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    Russia says it tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

    Russia says it tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

    "It's a unique product that no one else in the world possesses," Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed.

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    More than Tomahawks: what Ukraine’s soldiers say they actually need

    More than Tomahawks: what Ukraine’s soldiers say they actually need

    While Ukraine also lacks Western-supplied weapons, soldiers and commanders say shortages of basics — cars, drones and people — make holding back Russia extremely difficult. Even as Kyiv seeks U.S. approval for Tomahawks, they say critical, …
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    ‘More to come,’ HUR says, as sabotage fires spread across Russia

    ‘More to come,’ HUR says, as sabotage fires spread across Russia

    Russia faces an increase in the arson and “spontaneous combustion” of electrical panels, railway relay cabinets, and other infrastructure helping Moscow wage its war against Ukraine over the past week, a source at Ukraine’s military intelligence told …
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    The United States destroys the Kremlin’s oil profits – Russia loses $100 billion! #shorts

    The United States destroys the Kremlin’s oil profits – Russia loses $100 billion! #shorts

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    The Russian economy WILL NOT RECOVER FROM THIS – Extraordinary strikes of US sanctions

    The Russian economy WILL NOT RECOVER FROM THIS – Extraordinary strikes of US sanctions

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    Russia’s war on civilians | Ukraine This Week

    Russia’s war on civilians | Ukraine This Week

    The episode covers Russian war crimes in Pokrovsk and continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, including missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv. While Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire with Ukraine, has President Trump finally shifted his approach to …

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    Russia suspected of using Estonia ferry wreck for Baltic undersea operations and surveillance

    Russia may have used the wreck of the ferry Estonia as a training ground for underwater operations in the Baltic Sea - and possibly to install equipment for undersea surveillance.

    Several NATO countries have reported that technical devices were …

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    France could deploy troops to support Ukraine as early as 2026, army chief says

    During a hearing of the National Assembly’s defense committee , French Army Chief of Staff Pierre Schill said France could be ready as soon as 2026 to “deploy forces under security guarantees, if necessary - in support of Ukraine.”

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    Ukraine retakes 2 villages in Donetsk Oblast near Dobropillia, military says

    Ukraine retakes 2 villages in Donetsk Oblast near Dobropillia, military says

    Ukrainian forces liberated two villages in eastern Donetsk Oblast about 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of embattled Pokrovsk, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Oct. 26.

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    At least 9 killed, 45 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine

    At least 9 killed, 45 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine

    At least nine civilians were killed and 44 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional authorities reported on Oct. 26.

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    ⚡ Sleepless NIGHT in KYIV: Russia strikes CIVILIANS again! #shorts

    ⚡ Sleepless NIGHT in KYIV: Russia strikes CIVILIANS again! #shorts

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    At least 14 injured, including 4 children, in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings

    At least 14 injured, including 4 children, in Kyiv amid Russian drone attack on residential buildings

    Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv overnight on Oct. 26, striking residential buildings in the capital, officials reported.

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    'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress

    'I'm not going to be wasting my time' — Trump rules out Putin meeting without Ukraine peace progress

    "I've always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been very disappointing," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

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    A German in the Legion: “I have known about this war since 2014 and couldn’t stay on the sidelines.”

    A German in the Legion: “I have known about this war since 2014 and couldn’t stay on the sidelines.”

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    “I wanted to help somehow, in the best way possible” – volunteer from the International Legion

    “I wanted to help somehow, in the best way possible” – volunteer from the International Legion

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    💥 Trump strikes at the heart of the Kremlin – sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil #shorts

    💥 Trump strikes at the heart of the Kremlin – sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil #shorts

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    They really scared him: Trump and EU sanctions have increased pressure on the Kremlin! | Explainer

    They really scared him: Trump and EU sanctions have increased pressure on the Kremlin! | Explainer

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    'No pressure works on Russia,' Kremlin envoy says as he praises Trump’s role in peace talks

    'No pressure works on Russia,' Kremlin envoy says as he praises Trump’s role in peace talks

    "I think it's very important we have dialogue because President Trump already has done a lot to solve lots of the world conflicts,” Kirill Dmitriev told Fox News on Oct. 25.

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    Russia is retreating! Ukraine is liberating settlements in Donetsk Oblast!

    Russia is retreating! Ukraine is liberating settlements in Donetsk Oblast!

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    Kremlin official says Russia and Ukraine are close to a peace deal, urges respect for Moscow’s interests

    Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, is actively engaging with the U.S. press during a visit to the United States, seeking to lay out Russia’s perspective on ending the war in Ukraine.

    In two interviews with major networks - …

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    In times of war, even books take sides

    In times of war, even books take sides

    There were two questions lingering over conversations among people at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair: Where was the stand of the Russian publisher Eksmo located, and why were they even allowed to be there nearly four years into Russia's full-scale …

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    Ukraine’s deep strikes on Russia focus on oil and defense industries, Budanov says

    Ukraine’s Defense Forces have focused their strikes inside Russia on two fronts: paralyzing oil refining and extraction, and targeting the defense industry and companies producing weapons for Russia’s military, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s …

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    Pipeline failure, mismanagement leave occupied Luhansk region without water as water shortages spread to Donetsk, Crimea

    Dozens of communities in Russian-occupied Luhansk region have been left without water after a major pipeline failure, according to Ukraine’s Center for National Resistance.

    The group says the regional utility “Luhanskvoda” is now run by managers …

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    Russian submarine found in the Baltic Sea! #shorts

    Russian submarine found in the Baltic Sea! #shorts

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    Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings after unidentified balloons disrupt air traffic

    Lithuania has again detected unidentified flying objects, allegedly launched from Belarus.

    The country has temporarily closed two border checkpoints with Belarus - Salcininkai and Medininkai. The restrictions will remain in place at least until noon …