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    Russia is retreating! Ukraine is liberating settlements in Donetsk Oblast!

    Russia is retreating! Ukraine is liberating settlements in Donetsk Oblast!

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    Kremlin official says Russia and Ukraine are close to a peace deal, urges respect for Moscow’s interests

    Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, is actively engaging with the U.S. press during a visit to the United States, seeking to lay out Russia’s perspective on ending the war in Ukraine.

    In two interviews with major networks - …

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    In times of war, even books take sides

    In times of war, even books take sides

    There were two questions lingering over conversations among people at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair: Where was the stand of the Russian publisher Eksmo located, and why were they even allowed to be there nearly four years into Russia's full-scale …

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    Ukraine’s deep strikes on Russia focus on oil and defense industries, Budanov says

    Ukraine’s Defense Forces have focused their strikes inside Russia on two fronts: paralyzing oil refining and extraction, and targeting the defense industry and companies producing weapons for Russia’s military, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s …

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    Pipeline failure, mismanagement leave occupied Luhansk region without water as water shortages spread to Donetsk, Crimea

    Dozens of communities in Russian-occupied Luhansk region have been left without water after a major pipeline failure, according to Ukraine’s Center for National Resistance.

    The group says the regional utility “Luhanskvoda” is now run by managers …

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    Russian submarine found in the Baltic Sea! #shorts

    Russian submarine found in the Baltic Sea! #shorts

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    Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings after unidentified balloons disrupt air traffic

    Lithuania has again detected unidentified flying objects, allegedly launched from Belarus.

    The country has temporarily closed two border checkpoints with Belarus - Salcininkai and Medininkai. The restrictions will remain in place at least until noon …

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    International Gymnastics Federation’s ‘neutral status’ is a sham that legitimizes Russian pro-war athletes

    International Gymnastics Federation’s ‘neutral status’ is a sham that legitimizes Russian pro-war athletes

    A lot happened this week. Russia hit a kindergarten in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where 48 children were sheltering. A Russian fighter jet violated Lithuanian airspace. And a former political candidate of Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, …

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    Is Russia at war with NATO at SEA? Putin’s servicemen are fleeing from the front!

    Is Russia at war with NATO at SEA? Putin’s servicemen are fleeing from the front!

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    Ukrainian drones strike Balashovskaya Substation, a key node in Russia’s southern power grid

    Overnight Saturday, October 25, Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Volgograd region, with about 15 explosions reported.

    The strike sparked a fire at the Balashovskaya power transmission line, which carries electricity from the Volzhskaya Hydroelectric …

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    Poland to try a man accused of helping Russian agents plan to assassinate Zelensky

    A Polish court will try a man accused of gathering information about Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport that could have helped Russian intelligence plan an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

    The hearing for Pawel K. is set to …

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    One of Russia's largest oil refineries reportedly suspends operations after Ukrainian attack

    One of Russia's largest oil refineries reportedly suspends operations after Ukrainian attack

    The plant is Russia's fourth-largest oil refinery and processed 13.1 million tons of oil last year, according to Russian estimates.

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    AI drones in Ukraine — this is where we're at

    AI drones in Ukraine — this is where we're at

    Ukraine’s drones are setting new standards for self-piloting on the battlefield. Full autonomy, however, remains well out of reach — and is likely to stay there.

    The broader vision of drones operating fully independently of pilots remains something of …

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    Russia attacks coal mine in central Ukraine with nearly 500 workers underground

    Russia attacks coal mine in central Ukraine with nearly 500 workers underground

    All mine workers were brought to the surface safely, and none were injured, Ukrainian energy company DTEK said.

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    Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war

    Russia is preparing Ukrainian children from occupied territories to fight in its war

    High-ranking Russian officers are running military training programs for Ukrainian children from occupied territories and overseeing a system of youth militarization, an investigation by the Kyiv Indepndent has found.

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    Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills one, injures at least nine as fires hit three districts

    Overnight on October 25, Russia’s armed forces launched a ballistic missile strike on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. Residential and non-residential sites in several districts were hit. At least one person was killed and nine were injured, some of whom …

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    Belgorod governor says Ukrainian strike damaged Belgorod Reservoir dam, warns of flooding risk

    A strike by Ukraine’s Armed Forces damaged the dam of the Belgorod Reservoir on the Seversky Donets River, Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Saturday on Telegram.

    He said Ukrainian forces could “try again and destroy the dam.” “If that …

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    💥 The United Kingdom will transfer 5,000 missiles to Ukraine – a new stage of support! #shorts

    💥 The United Kingdom will transfer 5,000 missiles to Ukraine – a new stage of support! #shorts

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    Ukraine’s horses under fire

    Ukraine’s horses under fire

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UNBELIEVABLE! Is France ready to DEPLOY TROOPS in UKRAINE? Security guarantees 2026!

UNBELIEVABLE! Is France ready to DEPLOY TROOPS in UKRAINE? Security guarantees 2026!

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US reportedly readies new sanctions as Russia stalls on Ukraine peace talks

US reportedly readies new sanctions as Russia stalls on Ukraine peace talks

The sanctions could be imposed if Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no interest in meaningful negotiations and continues to delay ending Russia's war in Ukraine, Reuters reported.

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🇺🇸 Trump’s Sanctions Destroy Moscow's Oil Trade: Economy on a Countdown

🇺🇸 Trump’s Sanctions Destroy Moscow's Oil Trade: Economy on a Countdown

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Russian attacks kill 8, injure 67, hit energy infrastructure in Ukraine over past day

Russian attacks kill 8, injure 67, hit energy infrastructure in Ukraine over past day

Russia launched nine Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Rostov and Kursk oblasts overnight, along with 62 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

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Russia claims Ukraine peace deal 'close' — as it rejects ceasefire and escalates attacks

Russia claims Ukraine peace deal 'close' — as it rejects ceasefire and escalates attacks

The claim contradicts Moscow's actual negotiating stance, as Russia continues to reject any compromise and insists on its maximalist demands.

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Lithuania closes airports, Belarus border crossings after 'smuggling balloons' incident

Lithuania closes airports, Belarus border crossings after 'smuggling balloons' incident

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said a large group of "smuggling balloons" was launched from Belarus toward Lithuania.

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