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    Son of ex-Belarusian presidential candidate killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, media reports

    Son of ex-Belarusian presidential candidate killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, media reports

    Ivan Uss reportedly signed a contract with the Russian army on Jan. 17 but died just weeks into his service.

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    🔥The war continues: EU demands decisive action against the Kremlin #shorts

    🔥The war continues: EU demands decisive action against the Kremlin #shorts

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    Law enforcement raid home of Ukraine's ex-energy grid chief, media reports

    Law enforcement raid home of Ukraine's ex-energy grid chief, media reports

    The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating Volodymyr Kudrytskyi over alleged abuse of official position and misappropriation of funds of a state-owned company, Ukraiska Pravda reported.

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    URGENT! TRUMP AND PUTIN MEETING CANCELED? Pressure mounts!

    URGENT! TRUMP AND PUTIN MEETING CANCELED? Pressure mounts!

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    As Tomahawk pressure vanishes, Russia escalating strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, Zelensky says

    As Tomahawk pressure vanishes, Russia escalating strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, Zelensky says

    "In Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts, restoration work is underway across all affected areas following Russian strikes on our energy infrastructure. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, (Russian forces) even used FPV drones to target transformers," Volodymyr Zelensky …
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    Poland warns Putin's flight to Hungary for Trump talks could be diverted to The Hague

    Poland warns Putin's flight to Hungary for Trump talks could be diverted to The Hague

    "I cannot guarantee that an independent Polish court won't order the government to escort such an aircraft down to hand (Putin) over to the court in The Hague," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said.

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    U.S. intelligence is guiding Ukraine's strikes on Russia, former SBU officer says

    Ukrainian forces have “eyes” to prioritize targets - including Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure — thanks to active intelligence sharing from the United States. At the same time, locating mobile air-defense groups remains a challenge …

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    Ukraine war latest live: Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery ceases operations following drone attack

    Ukraine war latest live: Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery ceases operations following drone attack

    Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 6 times today. Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery ceased operations following a Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reported on Oct. 20.

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    3rd Assault Brigade Receives M1117 Vehicles

    The 3rd Assault Brigade of the 3rd Army Corps, a unit formed by former Azov Battalion commander Andriy Biletsky, has received M1117 armored vehicles. The news was revealed in a…

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    Blaze reignites at oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, media reports, Ukrainian drones spotted in area

    Blaze reignites at oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, media reports, Ukrainian drones spotted in area

    A fire at the ATAN oil depot in the village of Hvardiiske, located in Russian-occupied Crimea, reignited with increased intensity, the Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported on Oct. 21.

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    HORRIFIC shelling of Kharkiv: RESIDENTIAL buildings damaged! #shorts

    HORRIFIC shelling of Kharkiv: RESIDENTIAL buildings damaged! #shorts

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    'Massive air attack' — Drones attack Russia's Bryansk, Rostov oblasts, causing damage, injuring 2, authorities claim

    'Massive air attack' — Drones attack Russia's Bryansk, Rostov oblasts, causing damage, injuring 2, authorities claim

    "According to the military, a massive air attack was repelled last night," Rostov Oblast Governor Yuriy Slyusar said in a social media post.

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    29th Heavy Mechanized Brigade Insignia Unveiled

    On September 27, 2025, MilitaryLand reported on the formation of two new Heavy Mechanized Brigades within the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Both were being formed on the basis of two existing…

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    Trump suggests Zelenskyy give up territory? Ukraine responds sharply! #shorts

    Trump suggests Zelenskyy give up territory? Ukraine responds sharply! #shorts

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    Why does Russia want Donbas? 6 things to know about the region Ukraine is being pressured to give up

    Why does Russia want Donbas? 6 things to know about the region Ukraine is being pressured to give up

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again trying to seize through political backchanneling what he has failed to capture by force.

    According to the Financial Times (FT), Putin once again is trying to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to …

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    Ukraine strikes at Russian oil, forcing oil refineries to halt operations

    Ukraine strikes at Russian oil, forcing oil refineries to halt operations

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    The energy market in Europe must get rid of its dependence on Russian resources – says Zelenskyy

    The energy market in Europe must get rid of its dependence on Russian resources – says Zelenskyy

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    🔥 Strikes on Russia: Plants Burning in Orenburg and Samara #shorts

    🔥 Strikes on Russia: Plants Burning in Orenburg and Samara #shorts

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    Gen. Drapatyi to head new task force amid Ukraine’s military controversial corps reorganization

    Gen. Drapatyi to head new task force amid Ukraine’s military controversial corps reorganization

    The announcement comes amid long-documented tension between Syrksyi and the 42-year-old Drapatyi, one of Ukraine's most highly-regarded generals.

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    Zelensky to join 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting in UK this week, Macron says

    Zelensky to join 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting in UK this week, Macron says

    President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend an upcoming meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in London on Oct. 24, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

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    Europe moves to end all Russian gas imports

    Europe moves to end all Russian gas imports

    Only Russia friendly Hungary and Slovakia, refused to back the bill, which terminates Russian pipeline and liquified natural gas imports.

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    Russian ‘sabotage’ unit that killed civilians in Pokrovsk later eliminated, Ukrainian military says

    Russian ‘sabotage’ unit that killed civilians in Pokrovsk later eliminated, Ukrainian military says

    According to the 7th Corps of the Air Assault Forces, the Russian soldiers involved in the shooting of civilians have since been eliminated.

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    Russia intensifies spy wars across Europe | Front Line with @StarskyUA

    Russia intensifies spy wars across Europe | Front Line with @StarskyUA

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    Lavrov, Rubio hold phone call ahead of planned Trump-Putin meeting

    Lavrov, Rubio hold phone call ahead of planned Trump-Putin meeting

    Lavrov and Rubio are also scheduled to meet in person on Oct. 23, according to Reuters.

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    Spanish airport temporarily halts flights over suspicious drone sighting

    Spanish airport temporarily halts flights over suspicious drone sighting

    The news follows a string of similar cases across Europe in recent weeks, which have already caused air traffic disruptions in Germany, Norway, and Denmark.

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