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    Under heavy fog, Russia presses into Pokrovsk — Ukraine says 300 troops enter city

    Under heavy fog, Russia presses into Pokrovsk — Ukraine says 300 troops enter city

    Russian forces are advancing into Pokrovsk from the southern outskirts, using light equipment, according to the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces.

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    ⚡ Zelenskyy in KHERSON: Three years ago, the RUSSIANS FLED from here! #shorts

    ⚡ Zelenskyy in KHERSON: Three years ago, the RUSSIANS FLED from here! #shorts

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    Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces hit oil refinery in Russia, oil terminal, warehouse in occupied areas, General Staff reports

    Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces hit oil refinery in Russia, oil terminal, warehouse in occupied areas, General Staff reports

    Live coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates, updated 1 time today. Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Russia's Saratov Oblast and several targets in Russian-occupied territory, the General Staff …
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    Romania says drone likely fell on its territory during Russian attack on Ukraine

    Romania says drone likely fell on its territory during Russian attack on Ukraine

    Romanian troops received a report of a drone crash near the village of Grindu, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Ukrainian border.

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    Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa at the White House for the first time, Washington extends sanctions relief

    Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa at the White House for the first time, Washington extends sanctions relief

    U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Nov. 10, marking the first visit to Washington by a Syrian head of state since 1946.

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    Explosions reported at Saratov oil refinery amid alleged drone strike

    Explosions reported at Saratov oil refinery amid alleged drone strike

    An oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, was reportedly attacked overnight on Nov. 11, according to local Telegram channels that shared footage appearing to show explosions at the facility.

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    Giving Ukraine fighter jets was not a crime, Slovak prosecutor says

    Giving Ukraine fighter jets was not a crime, Slovak prosecutor says

    Slovakia's transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2023 was not a crime, the Bratislava prosecutor's office said Nov. 10, according to POLITICO.

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    HIMARS is now THE MOST POPULAR in the WORLD #shorts

    HIMARS is now THE MOST POPULAR in the WORLD #shorts

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    Over 1,000 losses in 24 hours! Russia burns near POKROVSK. Putin threatens in agony!

    Over 1,000 losses in 24 hours! Russia burns near POKROVSK. Putin threatens in agony!

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    Prosecutors probe possible leak as Zelensky ally reportedly flees prior to searches

    Prosecutors probe possible leak as Zelensky ally reportedly flees prior to searches

    The probe follows reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky's former business partner, Timur Mindich, was tipped off about the possible searches and was able to leave the country beforehand.

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    'Gift for Putin' — Czech public raises money for 1 Flamingo missile for Ukraine, Fire Point to provide 2

    'Gift for Putin' — Czech public raises money for 1 Flamingo missile for Ukraine, Fire Point to provide 2

    The additional funds raised will be distributed based on a public vote.

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    On November 10, 2025, at least three drones were reportedly sighted over the Doel nuclear power plant near the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, sparking heightened security and defense responses amid suspicions of Russian involvement.

    On November 10, 2025, at least three drones were reportedly observed over the Doel nuclear power plant near Antwerp in northern Belgium. This event is part of a series of mysterious drone sightings across Europe targeting airports and military sites, …

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    The cost of war: Is Russia running out of money to continue the fight?

    The cost of war: Is Russia running out of money to continue the fight?

    In early October, the Russian government released the full draft of its 2026–2028 federal budget, outlining President Vladimir Putin's key policy priorities for the coming years.

    In his report for the Free Russia Foundation think tank, shared with the …

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    🔥 RUSSIANS experienced a BLACKOUT firsthand! #shorts

    🔥 RUSSIANS experienced a BLACKOUT firsthand! #shorts

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    Payback for the blackout! Drones over Kursk and Belgorod, and Tuapse is portless!

    Payback for the blackout! Drones over Kursk and Belgorod, and Tuapse is portless!

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    ‘Destroying our memory’ — YouTube wipes Ukrainian memorial channel, erasing stories of the fallen

    ‘Destroying our memory’ — YouTube wipes Ukrainian memorial channel, erasing stories of the fallen

    The nature of the mass reports' accusations, unrelated as they are to the channel's actual content, is a clear sign of a coordinated Russian operation, according to the project's deputy editor.

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    🔴 Putin’s situation is a stalemate — that’s why he resorts to terror, – Zelenskyy #shorts

    🔴 Putin’s situation is a stalemate — that’s why he resorts to terror, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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    MANIPULATION: Russia ensures the well-being of Ukrainian children, while Ukraine uses them in propaganda

    Verification within Meta’s Third-Party Fact-Checking Program

    Russian Telegram channels are spreading information claiming that Russia cares about Ukrainian children and ensures their well-being, while Ukraine itself allegedly uses them for …

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    🪖 Defense of POKROVSK – situation on the OUTSKIRTS #shorts

    🪖 Defense of POKROVSK – situation on the OUTSKIRTS #shorts

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    ⚡ Russian drones over Europe: there’s no smoke without fire, – Zelenskyy #shorts

    ⚡ Russian drones over Europe: there’s no smoke without fire, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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    Russia’s disturbing human ‘safaris’

    Russia’s disturbing human ‘safaris’

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Europe OFFICIALLY AT WAR? Zelenskyy’s statement breaks the internet! Ukraine buys more Patriots

Europe OFFICIALLY AT WAR? Zelenskyy’s statement breaks the internet! Ukraine buys more Patriots

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LIVE | Putin’s army is bleeding, but the WEST still can’t get it – GLEN GRANT about "strong Russia"

LIVE | Putin’s army is bleeding, but the WEST still can’t get it – GLEN GRANT about "strong Russia"

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Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's secretive associate at the center of a major corruption probe?

Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's secretive associate at the center of a major corruption probe?

Timur Mindich, a businessman who is reportedly at the center of a major corruption probe, is a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky with interests in multiple industries.

Mindich, a co-owner of the president's Kvartal 95 production company, …

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Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's close associate at the center of a major corruption probe?

Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's close associate at the center of a major corruption probe?

Timur Mindich, a businessman who is reportedly at the center of a major corruption probe, is a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky with interests in multiple industries.

Mindich has allegedly profited from his ties with Zelensky and …