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    Russian air defenses shoot down their own plane over Crimea, Ukrainian Navy says

    Russia’s air defenses overnight on October 17, while repelling a Ukrainian drone attack on military and strategic targets in occupied Crimea, downed one of their own fighter jets, Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said on Apostrof TV. …

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    Around 90% of Ukrainians believe government should be criticized even during war, poll shows

    Around 90% of Ukrainians believe government should be criticized even during war, poll shows

    Of those respondents, 58% said that criticism should be balanced and constructive, in order "to not destabilize the situation in the country."

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    🔥 Washington surprise! Zelenskyy and Trump — talks that could change the game

    🔥 Washington surprise! Zelenskyy and Trump — talks that could change the game

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    After Russian missile strike on Balakliia, locals focus on recovery — “We will not give up, not stop” 

    On October 1, the Russian missile attack on Balakliia, damaging an apartment building

    UKRAINE, BALAKLIIA — The woman speaks to her son in the line for humanitarian aid, "The missile has hit, but your English homework still needs to be done." 

    It's a sunny autumn day, so people gather around the impact site to see the scale of …

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    EU left in the dark about Trump-Putin meeting within its borders, questions its point

    EU left in the dark about Trump-Putin meeting within its borders, questions its point

    BRUSSELS, Belgium — A general sense of skepticism prevails among European officials and diplomats over U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of planned Ukraine peace talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Hungary.

    "We can only commend all …

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    Polish court refuses extradition of Ukrainian suspect to Germany in Nord Stream case

    Polish court refuses extradition of Ukrainian suspect to Germany in Nord Stream case

    Poland's refusal follows a similar move by Italy's Supreme Court, which on Oct. 15 overturned the extradition of another Ukrainian national, Serhii Kuznetsov, wanted by Germany on related charges.

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    Putin lectured Trump on Kyivan Rus during Alaska summit, FT reports

    Putin lectured Trump on Kyivan Rus during Alaska summit, FT reports

    Putin reportedly gave a lengthy lecture on medieval Rus princes, such as Rurik or Yaroslav the Wise, as well as the 17th-century Cossack leader Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, taking Trump aback.

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    Orban calls with Putin ahead of Trump summit in Budapest

    Orban calls with Putin ahead of Trump summit in Budapest

    The phone call follows an announcement that in the coming weeks, Budapest will host a meeting between Putin and Trump as part of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

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    68th Artillery Brigade joins an Army Corps

    In August 2025, MilitaryLand reported on the formation of a new artillery brigade within the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the 68th Artillery Brigade. The brigade was confirmed to be created on…

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    'Putin got scared' — Trump needs to be wary of Russia's delaying tactic, Ukraine lawmaker, experts warn

    'Putin got scared' — Trump needs to be wary of Russia's delaying tactic, Ukraine lawmaker, experts warn

    The Kremlin appears to be deploying a trick already used several times this year.

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    Belarus seeks to engage EU countries to break isolation, Reuters reports

    Belarus seeks to engage EU countries to break isolation, Reuters reports

    A senior Belarusian diplomat told a European official that Belarus could be involved in the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts and play a role in discussions on European security, Reuters reported.

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    Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian drones attack Russian targets on occupied Crimea, Black Sea coast

    Ukraine war latest live: Ukrainian drones attack Russian targets on occupied Crimea, Black Sea coast

    Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 3 times today. Russia shot down its own military aircraft over Crimea while its air defense was trying to intercept Ukrainian drones flying to the …
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    Russia, Ukraine not ready for peace deal, Vance says ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting

    Russia, Ukraine not ready for peace deal, Vance says ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting

    According to Vance, there is "fundamental misalignment of expectations, where the Russians tend to think that they're doing better on the battlefield than they actually are."

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    Diplomacy on the Ground: How Ukrainian Cities Became Actors in International Politics During the War

    Today, as Ukraine has lived with the reality of full-scale war for more than three years, international cooperation is no longer the sole responsibility of the government or diplomatic institutions. Cities now play a significant role in shaping …

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    Explosions reported in occupied Donetsk, Russia's Sochi amid drone attacks

    Explosions reported in occupied Donetsk, Russia's Sochi amid drone attacks

    In Donetsk, a Russian ammunition depot was hit in a drone attack, with fires and explosions reported in the occupied city.

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    'We need them too' — Trump hesitant on providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine following call with Putin, ahead of talks with Zelensky

    'We need them too' — Trump hesitant on providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine following call with Putin, ahead of talks with Zelensky

    "We need Tomahawks for the United States of America too. We have a lot of them but we need them. I mean, we can't deplete for our country," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "I don't know what we can do about that."

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    ⚡ Zelenskyy arrives in the USA to meet with Trump #shorts

    ⚡ Zelenskyy arrives in the USA to meet with Trump #shorts

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    Zelensky arrives in Washington ahead of talks with Trump

    Zelensky arrives in Washington ahead of talks with Trump

    President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Oct. 16 ahead of talks with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for the following day.

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    From Assad to al-Sharaa — Putin's 'desperate attempt' to retain foothold in the Middle East

    From Assad to al-Sharaa — Putin's 'desperate attempt' to retain foothold in the Middle East

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in what experts described as the Kremlin's bid to cling to its foothold in the Middle East amid mounting setbacks and waning influence.

    The meeting, Russian Foreign …

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    🪖 Ukraine goes offensive – Trump shows support #shorts

    🪖 Ukraine goes offensive – Trump shows support #shorts

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    Kyiv Independent to present documentary exposing Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children

    Kyiv Independent to present documentary exposing Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children

    The Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigation Unit has completed a new investigation into the treatment of Ukrainian children in the Russian-occupied territories.

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    ⚡ Trump Gives 50 Tomahawks to Ukraine While Ground Forces Advance

    ⚡ Trump Gives 50 Tomahawks to Ukraine While Ground Forces Advance

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    Don't give Russia space

    Don't give Russia space

    Dmitry Bakanov, general director of the Russian Space Agency, recently announced a bold new policy. Over the next five years, Russia will try to create an "analogue of Starlink" by launching 292 new satellites. The project (named "Rassvet" – Russian …

    Fokin becomes the new commander of 125th Heavy Brigade

    Major Volodymyr Fokin, deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade, has been appointed commander of the 125th Heavy Mechanized Brigade, the unit announced on its Facebook page. The 125th Heavy…

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    The LIFESPAN of a Russian soldier – NO MORE than 12 DAYS #shorts

    The LIFESPAN of a Russian soldier – NO MORE than 12 DAYS #shorts

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