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    Drone debris sparks fire at Russian power substation in Krasnodar Krai, officials say

    Drone debris sparks fire at Russian power substation in Krasnodar Krai, officials say

    The blaze was quickly contained, and "preliminary reports indicate no injuries," the regional administration said on Telegram.

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    Europe drafting 'precise plans' for troop deployments to Ukraine with US backing, FT reports

    Europe drafting 'precise plans' for troop deployments to Ukraine with US backing, FT reports

    "Security guarantees are paramount and absolutely crucial. We have a clear road map and we had an agreement in the White House . . . and this work is going forward very well," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the Financial …
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    Ukrainian authorities arrest suspect in shooting of politician Andrii Parubii

    Ukrainian authorities arrest suspect in shooting of politician Andrii Parubii

    "The suspect has given an initial testimony. Urgent investigative actions are currently underway to establish all the circumstances of this murder," President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in the early hours of Sept. 1.

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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: The war in Ukraine will last a long time

    The war in Ukraine could drag on for a long time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday, August 31, in an interview with broadcaster ZDF.

    According to the head of the German government, wars end either with “the military defeat of one …

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    75% of Ukrainians are ready for a ceasefire only if security guarantees are provided

    75% of Ukrainians are ready for a ceasefire only if security guarantees are provided

    A survey by the Rating Group, conducted on Aug. 21-23, 2025, found that the majority of Ukrainians polled want peace and are open to certain concessions, but only on the condition that their country receives international security guarantees.

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    Wagner’s failures in Mali undermine Kremlin’s Africa strategy, Ukrainian intelligence says

    Russia’s Wagner private military company is faltering in Mali, where roughly 2,000 of its fighters have failed to improve security or seize resources as they did in the Central African Republic, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) said …

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    Forest fire near 'Putin’s palace' extinguished after four days following Ukrainian drone crash

    A large forest fire near Gelendzhik, triggered by the crash of a Ukrainian drone, has been extinguished.

    Krasnodar region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev announced the news Sunday, August 31, on his Telegram channel.

    He said more than 500 people fought …

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    A Real Gamechanger? Glen Grant on the Flamingo Missile #shorts

    A Real Gamechanger? Glen Grant on the Flamingo Missile #shorts

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    Azerbaijani media highlight stark contrast in China receptions for Aliyev and Putin at the SCO summit

    Azerbaijani journalists drew a pointed contrast in how China welcomed President Ilham Aliyev and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

    Azerbaijan’s outlets publicly derided Russian leader Vladimir Putin, emphasizing what they described as his “vassal” status in …

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    Poland backs tougher EU sanctions on Russia as bloc readies 19th package

    Poland has signaled it is ready to join new sanctions against Russia. The European Union last imposed measures on Moscow more than a month ago. Brussels is now preparing a 19th package of restrictions.

    Poland fully supports tightening sanctions on …

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    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv; Russia says war to continue

    Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv; Russia says war to continue

    Key developments on Aug. 30-31:

    • Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv
    • 'Wishful thinking, outright lies' — Ukraine dismisses Russia's claims of battlefield success
    • Russia says the quiet part out loud — war in Ukraine to continue, more mass …

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    Ukraine’s General Staff: Gerasimov trying to hide Russian military failures

    Ukraine’s Armed Forces command has questioned Russia’s claims of purported gains in its offensive in recent months.

    “Russian forces have not secured full control of any major city,” despite statements to the contrary by Russian Chief of the General …

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    Ukrainian forces mopping up remaining Russian infantry groups near Dobropillya, military official says

    The spokesperson for the Dnipro Operational-Strategic Grouping outlined the situation on the Pokrovsk axis. Russian infantry groups remain near the city of Dobropillya on the Pokrovsk axis

    Work is underway to locate and eliminate those troops, Viktor …

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    Prospects for a Ukrainian breakthrough: strategy, weapons and actions of allies | Wrap-Up Analytics

    Prospects for a Ukrainian breakthrough: strategy, weapons and actions of allies | Wrap-Up Analytics

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    Revealing the Sumy’s 18th Army Corps

    The 18th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces and its composition have been confirmed, as per the official Facebook page of the unit. First reported by MilitaryLand in March…

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    Zelenskyy: Russia is INVESTING in further war – PUTIN will again be TWISTING #shorts

    Zelenskyy: Russia is INVESTING in further war – PUTIN will again be TWISTING #shorts

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    Russia's war in Ukraine 'to last a long time,' Merz says

    Russia's war in Ukraine 'to last a long time,' Merz says

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview on Aug. 31 that he expects Russia's war in Ukraine to last a long time, as most wars end in military defeat or economic collapse — a scenario he does not foresee for Russia or Ukraine.

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    China’s ‘neutrality’: Media reveal what Beijing is supplying to Putin for the war against Ukraine

    China publicly talks up peace in Ukraine, but in practice has become a key source of technology, raw materials and financing that help sustain Russia’s aggression.

    Beijing, which routinely professes a commitment to peace, is now the primary supplier …

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    International FAILURE! Russia LOSES sovereignty to China! #shorts

    International FAILURE! Russia LOSES sovereignty to China! #shorts

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    Ukraine strikes occupied Crimea with drones and Neptune missiles, destroying Mi-8 helicopter and damaging boats

    Ukraine’s military carried out a large-scale strike on military sites in Russian-occupied Crimea, destroying a Mi-8 helicopter and damaging boats and a barracks.

    On the morning of August 30, Ukrainian forces launched a combined attack using drones …

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    Zelensky: Ukraine is preparing new deep strikes inside Russia

    Ukraine has prepared the forces and means to carry out strikes deep inside Russia and has planned new “deep strikes,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

    “We will continue our active operations exactly as needed to defend Ukraine. The forces and means …

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    The Great Failure of an Empire: How Russia Lost Its International Influence | Special Report

    The Great Failure of an Empire: How Russia Lost Its International Influence | Special Report

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    Ukrainian counterattack thwarts Russian encirclement of Kupyansk

    In recent days, Ukraine’s Defense Forces mounted a successful counterattack near Kupyansk, easing the threat of encirclement around this key defensive hub, according to military analyst Yan Matveyev.

    Within a week, Kupyansk went from facing a …

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    Hungary continues to veto Ukraine's accession to EU, negotiations

    Hungary continues to veto Ukraine's accession to EU, negotiations

    As an EU member, Hungary has veto power over further progress.

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    Ukrainian drone attack paralyzes Russia’s Sochi airport, stranding thousands and delaying over 50 flights

    Ukrainian drones have disrupted operations at one of Russia’s largest airports.

    In Sochi, more than 50 flights have been delayed, thousands of passengers are stranded and some are spending the night on terminal floors, local media reported.

    For many, …