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    'He's killing people for no reason' — Trump throws stark criticism at Putin, says war has damaged Russia's 'reputation'

    'He's killing people for no reason' — Trump throws stark criticism at Putin, says war has damaged Russia's 'reputation'

    U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his apparent shift in tone on Russian President Vladimir Putin during remarks in the Oval Office on Sept. 25, throwing stark criticism towards the Russian leader for his ongoing war in Ukraine.

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    India asks US to allow purchase of Iranian oil to offset Russian imports, Bloomberg reports

    India asks US to allow purchase of Iranian oil to offset Russian imports, Bloomberg reports

    Indian officials reiterated to Trump administration officials this week their position that New Delhi may curb Russian oil imports if that trade is offset through the purchase of Iranian and Venezuelan oil, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 25.

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    Ukrainian drones strike Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

    Ukrainian drones strike Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

    Krasnodar Krai's regional operational headquarters reported that Ukrainian drones debris fell on one of the refinery’s units amid a wider drone attack on the region. The Russian officials claimed that a fire spanning 30 square meters (323 square …
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    Amid rising tensions, Poland urges citizens to 'immediately' leave Belarus

    Amid rising tensions, Poland urges citizens to 'immediately' leave Belarus

    "In the event of a drastic deterioration in the security situation, border closures, or other unforeseen circumstances, evacuation may prove significantly more difficult or even impossible," Poland's Embassy in Minsk said in a statement.

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    Ukrainian military strikes 3 gas distribution stations in occupied Luhansk

    Ukrainian military strikes 3 gas distribution stations in occupied Luhansk

    The Ukrainian military struck three gas distribution stations in the Russian-occupied part of Luhansk Oblast overnight on Sept. 25, according to military officials.

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    Putin playing 'chicken' with drones and air incursions in Eastern Europe, says Russian military expert

    On September 25, 2025, several unidentified drones were detected late at night near Danish military bases, triggering concerns of Russian provocations. Concurrently, a Russian landing ship was observed loitering off Scandinavian waters with its …

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    On September 25, 2025, drone flights over critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, conducted organized surveillance, signaling escalating Russian micro-aggressions against Europe.

    On the late evening of September 25, 2025, drones appeared over Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state, flying in neat parallel paths indicative of organized surveillance rather than random hobbyist flying. An internal assessment reported …

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    Merz calls on EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine defense loan

    Merz calls on EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine defense loan

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with a $160 billion loan, saying he is "advocating the mobilization of financial resources on a scale that will secure Ukraine's military resilience for …
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    🔥 TURNING POINT – Ukraine attacks Russian targets in the Black Sea

    🔥 TURNING POINT – Ukraine attacks Russian targets in the Black Sea

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    Europe, NATO ready to shoot down Russian jets, Bloomberg reports

    Europe, NATO ready to shoot down Russian jets, Bloomberg reports

    European diplomats warned Russian officials this week that NATO is prepared to respond to further airspace violations with force, including by shooting down Russian planes, Bloomberg reported Sept. 25.

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    Ukraine launches massive strikes: Russian ports, aircraft and oil depots are burning

    Ukraine launches massive strikes: Russian ports, aircraft and oil depots are burning

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    🚛 "50 STATES FOR UKRAINE" – the story of Steffen and Colin #shorts

    🚛 "50 STATES FOR UKRAINE" – the story of Steffen and Colin #shorts

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    Ukraine war latest: Moscow alleges NATO, EU have entered war with Russia through Ukraine

    Ukraine war latest: Moscow alleges NATO, EU have entered war with Russia through Ukraine

    Key developments on Sept. 25:

    • NATO, EU have 'declared war' on Russia through Ukraine, Lavrov claims
    • Ukraine's sea drones 'paralyze' Russian Black Sea oil hubs, HUR source says
    • Ukraine destroys 2 Russian An-26 transport aircraft, radar stations in …
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    Hungarian fighter jets intercept 5 Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea

    Hungarian fighter jets intercept 5 Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea

    The Russian aircraft — including three MiG-31s, a Su-30, and a Su-35 —flew over the Baltic Sea near Latvian airspace.

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    Khartia receives M2 Bradley vehicles

    The 13th Brigade of Operational Assignment of the Ukrainian National Guard, widely known as the Khartia Brigade, has received U.S.-supplied M2 infantry fighting vehicles, making it the first National Guard…

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    Ukraine is holding its ground, while the Russian army is suffering heavy losses

    Ukraine is holding its ground, while the Russian army is suffering heavy losses

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    NATO, EU have 'declared war' on Russia through Ukraine, Lavrov claims

    NATO, EU have 'declared war' on Russia through Ukraine, Lavrov claims

    Sergey Lavrov alleged that NATO and the EU had moved beyond indirect support and were now parties to the war.

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    Ukrainian, European leaders push Trump to change tone on Russia. Will actions follow?

    Ukrainian, European leaders push Trump to change tone on Russia. Will actions follow?

    U.S. President Donald Trump's statements and public posts following his latest meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky have been… different.

    Kyiv can "fight and win all of Ukraine back in its original form," Trump wrote on Sept. 23, followed by a post by the …

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    Ukraine's First Lady Zelenska meets Melania Trump to discuss children affected by war

    Ukraine's First Lady Zelenska meets Melania Trump to discuss children affected by war

    Olena Zelenska thanked Melania Trump "for her support of Ukraine, particularly for her attention to children who have become victims of Russia’s brutal war."

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    The US responded to the Kremlin's provocations: Aircraft will be shot down!

    The US responded to the Kremlin's provocations: Aircraft will be shot down!

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    Blackout at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant enters 3rd day after grid strike

    Blackout at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant enters 3rd day after grid strike

    "This creates a critical situation that threatens the security of not only Ukraine but also European countries," Energoatom said.

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    Trump says Russia 'gained virtually no land' in Ukraine offensive despite heavy costs

    Trump says Russia 'gained virtually no land' in Ukraine offensive despite heavy costs

    "With all of the heavy bombardment over the last two weeks, they’ve gained almost no land," Trump told the press in the White House during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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    "The Russian economy is terrible" – Trump's words #shorts

    "The Russian economy is terrible" – Trump's words #shorts

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    From humanitarian convoys to the Ukrainian front: the story of two brothers from the United States

    From humanitarian convoys to the Ukrainian front: the story of two brothers from the United States

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    US scrambles jets after Russian warplanes enter international airspace near Alaska

    US scrambles jets after Russian warplanes enter international airspace near Alaska

    NORAD dispatched an E-3, four F-16s, and four KC-135 tankers to track two Russian Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighter jets.

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