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    DRONES VS MISSILES: how Ukraine changed long-range strikes

    DRONES VS MISSILES: how Ukraine changed long-range strikes

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    De-escalation signals from US: Ukraine’s response on energy sector #shorts

    De-escalation signals from US: Ukraine’s response on energy sector #shorts

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    Kremlin says Trump asked Putin to halt Kyiv strikes until February 1

    US President Donald Trump made a personal request to Russian president Vladimir Putin to refrain from striking Kyiv until February 1, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters at a Friday briefing.

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    Trump’s weeklong ceasefire? Russia says 2 days

    Trump’s weeklong ceasefire? Russia says 2 days

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Russia is destroying Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. Spanish fighter jets are on alert over the Baltic Sea

Russia is destroying Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. Spanish fighter jets are on alert over the Baltic Sea

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Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks passenger bus in Kherson Oblast, killing 1, injuring 5

Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks passenger bus in Kherson Oblast, killing 1, injuring 5

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 4 times today. Russia attacked a passenger bus in Kherson Oblast, killing the driver, and injuring 5 civilians, Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office …
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Confusion reigns as Russia says it was only asked to stop attacking Kyiv until Sunday

Confusion reigns as Russia says it was only asked to stop attacking Kyiv until Sunday

The comment from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov came a day after Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to his request not to strike Kyiv as well as other Ukrainian cities and towns for a week.

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'We are all used to this now' — Inside one of Kyiv’s hardest-hit buildings this winter

'We are all used to this now' — Inside one of Kyiv’s hardest-hit buildings this winter

Upon entering Daria’s apartment in a large complex in Rusanivka on Kyiv’s left bank, a faint smell of gas lingers in the cold, dim rooms. After Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure cut heat and power across parts of the city,  

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'They are not very interested' – Russia halts POW exchanges, Zelensky says

'They are not very interested' – Russia halts POW exchanges, Zelensky says

"They do not feel that it gives them anything," Zelensky said.

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Zelensky rejects Putin's Moscow invitation, signals possible delay in peace talks

Zelensky rejects Putin's Moscow invitation, signals possible delay in peace talks

"I can just as well invite him to Kyiv, let him come. I'm openly inviting him, if he dares," Zelensky said during a briefing with journalists.

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EU plans to impose 20th sanctions package against Russia on Feb. 24, Kallas says

EU plans to impose 20th sanctions package against Russia on Feb. 24, Kallas says

The European Union aims to impose a 20th sanctions package against Russia on Feb. 24, the day marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters on Jan. 29.

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Ukraine distributes boilers from Italy to support heating for up to 90,000 homes

Ukraine distributes boilers from Italy to support heating for up to 90,000 homes

Ukraine has distributed industrial boiler equipment delivered by Italy among communities in 10 regions as part of a broader support program aimed at strengthening the country’s heating infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba said on Jan. …
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🌊 The West sinks Putin’s shadow fleet: France seizes tanker, India rejects Russian oil

🌊 The West sinks Putin’s shadow fleet: France seizes tanker, India rejects Russian oil

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Russia’s new “anti-drone” solution – dressing soldiers like giant penguins #shorts

Russia’s new “anti-drone” solution – dressing soldiers like giant penguins #shorts

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NEWSFLASH: Trump, Zelenskyy announce energy ceasefire in Ukraine

NEWSFLASH: Trump, Zelenskyy announce energy ceasefire in Ukraine

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PUTIN'S COMBAT PENGUINS: Why do their "innovations" make even their own soldiers laugh?

PUTIN'S COMBAT PENGUINS: Why do their "innovations" make even their own soldiers laugh?

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🔥Over $1 billion in damages: Ukraine strikes Russian aviation #shorts

🔥Over $1 billion in damages: Ukraine strikes Russian aviation #shorts

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Aviation collapses, Asian mercenaries arrive – Kremlin patches front after AFU strikes

Aviation collapses, Asian mercenaries arrive – Kremlin patches front after AFU strikes

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⚡️I hope America will be able to stop the attacks on the energy sector, – Zelenskyy #shorts

⚡️I hope America will be able to stop the attacks on the energy sector, – Zelenskyy #shorts

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🛡 THE FRONT LINE HOLDS: 46 clashes in 24 hours and the real situation in the combat zone

🛡 THE FRONT LINE HOLDS: 46 clashes in 24 hours and the real situation in the combat zone

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The Baltic region is preparing for a NEW WAVE OF AGGRESSION from the Russian Federation #shorts

The Baltic region is preparing for a NEW WAVE OF AGGRESSION from the Russian Federation #shorts

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Germany to deliver 33 mobile combined heat-and-power plants to Ukraine, ambassador says

Germany’s ambassador to Ukraine, Heiko Thoms, has announced that Berlin will hand over 33 mobile combined heat-and-power plants to Ukraine in the near future. He made the comments in an interview with Suspilne.

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EUROPE IS PREPARING FOR WAR: Why is Brussels URGENTLY building DEFENSIVE INDEPENDENCE?

EUROPE IS PREPARING FOR WAR: Why is Brussels URGENTLY building DEFENSIVE INDEPENDENCE?

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Trump claims Putin agreed not to strike Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities 'for a week'

Trump claims Putin agreed not to strike Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities 'for a week'

"I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week," Trump said. "And he agreed to do that."

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Defense Ministry working with SpaceX to solve Russian use of Starlink on drones

Defense Ministry working with SpaceX to solve Russian use of Starlink on drones

Ukraine says it is working with SpaceX to stop Russian drones from using Starlink, after reports that satellite-connected UAVs are extending their range to strike deeper into Ukrainian territory.

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