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Yanukovych's stunt in Russian media shows Kremlin doesn't understand Ukraine, experts say

Yanukovych's stunt in Russian media shows Kremlin doesn't understand Ukraine, experts say

Ukraine's former pro-Kremlin President Viktor Yanukovych seemingly resurfaced publicly for the first time in years on Sept. 1, claiming that he had always backed Ukraine's path toward the European Union.

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Russian drones force Kyiv children to hide in metro as school year begins

Russian drones force Kyiv children to hide in metro as school year begins

The air alert, triggered by Russian drones, began at 9:20 a.m. local time and lasted over three hours, catching many children on their way to school before classes could start.

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Crimea is on fire! "Flamingo" destroys FSB bases!

Crimea is on fire! "Flamingo" destroys FSB bases!

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About 2,000 North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, Seoul says

About 2,000 North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, Seoul says

According to South Korea's National Intelligence Service, Pyongyang plans to send an additional 6,000 troops to Russia as part of its third wave of deployment.

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Sanctions will work — but only if Europe has courage to finish the job

Sanctions will work — but only if Europe has courage to finish the job

For Ukrainians, every delay is measured in lives. What we had hoped for since the start of this war, but even more so in the last few weeks, is an immediate and visible ceasefire on the ground, as a lead-up to a true and just peace.

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Suspect admits to killing Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker in comments for media

Suspect admits to killing Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker in comments for media

The suspect in the murder of Andrii Parubii said he wants to be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russia to go look for his son's body.

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Charles Douglas-Home Memorial Trust renews funding for Kyiv Independent’s front-line reporting

Charles Douglas-Home Memorial Trust renews funding for Kyiv Independent’s front-line reporting

The Charles Douglas-Home Memorial Trust has made a generous grant for the second year in a row to support the Kyiv Independent's front-line reporting. The new grant will cover a full year of salary for the Kyiv Independent's front-line reporter, …

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Putin meets Slovak prime minister Fico in Beijing, praises his 'independent' policy

Putin meets Slovak prime minister Fico in Beijing, praises his 'independent' policy

At the meeting, Prime Minister Robert Fico said Slovakia sought to "standardize" relations with Moscow, saying the two countries "should look for opportunities to deepen and broaden cooperation."

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Russia open to 'cooperation' with Ukraine, US at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Putin claims

Russia open to 'cooperation' with Ukraine, US at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Putin claims

The comments, made during Putin's meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Beijing, represent an apparent shift from Moscow's previous refusal of any changes regarding the Ukrainian plant's oversight.

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Kremlin denies Trump, Putin ever agreed on face-to-face Zelensky meeting

Kremlin denies Trump, Putin ever agreed on face-to-face Zelensky meeting

"Right now, there is talk of a trilateral meeting, of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky. But specifically, as far as I know, there was no agreement between Putin and Trump on this," Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said.

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Ukraine liberates village near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, military says

Ukraine liberates village near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, military says

Ukrainian forces cleared out Russian troops from the Donetsk Oblast village of Udachne and raised the Ukrainian flag in the settlement, the military said.

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NATO launches new command in Finland near Russian border

NATO launches new command in Finland near Russian border

The alliance's Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in the city of Mikkeli strengthens NATO's footprint in its new northern member state.

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8 killed, injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

8 killed, injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Ukraine intercepted 120 out of the 150 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

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Ukrainian soldier tortured by Russia disappears from Dnipro hospital

Ukrainian soldier tortured by Russia disappears from Dnipro hospital

Vladyslav Nahornyi's wife reported his disappearance after he left the hospital without warning.

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Russia, China sign 'most ambitious' Power of Siberia-2 pipeline deal

Russia, China sign 'most ambitious' Power of Siberia-2 pipeline deal

The deal, long delayed by Beijing's hard bargaining over prices and volumes, cements Moscow's pivot to Asia as it loses access to European energy markets.

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Poland launches its largest military drills as Russia, Belarus set to hold exercises

Poland launches its largest military drills as Russia, Belarus set to hold exercises

The exercises, spanning land, sea, air, and cyberspace, involve about 30,000 Polish and allied troops and 600 pieces of equipment, taking place amid mounting security risks for Warsaw.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,083,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,083,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 800 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Sumy, Odesa oblasts, causing fires and casualties

Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Sumy, Odesa oblasts, causing fires and casualties

In Kyiv Oblast, a Russian drone strike hit the Bila Tserkva community, killing one person and wounding others, Secretary of the Bila Tserkva City Council Volodymyr Vovkotrub said.

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Kim Jong Un travels to China to join Xi, Putin at WWII anniversary events

Kim Jong Un travels to China to join Xi, Putin at WWII anniversary events

Photographs published by North Korean media showed Kim with senior officials, including Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, inside his dark green armored train.

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US Treasury’s Bessent says 'despicable' Russian bombing campaign against Ukraine puts all sanctions options on the table

US Treasury’s Bessent says 'despicable' Russian bombing campaign against Ukraine puts all sanctions options on the table

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on Sept. 1 that the Trump administration is considering new sanctions on Russia after Moscow intensified strikes on Ukraine despite recent peace talks.

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EU considers tighter rules to block Russian gas after 2027 ban, Bloomberg reports

EU considers tighter rules to block Russian gas after 2027 ban, Bloomberg reports

The plan specifically raises concerns over gas shipped through TurkStream, the pipeline linking Russia with Southeast Europe.

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Ukraine's SBU files in absentia notice of suspicion against Kadyrov for war crimes

Ukraine's SBU files in absentia notice of suspicion against Kadyrov for war crimes

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on Sept. 1 that it had charged Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov in absentia with war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers.

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First use of "FLAMINGO" missiles! #shorts

First use of "FLAMINGO" missiles! #shorts

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Ukrainian "Flamingo" hits Crimea. A new zxis of dictators

Ukrainian "Flamingo" hits Crimea. A new zxis of dictators

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