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    The EU's ambitious plan for frozen Russian assets, explained

    The EU's ambitious plan for frozen Russian assets, explained

    Momentum is building to tap more of Russia’s central bank reserves — immobilized after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — to help fund Kyiv's war effort.

    As the U.S. moved to wash its hands of Ukraine’s fate, the gradual realization Russia’s

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    Putin admits Russian air defense opened fire at Azerbaijani airliner in 2024

    Putin admits Russian air defense opened fire at Azerbaijani airliner in 2024

    Putin claimed that the missiles exploded a few meters away from the plane, which was then hit by fragments. He linked the incident to the sighting of a Ukrainian drone in the area.

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    Europe faces 'significant risk' of major war if Russia starts mobilization, Zelensky says

    Europe faces 'significant risk' of major war if Russia starts mobilization, Zelensky says

    "There is a significant risk that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin will actually go to a world war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Ukraine's Security Service denies investigating top anti-graft prosecutor

    Ukraine's Security Service denies investigating top anti-graft prosecutor

    The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) denied on Oct. 9 media reporting suggesting it was investigating a possible involvement of chief anti-corruption prosecutor Oleksandr Klymenko in a criminal case.

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    NATO reportedly weighs stronger military response to Russian provocations

    NATO reportedly weighs stronger military response to Russian provocations

    According to four NATO officials, the goal is to raise the cost of Moscow's gray-zone operations and strengthen deterrence following a series of incursions by Russian drones and aircraft, the Financial Times reported.

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    Ukraine's prime minister, top Zelensky aide heading to US next week

    Ukraine's prime minister, top Zelensky aide heading to US next week

    Ukrainian delegates will discuss air defenses, energy, sanctions against Moscow, peace talks, and frozen Russian assets.

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    Blackouts in Russia fair response if Moscow targets Ukraine's grid, Zelensky says

    Blackouts in Russia fair response if Moscow targets Ukraine's grid, Zelensky says

    Zelensky also highlighted that Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have created a gasoline deficit approaching 20%, contributing to shortages in parts of Russia and Russian-held areas.

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    Ukraine's parliament backs creation of cyber forces in first reading

    Ukraine's parliament backs creation of cyber forces in first reading

    The bill aims to establish the Cyber Forces as a military command body responsible for Ukraine's defense and security capabilities in cyberspace.

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    Tomahawk deliveries could force Russia to 'sober up' and negotiate, Zelensky says

    Tomahawk deliveries could force Russia to 'sober up' and negotiate, Zelensky says

    "Right now, it is important to send a signal that Ukraine will be strengthened by all means possible," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Russia’s hybrid war against NATO and Ukraine’s military transformation

    Russia’s hybrid war against NATO and Ukraine’s military transformation

    The following article analyses Russia’s hybrid warfare, Ukraine’s military transformation, and NATO’s forward defence posture in the Baltics. It also examines Crimea, eastern Ukraine, the use of drones, critical infrastructure, and strategic security …

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    Ukraine to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he secures ceasefire with Russia

    Ukraine to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he secures ceasefire with Russia

    Trump, who has boasted about ending "seven wars" since returning to office, has actively campaigned for receiving the prestigious award.

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    Russian strikes kill 5, injure 19, hit port and energy infrastructure in Ukraine

    Russian strikes kill 5, injure 19, hit port and energy infrastructure in Ukraine

    According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 112 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight.

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    Belgium wants EU to share risks of 140 billion euros Ukraine loan, Politico reports

    Belgium wants EU to share risks of 140 billion euros Ukraine loan, Politico reports

    Belgium also opposes outright confiscation of Russian assets and seeks an agreement to cover the money if Euroclear is forced to return them in the event of a peace deal, Politico reported.

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    Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter

    Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter

    Ukraine's gas network, which met the country's needs before the full-scale war, has been repeatedly hit by missiles and drones, endangering millions of households that depend on gas for heating in winter.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,119,390 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,119,390 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Fire breaks out at Russian gas plant after reported drone strike

    Fire breaks out at Russian gas plant after reported drone strike

    A fire allegedly broke out at the Lukoil Korobkovsky gas processing plant in Kotovo, Russia, following a reported drone attack overnight on Oct. 9.

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    Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan, Trump says

    Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan, Trump says

    "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan," U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Oct. 8.

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    YouTube video titled 'Hybrid Warfare: Navigating Influence, Subversion, and Strategic Resilience' published by FMES FRANCE.

    YouTube video titled ‘Hybrid Warfare: Navigating Influence, Subversion, and Strategic Resilience’ published by FMES FRANCE.

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    Pro-Trump US lawmaker to meet with Putin's envoy this month

    Pro-Trump US lawmaker to meet with Putin's envoy this month

    Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna said on Oct. 8 that she will meet with Kirill Dmitriev later this month. Luna opposes all U.S. aid to Ukraine and co-sponsored the "Ukraine Fatigue Resolution" in 2023.

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    'Massive' Russian attack in Sumy Oblast kills 3, injures 2

    'Massive' Russian attack in Sumy Oblast kills 3, injures 2

    A series of "massive enemy strikes" targeted rural communities in the northeastern border region, causing casualties and destroying civilian infrastructure, Governor Oleh Hryhorov said.

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    YEKATERINBURG IS ON FIRE! 🔥 Fire at the turbine factory! #shorts

    YEKATERINBURG IS ON FIRE! 🔥 Fire at the turbine factory! #shorts

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    Russian stock market plummets to 3-year low after Kremlin statement on 'collapsing' US-Moscow relations

    Russian stock market plummets to 3-year low after Kremlin statement on 'collapsing' US-Moscow relations

    The 4.05% drop brings the MOEX Russia Index, the primary benchmark of the Russian stock market, to its lowest levels since September 2022.

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    Explosions deep inside Russia! Ukraine's energy infrastructure under attack | News Pulse

    Explosions deep inside Russia! Ukraine's energy infrastructure under attack | News Pulse

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    In Estonia’s border town, Russian-speaking majority enjoys NATO’s shield, remains mute on Russia’s threat

    In Estonia’s border town, Russian-speaking majority enjoys NATO’s shield, remains mute on Russia’s threat

    NARVA, Estonia — On both sides of the Narva River, fishermen stand knee-deep in the water between two medieval castles just 101 meters apart. Above them, the flags mark where NATO ends and Russia begins.

    For years, experts have been warning of the …

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    ATTACK ON NATO: POSSIBLE? 🚨 EU Intel Data! #shorts

    ATTACK ON NATO: POSSIBLE? 🚨 EU Intel Data! #shorts

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