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    'Random phrase generator' — Trump remarks on Ukraine spark backlash in Russia

    'Random phrase generator' — Trump remarks on Ukraine spark backlash in Russia

    Responding to Trump's comment that Russia looks like a "paper tiger," Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said that "Russia is more commonly associated with a bear. There is no such thing as a 'paper bear,' and Russia is a real bear."

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    Russia's Finance Ministry proposes value-added tax hike to boost war-strained budget

    Russia's Finance Ministry proposes value-added tax hike to boost war-strained budget

    The tax increase, part of the draft budget submitted to the Russian government, is aimed "primarily at funding defense and security needs," the Russian Finance Ministry said.

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    Ukraine hacks Crimea proxy head, uncovers child abduction files, intelligence source says

    Ukraine hacks Crimea proxy head, uncovers child abduction files, intelligence source says

    The breach allegedly exposed official correspondence of the head of Russian occupation authorities in Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, as well as internal documents and communications between occupation ministries and services.

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    Russian attacks kill 7, injure 41 in Ukraine over past day

    Russian attacks kill 7, injure 41 in Ukraine over past day

    Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 126 of the 152 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Twenty-six drones hit seven different locations.

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    'Roger that' — Poland, Estonia welcome Trump's calls to shoot down Russian jets

    'Roger that' — Poland, Estonia welcome Trump's calls to shoot down Russian jets

    The endorsements come amid rising tension in NATO's eastern flank following a series of airspace breaches, which have challenged alliance protocols on intercepts, escalation, and collective defense.

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    Ukrainian drone strike sets fire to Gazprom's Bashkortostan plant, Russia claims

    Ukrainian drone strike sets fire to Gazprom's Bashkortostan plant, Russia claims

    Ukrainian forces carried out another attack against the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, local authorities reported on Sept. 24.

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    Trump's patience with Russia 'not infinite,' Rubio warns as US sanctions loom

    Trump's patience with Russia 'not infinite,' Rubio warns as US sanctions loom

    "The president is a very patient man; he's very committed to peace, but his patience is not infinite," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

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    FAKE: Over 500 Colombian militants have been eliminated in Ukraine — Western journalist

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    Information is being spread online claiming that over 500 Colombian militants have already been eliminated in Ukraine. This is reported in Western social media. The posts refer to an …

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,104,550 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,104,550 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Russian gas processing plant stops production following drone attack, Reuters reports

    Russian gas processing plant stops production following drone attack, Reuters reports

    The Astrakhan gas processing plant in southern Russia has stopped production following a fire at the facility caused by a drone attack, three industry sources told Reuters.

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    Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in New York for UN General Assembly, state media reports

    Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in New York for UN General Assembly, state media reports

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in New York to attend the ongoing U.N. General Assembly, Russian state media reported early on Sept. 24.

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    'Now he trusts me much more,' Zelensky says as Trump shifts tone on Russia

    'Now he trusts me much more,' Zelensky says as Trump shifts tone on Russia

    "Gradually, he realized that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin was simply sharing some information that was far from the truth on the battlefield. Now he trusts me much more because the information that my intelligence has, that we share with our …
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    Nova Ukraine Highlights Education Resilience at UNGA80: Learning to Stay Strong

    Nova Ukraine joined global leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly to spotlight education as Ukraine’s backbone of resilience. The high-level side event Learning to Stay Strong: Education as Ukraine’s Backbone of Resilience …

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    Statement by Nova Ukraine on the Meeting Between President Zelenskyy and President Trump

    Nova Ukraine enthusiastically welcomes the official meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald J. Trump at the White House. President Trump’s strong words in support of Ukraine, and his recognition of the determination and …

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    Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries drop Russian diesel exports to 5-year low, FT reports

    Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries drop Russian diesel exports to 5-year low, FT reports

    According to FT, 16 of Russia's 38 oil refineries have been struck by Ukrainian drones since August 2025. The disruptions have limited Russia's refining capacity by over 1 million barrels per day, the research group Energy Aspects told FT, dropping …
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    Poland lifts border closure with Belarus imposed during Russian-Belarusian drills

    Poland lifts border closure with Belarus imposed during Russian-Belarusian drills

    The decision comes nearly two weeks after Warsaw shut road and rail crossings on Sept. 12, ahead of the Russian-Belarusian military exercises Zapad-2025.

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    Ukrainian drones strike the Russian capital again #shorts

    Ukrainian drones strike the Russian capital again #shorts

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    'Everything could be shut down' — Zelensky calls for joint Western air defense system to down Russian missiles, drones over Ukraine

    'Everything could be shut down' — Zelensky calls for joint Western air defense system to down Russian missiles, drones over Ukraine

    During his speech to the UN Security Council on Sept. 23, President Volodymyr Zelensky called on members of the Coalition of the Willing to assist Ukraine in shooting down Russian missiles and drones fired over Ukrainian airspace.

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    NATO on high alert – Unknown drones spotted over Scandinavia

    NATO on high alert – Unknown drones spotted over Scandinavia

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    While Trump met Zelensky, Russia launched drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, killing 1, wounding 15

    While Trump met Zelensky, Russia launched drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, killing 1, wounding 15

    The attack came around the time a meeting was being held between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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    Denmark and Norway under threat? Unknown drones back in NATO airspace

    Denmark and Norway under threat? Unknown drones back in NATO airspace

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    Breaking: 'Ukraine is in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back' — Trump says following meeting with Zelensky

    Breaking: 'Ukraine is in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back' — Trump says following meeting with Zelensky

    "I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form," Trump wrote on his Truth Social following his meeting with the Ukrainian president.

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    LIVE | Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in high-level UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine

    LIVE | Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in high-level UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine

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    Ukraine war latest: Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace

    Ukraine war latest: Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace

    Key developments on Sept. 23:

    • Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace
    • Zelensky, Trump meet in New York amid surging Russia-NATO tensions
    • Ukraine hits Russian oil facilities in Bryansk, Samara oblasts, military claims …
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    🔴TRUMP: Ukraine is doing a very good job of stopping this very large army! #shorts

    🔴TRUMP: Ukraine is doing a very good job of stopping this very large army! #shorts

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