meeting? #shorts

    Zelenskyy and Rubio: meeting at MSC-2026. What was discussed at the meeting? #shorts

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    The "MUNICH" effect! Zelenskyy and Rubio have found a way to counter Putin and his energy blackmail

    The "MUNICH" effect! Zelenskyy and Rubio have found a way to counter Putin and his energy blackmail

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    Ukraine and Russia in the Epstein files | Ukraine This Week

    Ukraine and Russia in the Epstein files | Ukraine This Week

    In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur examines how Ukraine appears in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files. The files reference flight arrangements for models linked to Kyiv agencies, a failed real estate …
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    Former Energy Minister detained at border in Ukraine's biggest corruption case, NABU says

    Former Energy Minister detained at border in Ukraine's biggest corruption case, NABU says

    Former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to cross the state border, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Feb. 15.

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    At least 3 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

    At least 3 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Feb. 15 that Russia launched around 1,300 drones, more than 1,200 guided bombs, and 50 mostly ballistic missiles at Ukraine over the past week, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    Russia has lost around 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Feb. 15, 2026.

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    Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, local authorities claim

    Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, local authorities claim

    Ukrainian drones struck several targets throughout southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 14-15, including an oil depot, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.

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

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

    The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.

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    UKRAINE will win on ONE condition: GLEN GRANT has announced IT! #shorts

    UKRAINE will win on ONE condition: GLEN GRANT has announced IT! #shorts

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    "Flamingo" FLIES 3,000 km – and TERRIFIES PUTIN: Glen Grant analyses Ukrainian ballistics

    "Flamingo" FLIES 3,000 km – and TERRIFIES PUTIN: Glen Grant analyses Ukrainian ballistics

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    Azerbaijan's president accuses Russia of 'deliberate attack' on country's embassy in Ukraine

    Azerbaijan's president accuses Russia of 'deliberate attack' on country's embassy in Ukraine

    "There were three attacks on the energy infrastructure of Azerbaijan in Ukraine, and there were also three attacks on the Azerbaijani embassy in Ukraine," Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told the independent outlet Ukrainska Pravda.

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    I feel like the IOC took my MEDAL away from me, says Ukrainian athlete HERASKEVYCH #shorts

    I feel like the IOC took my MEDAL away from me, says Ukrainian athlete HERASKEVYCH #shorts

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    Russia’s Channel One airs fake French newspaper covers from the ‘Matryoshka’ bot network to attack Zelensky

    Russia’s state-run Channel One showcased what it said were French newspaper front pages criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — but the covers were fabricated.

    During the talk show “Vremya Pokazhet” (“Time Will Tell”), host Ruslan …

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    DOUBLE STANDARDS:Why did the IOC PUNISH Heraskevych for the HELMET OF MEMORY of the FALLEN athletes?

    DOUBLE STANDARDS:Why did the IOC PUNISH Heraskevych for the HELMET OF MEMORY of the FALLEN athletes?

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    Russia’s external debt reaches $319.8 billion as wartime spending fuels borrowing binge

    Spending in Russia’s 2025 budget jumped from more than 1 trillion rubles (13.11 billion) to 5.7 trillion (74.73 billion), and the trend is holding in 2026 as the occupying country keeps borrowing.

    On February 1, Russia’s external sovereign debt set …

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    Munich now! Heated discussions about PEACE after Russia's WAR against Ukraine #shorts

    Munich now! Heated discussions about PEACE after Russia's WAR against Ukraine #shorts

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    EU accession process 'designed for peace,' needs 'solution' to bring Ukraine into bloc sooner, official says

    EU accession process 'designed for peace,' needs 'solution' to bring Ukraine into bloc sooner, official says

    "(W)e have to find a solution to bridge the gap between the current methodology and the geopolitical challenges. We cannot wait any longer," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.

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