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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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Oct 20, 2025

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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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Oct 20, 2025

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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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Oct 20, 2025

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

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Oct 20, 2025

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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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Oct 20, 2025

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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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Oct 20, 2025

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Kyiv, Washington discuss energy projects as Europe moves to end Russian gas imports

Among the projects Kyiv is discussing with the U.S. is a terminal in Odesa to import American liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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Oct 20, 2025

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🌍 The EU is putting pressure on Russia: the 19th package of sanctions is on its way! #shorts

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Oct 20, 2025

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What Trump Doesn’t Get About Tomahawks

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Oct 20, 2025

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SHOCKING! MEETINGS WITH TRUMP: FROM ZELENSKYY IN WASHINGTON TO PUTIN IN BUDAPEST

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Oct 20, 2025

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Russia to face nearly $100 billion deficit in 2026, Zelensky says

Ukraine expects Russia to face a nearly $100 billion budget deficit by next year, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 19, underscoring Moscow's growing economic challenges amid the war.

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Oct 20, 2025

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EU mulls hitting Russia where it hurts — its shadow fleet

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg — The EU is preparing to strengthen its authority to board and inspect tankers linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet and is negotiating with some of the flag and coastal states to take measures, according to a draft …

Oct 20, 2025

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Ukraine war latest live: Ukraine preps new contracts to boost Patriot air defense substantially, Zelensky says

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 3 times today. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine is preparing long-term contracts for new 25 Patriot systems.

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Oct 20, 2025

Eight foreigners were detained at the Polish-Lithuanian border on October 20, 2025, after illegal border crossing, along with two couriers who intended to transport them to Western Europe.

On October 20, 2025, a Border Guard patrol from Rutka-Tartak, cooperating with Territorial Defense Force soldiers, stopped a Fiat Ducato at the Polish-Lithuanian border. The vehicle carried eight foreigners who had illegally crossed the border, …

Oct 20, 2025

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'Russia's stance doesn't change' — Kremlin responds to Trump's proposal to freeze Ukraine front line

Russia has previously rejected freezing the war along the current front lines while reportedly demanding that Ukraine cede the entire Donetsk Oblast.

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Oct 20, 2025

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How Ukraine’s Data-Driven Approach is Impacting the War Effort

Ukraine’s fight has been defined by ingenuity – the contributions of volunteers, the bravery of its soldiers, and the widespread use of technology. A key element has been the deployment of unmanned systems, particularly drones. These tools not only …

Oct 20, 2025

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Ukraine preparing long-term contract for 25 Patriot systems after meetings in US, Zelensky says

Ukraine is looking to acquire 25 more Patriot air defense systems in a long-term arrangement with the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists in Kyiv on Oct. 20.

First delivered to Ukraine under the Biden administration in 2023, …

Oct 20, 2025

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EU expects to approve 19th sanctions package against Russia on Oct. 23

"We are expecting this week, also, to adopt a 19th package of sanctions. Unfortunately, not today, but we have also a leaders' meeting coming up on Thursday," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Ukraine had a plan on how to engage with Trump. Then, Putin called

President Volodymyr Zelensky, his team, and allies have been working for months to bring U.S. President Donald Trump into Ukraine's corner.

Days before Zelensky arrived in Washington to meet with Trump on Oct. 17, the two leaders spoke twice by phone, …

Oct 20, 2025

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Ukraine's embattled steel sector's latest struggle? Polish protectionists

Ukraine’s metal sector says it is being made a scapegoat for Poland's steel troubles, as Polish groups urge Warsaw to press Brussels to limit growing Ukrainian imports.

In the first half of 2025, Ukraine's steel exports to Poland slightly increased. …

Oct 20, 2025

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Major Russian gas plant forced to suspend gas intake following Ukrainian drone attack

The Orenburg gas processing plant was forced to halt gas intake from Kazakhstan on Oct. 19 following a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility, Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry announced.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Belarus seeks talks with Kyiv amid efforts to break Western isolation

The head of Belarus' State Security Committee Ivan Tertel claimed on Oct. 19 that his agency is prepared to engage in dialogue with Kyiv to "find a consensus" to end Ukraine's war with Russia, Belarusian state media reported.

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Oct 20, 2025

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US 'ready' to replace Russian oil, gas supplies to Europe, Zelensky claims

The United States is prepared to supply European countries with "as much gas and oil as is needed" to replace Europe's dependence on Russian energy imports, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed in his evening address on Oct. 19.

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Oct 19, 2025