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Germany's Merz asks Trump for 'no surprises' from Putin talks
Germany's Merz asked Trump for no surprises during Putin talks while discussing Ukraine peace negotiations.
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Moscow tells Europe to pick an envoy if it wants a seat at the table
Moscow tells European nations to select an envoy in order to secure participation in upcoming Ukraine peace talks.
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Russia seeks Finland's NATO exit, Baltic military base ban in Ukraine talks: Report
Russia is seeking Finland's NATO exit and a Baltic military base ban during discussions regarding Ukraine.
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Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice
European security faces fundamental reshaping from the war in Ukraine, according to recent BBC coverage.
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Second car bomb hits Russia in two days
A former aide to a fugitive former Ukrainian prime minister was wounded in a Moscow car bomb attack.
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Mass drone attack on Moscow grounds flights at region's airports
A massive drone attack targeting Moscow forces the closure of all capital airports amidst an escalating conflict.
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Ukraine envoy row hijacks EU leaders’ first AI summit
European Union leaders gather for their inaugural artificial intelligence summit amid an unexpected diplomatic distraction.
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L-39NG Skyfox Jets Could Give Ukraine A Critical New Russian Drone Hunting Capability
Czech Republic advances talks to supply Ukraine with 16 L-39NG Skyfox light combat jets optimized for drone interception.
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EU to approve more sanctions on Russia on Monday, France says
France announces new EU sanctions targeting Russia's banking sector and energy assets are slated for approval on Monday.
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Jensen Huang’s fall further exposes EU leaders on AI
The European Union's first ever artificial intelligence summit in Dublin faces immediate friction over diplomatic disputes and safety testing.
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A fake front line that exists only on Russian state maps is set to grow all winter, ISW expects, after Russia's envoys carried it to the peace table
Russia demands territory it has never held as a fake front line from state maps is carried to the peace table.
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Russia loses almost half a million lives in war on Ukraine
Financial Times reports Russia loses almost half a million lives in war on Ukraine.
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Quantum Systems drones grounded by German military after cyber attack
German military drones grounded after a cyberattack are now flying again, according to Quantum Systems.
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Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland
Finland confirms an explosion on a Russian warship near its maritime border as Ukraine claims responsibility for a Baltic Sea strike.
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US envoys head to meet Zelensky after talks with Putin in Moscow
US envoys meet Zelensky after Moscow talks
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From Saratov to Siberia – Ukraine Reports Long-Range Strikes on Russia’s 5 Largest Oil Refineries
Ukraine claims long-range strikes hit five of Russia's largest oil refineries stretching from Saratov to Siberia, marking a significant escalation in targeting energy infrastructure.
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Putin takes hard line in US talks as Ukraine says Starlink disrupted again
High-stakes diplomatic talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine wrap up in Abu Dhabi with agreements on prisoner exchanges.
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Russia's largest oil refinery slammed by drones in 8-hour attack, Ukraine confirms
Ukraine confirms striking Russia's largest oil refinery in an eight-hour drone attack.
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Putin proposes 'humanitarian mission' in contested Kostiantynivka, says demining is necessary
Putin proposes a joint Russian-Ukrainian humanitarian mission and ceasefire in Kostiantynivka, a contested eastern Ukrainian city whose control Russia claims while Ukrainian coverage reports fighting continues there.
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Ukraine strikes Russian warship near Finland
Finland's military detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday, with Ukrainian security services claiming responsibility.
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Ukraine captures first Indonesian prisoner of war as Russia steps up foreign recruitment
Ukraine has captured its first Indonesian prisoner of war fighting for Russia, as Jakarta moves to crack down on online recruitment networks.
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European leaders reject Russian push to overhaul continent’s security
European leaders are divided over who should represent the continent at Ukraine-Russia peace talks, with coverage stressing that Europe must have a seat at the table.
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Russia May Have Shot Down Its Own Ka-52, Killing Both Pilots During Ukrainian Drone Attack
Russia may have shot down its own Ka-52 helicopter, killing both pilots, during a Ukrainian drone attack
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US envoys meet with Putin in the Kremlin after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow after failed Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, pressing for European inclusion in peace negotiations.
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Ukraine's path to EU accession narrows as war drags on
EU officials signal Ukraine's membership timeline is slipping while Moldova advances, raising questions about Kyiv's European future amid ongoing war.
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Russia’s AI Ambitions Take a Hit With Ukrainian Data Center Strikes
Yandex Cloud announced that nearly 3% of its data was lost due to crippling Ukrainian drone strikes.
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This Defense Makes Drones (and GPS) Think They’re in Peru
Ukrainian electronic warfare units are deploying GPS spoofing technology that misleads incoming missiles and local drivers alike.
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‘Putin Doesn’t Get to Choose’: Estonia Backs Kallas as EU Peace Envoy
European leaders gathered in Dublin remain divided over who should represent the continent in peace talks with Russia.
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US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for high-level meetings with Vladimir Putin concerning Ukraine peace talks.
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Russian Colonel Blown Up in St. Petersburg as Attacks on Military Figures Mount
A Russian air force colonel was killed in St. Petersburg by a suspected car bomb in the latest targeted military assassination.
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‘Trump and His Envoys Are Working for Putin, Not the US,’ Democrats Warn
Democrats warn that Trump's envoys are advancing Putin's interests rather than America's, as Kushner and Witkoff hold talks in Abu Dhabi.
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Ukraine peace talks: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Russia for meeting with Putin
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Russia for meetings with Putin following discussions in Abu Dhabi.
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Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after peace talks end
Russia launched ballistic missile and drone attacks against Kyiv hours after peace talks concluded.
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‘The only way to get this done’: Why the US wants Europe at Ukraine talks next time
US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
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Over 11,000 Foreign Military Deaths Recorded by Russia in War on Ukraine
Russia reports more than 11,000 foreign fighters killed in Ukraine, according to coverage from The Moscow Times.
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Scoop: U.S. asks Russia to propose new security agreement with Europe
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner have arrived at the Kremlin for Ukraine talks after asking Russia to propose a new security agreement with Europe.
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Putin’s Soldiers Are Becoming Russia’s Next Deep State
Russian war veterans are transitioning into public administration, education, and political roles under Kremlin programs.
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Ukraine Reports Russian Order to Destroy Bridges Over Dnipro River
Ukraine reports a Russian order to destroy Dnipro River bridges amidst intensified strikes on Kyiv and worsening energy conditions.
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Why talk of security architecture has struck a nerve in Europe
European leaders are pushing back against U.S. talk of a new security architecture for Europe, insisting NATO already exists and warning that any deal made above their heads is impossible.
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Putin Humiliated as Staggering Blow Is Exposed
Ukraine claims strikes on Russia's largest Siberian oil refinery, a Baltic port, and a Kalibr missile ship in a coordinated long-range drone campaign.
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Russian diplomat says Moscow could conclude non-aggression pacts with NATO member states
A senior Russian diplomat announced that Moscow could sign bilateral non-aggression pacts with individual NATO member states.
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US to seek Putin’s ‘blessing’ for Europe to join Ukraine talks
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange but made no breakthrough on ending the war after two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
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EU Makes Historic EUMAM Move, Establishing Military Mission Presence Inside Ukraine
European Union member states agreed on Monday to extend their military training mission for Ukraine to November 15, 2028.
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Baltic nations, Finland issue overnight drone warnings as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes
Baltic nations and Finland issue overnight drone warnings amid an exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine.
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Our analysis of the leaked Russian death toll in Ukraine
Bloomberg reports Russia has recorded over 11,000 foreign military deaths in its war on Ukraine, citing leaked data that offers a rare quantified glimpse into international casualties.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he is pleased with messages from US envoys on diplomatic efforts to end war
Ukrainian leadership addresses ongoing territorial claims and diplomatic messaging as reported by regional media outlets.
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Ukraine reportedly strikes Ust-Luga Baltic Sea port as drones attack regions across Russia
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest oil terminal at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga overnight, causing a massive fire visible for dozens of kilometers, while Russian authorities reported intercepting 146 drones over the Leningrad region.
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Zelensky Challenges Russia’s Donbas Claims Presented at Abu Dhabi Talks
Ukraine and Russia completed two days of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing to their largest-ever prisoner exchange while remaining far apart on territory and security guarantees.
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Zelensky: Putin Will Return in 1, 2 or 5 Years if Ukraine Gives Up Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that his country was not real estate as U.S.-brokered peace talks wrapped up.
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Plant That Services A-50 ‘Flying Radars,’ General Staff Says
Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Novgorod aircraft plant servicing A-50 airborne early warning aircraft worth $350 million each.
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Humiliating Leak Exposes Dark Truth Putin Tried to Hide
Leaked Russian records point to more than 400,000 deaths in the Ukraine war, drawing comparisons with Soviet losses at the Battle of Berlin.
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Europe and US agree to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks begin
Europe and the US have agreed to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks get underway, putting the future of European defense on the table.
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EXCLUSIVE: Recent Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia's oil processing capacity by 30%, sources say
Recent Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted refineries representing about 30 percent of Russia's total oil-processing capacity.
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Russia Suffers Record Troop Losses in One Day: Ukraine
Ukraine reports record single-day Russian troop losses as casualty assessments draw widespread media tracking.
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New Ukrainian footage shows how a Russian strike turned a civilian shelter into a mass grave
New footage from Ukraine documents a Russian strike on a civilian shelter in Komyshuvakha, where a nurse and others were killed.
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Ukraine Tests Space-Interceptor Weapons to Stop Russia’s Oreshnik Missiles
Ukraine announces space-interceptor tests targeting Russia's new Oreshnik missiles while deploying its first communications satellite.
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EU's Kallas: Russia 'pretending' to negotiate on Ukraine while 'bombing civilians'
European officials and diplomats demand a seat at upcoming Ukraine peace talks amid concerns over Russian negotiations.
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Putin Humiliated as His Troops Are Caught Faking Victories
The Russian military faces accusations of utilizing artificial intelligence to fabricate battlefield gains in Ukraine.
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German Chancellor Merz threatens to block EU budget unless four holdouts — Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU's next long-term budget unless all member states commit to filling a projected €70 billion funding gap for Ukraine in 2027, prompting accusations of blackmail from Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria.
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Ukraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the war
Ukraine is moving to establish Space Forces and build a sovereign satellite network as space becomes a decisive theater in its war with Russia.