Did Variety report that Ian Miles Cheong was killed by an Iranian missile in Dubai? No, that's not true: Only one story on the Variety website mentions Cheong, and it was published five months before the Iranian strikes on the city in the United Arab …
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- Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions, Ukraine's military says
- As Ukrainian regions start preparing for next winter, Kyiv lags behind
- Zelensky floats swapping Patriot missiles for interceptor drones …
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Fact Check: Variety Did NOT Report Ian Miles Cheong Was Killed By An Iranian Missile In Dubai
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Ukrainian Security Service thwarts FSB bid to infiltrate Kharkiv territorial recruitment center, detains alleged agent
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) says it detained an alleged FSB agent who tried to get a job at a Territorial Recruitment Center in the Kharkiv region to gather information on Ukrainian service members and pass it to Russia’s security services. …
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"The position of both leaders is basically that of petty blackmailers" – Georgy Chizhov | Interview
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Fact Check: FAKE Image Shows U.S. Embassy In Saudi Arabia On Fire After Drone Attack -- It's AI-Generated
Is this picture showing the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia on fire after a drone attack real? No, that's not true: An online detection tool rated the image 99.7% likely to be AI-generated. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said there was "limited fire …
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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving Dubai Resort After Iran Attack -- Video Is From January 2026
Does a viral video show soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo leaving a resort in Dubai after an Iranian missile hit his car in March 2026? No, that's not true: The clip predates the most recent escalation in the Middle East. The original video was posted …
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Russian tanker reportedly on fire in Mediterranean sea, media reports
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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Burning Plane, Airport Terminal In Dubai
Is this a real video of a burning plane and airport terminal in Dubai? No, that's not true: An online detection tool rated the video as 99.8% likely to be AI-generated. Dubai International Airport did sustain "minor damage" following an Iranian …
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Zelensky says Hungary ties could be restored if Orban loses April election
Ukraine and Hungary can rebuild their relationship if Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party loses April’s parliamentary elections, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera.
“I believe …
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90 THOUSAND LIVES FOR 126 SQUARE KILOMETERS! Russia's shameful failure in its winter offensive
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To confront Iran, US must also confront Russia
No regime invokes international law more fervently than when it sees its power being challenged. The moment American and Israeli forces struck Iranian targets, officials in Moscow and Tehran rushed to rediscover the UN Charter, denouncing the …
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Ukraine War Latest: Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions
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Former Head of State Border Guard Serhii Deineko mobilized, media reports
Former Head of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, Serhii Deineko, has been mobilized and will lead the Luhansk Border Guard Detachment, Ukrainian media outlet Hromadske reported on March 3.
Serhiy Deineko, who headed the State Border Guard from …
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Trailing in polls, Orban goes all-in on Ukraine
Facing a real chance of defeat in the April parliamentary elections, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban can’t stop talking about President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine.
Just in the past few weeks, the Hungarian strongman called the war-torn …
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Ukrainian Forces push Russian troops back near five settlements, DeepState says
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have pushed Russian troops back near Zlahoda, Novohryhorivka, Novonikolaivka, Stepne and Ternove, according to the open-source analysis project DeepState. Since the start of the day, 52 attacks have been recorded, along with …
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Syrskyi says interceptor drones downed over 70% of Shaheds around Kyiv in February
Despite challenging weather and a shortage of munitions, Ukraine has maintained the effectiveness of its short-range air defenses, the country’s commander-in-chief said.
In February, more than 70% of Russian Shahed attack drones over Kyiv and …
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'They are the same evil' — Ukrainian lawmaker appeals to Trump after Iran comments
A Ukrainian lawmaker has urged Donald Trump to recognise that Russia and Iran "represent the same evil," after the U.S. president once again criticized Ukraine whilst commenting on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Kyiv was among the first …
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Chart of the week: Russia lost more territory than it gained for the first time since 2023
Russia lost more territory than it gained in February for the first time since Ukraine's failed counteroffensive in 2023, according to independent Finnish open-source intelligence collective Black Bird Group.
Russia lost 37 km² on balance last month, …
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What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone
A feeling familiar to millions of Ukrainians was suddenly experienced across the Middle East over the weekend — the terror caused by Shahed drones flying overhead and smashing into buildings.
Footage flooded social media as Iran launched drones and …
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As Ukrainian regions start preparing for next winter, Kyiv lags behind
Regional leaders and mayors met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on March 3 to approve plans for the upcoming winter. The National Security and Defense Council soon approved all plans, except the one meant for Kyiv.
Each regional plan …
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Ukrainian Institute of America to host a Ukraine tech conference
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Zelensky floats swapping Patriot missiles for interceptor drones amid increased Iranian Shahed threat
