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Did the Russians just shoot down three of their own aircraft?
Euromaidan Press reports Russian forces may have downed three of their own aircraft in a single incident, raising questions about air-defense coordination.
Ukraine War
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Putin Had Four Plans to Defeat Ukraine. He Only Has Two Left.
Wall Street Journal analysis reveals Putin's strategic options for Ukraine have narrowed from four to two, while missile strikes hit Russian territory and Western analysts debate Trump's approach.
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Moscow youth raids spark mobilization fears as Russia struggles to recruit soldiers
Moscow police detain hundreds of young people in raids that fuel fears of covert mobilization as Russia faces soldier shortages.
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This Shipping Lane Is Now the World’s Deadliest. It Isn’t Hormuz.
The Black Sea has become the world's deadliest shipping lane, with war risk insurance premiums climbing as high as 20% of vessel value.
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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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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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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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More than 400,000 Russians killed fighting in Ukraine war, leaked data suggests
Leaked records suggest nearly 400,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine as the war approaches its fifth year.
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Disposable: The ordinary people doing Russia’s dirty work
Russian intelligence services are increasingly using locally recruited disposable agents for covert operations across Europe.
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Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi
Three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have resumed in Abu Dhabi after a nine-month hiatus.
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Putin may not want peace, warns Norwegian leader who spoke to him
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a secret 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on October 27, sparking a diplomatic split among European allies over who should engage the Kremlin ahead of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
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Rosstat hack: data obtained suggests over 390,000 Russian deaths in Ukraine war
Leaked Rosstat data suggests over 390,000 Russian military deaths in Ukraine, with outlets reporting figures between 400,000 and 450,000.
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Drone strikes warehouse in southern Russia, online retailer Ozon claims
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War widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red lines
Russian drone strikes turn the Black Sea into a lethal battlefield, testing NATO’s red‑line commitments.
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Map Shows Russia Losing Ground Amid Heaviest Casualties Since Start of War
Recent reports indicate Russia is losing ground and suffering its heaviest casualties since the start of the war.
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Turkiye’s Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to stop Black Sea attacks
Zelensky’s Ankara visit spotlights a joint push to halt Black Sea attacks and revive a grain lifeline amid Ukraine’s 1,711‑day war.
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Bulgaria votes as Russian attacks in Black Sea reach its shores
Bulgaria holds a tense presidential runoff as Russian Black Sea attacks reach its shores and regional security threats escalate.
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Norwegian prime minister denies Putin lectured him and Finnish president on medieval Slavs during call
Nordic leaders spark a fresh peace effort as the Norwegian prime minister denies being lectured by Vladimir Putin on medieval Slavs.
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‘Grandpa’ Putin Humiliated as Raging Rebellion Exposes Weakness
Recent coverage examines public sentiment inside Russia as citizens feel the direct impact of the Ukraine war.
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky reveals details of 'Operation Veles'
President Zelenskyy reveals details of Operation Veles, detailing successful underground advance tactics and recaptured territory.
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Two Nordic leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare direct contact by Europeans
Finland and Norway have engaged in rare direct contact with Vladimir Putin to urge an end to the war in Ukraine.
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Elina Svitolina announces divorce from Gaël Monfils, cites emotional fallout from Russia-Ukraine war
Tennis star Elina Svitolina announces her separation and divorce from Gaël Monfils, citing the severe toll of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back
Europe faces rising security challenges as a shadow war prompts leaders to search for strategic responses.
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Kyiv Rocked by Repeated Russian Missile Attacks Overnight, 2 Killed After Zelensky’s ‘Massive Strike’ Warning
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As Trump Dithers, Ukraine War Is Approaching a ‘Fatal Point of No Return’
Analysis suggests the Ukraine war is reaching a 'fatal point of no return' amid perceived hesitation from Donald Trump.
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Turkish grain ship sinks in Black Sea after deadly drone attack
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Germany risks being drawn into ‘violent conflict’ with Russia, spy chief warns
Germany faces a growing risk of direct violent conflict with Russia as a shadow war enters a dangerous new phase.
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She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network
Parents of journalists killed in Ukraine are suing Fox News, alleging the network failed to keep staff safe.
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Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges cause traffic chaos
Russian attacks on Kyiv bridges trigger traffic chaos as high-level international visitors arrive in the Ukrainian capital.
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Here's How Russia Plans to Pay for the Ukraine War in 2027
Russia increases military spending and restricts state media scripts as preparations for years of war unfold.
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Russia targets busy bridge in central Kyiv in broad daylight
Russia has launched a series of fatal drone strikes targeting key bridges in central Kyiv, disrupting critical transport infrastructure in broad daylight.
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Putin is repeating Brezhnev’s basic error
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Merz says Lavrov comments show Moscow not interested in serious negotiations
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Russia Set to Surge Defense Spending by 27% as War Escalates
Russia plans to surge defense spending by twenty-seven percent as the war escalates, prompting extensive international coverage.
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Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war
Pope Leo leans into a prominent statesman role, addressing international conflicts, nationalism, and domestic legislation during a France journey.
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Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump
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Russian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through
Russian foreign minister Lavrov rejects German calls at the UN while targeting the UK and Celtic alliances.
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Students strike across Germany against military service
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Ukraine war latest: Russia imposes restrictions near Estonian border amid mobilization concerns
Recent coverage details ongoing daily troop and equipment losses for the Russian military in the Ukraine war.
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Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on
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Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
Conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine dominates the 2026 UN General Assembly as global leaders address war and AI security.
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Putin is using Trump to stall for time in Ukraine, Estonia foreign minister says
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Polls close in Russian wartime election with ruling party set to dominate
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Russia Employs 25,000 North Koreans in Drone Production for Use in Its War Against Ukraine
North Korean workers face strikes at Russian drone production facilities, according to recent reporting.
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Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory
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It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
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Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
North Korea and Russia revive troop talks as a fresh wave of Pyongyang soldiers could join Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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What the far right’s victory in Germany could mean for the war in Ukraine
The AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt triggers concerns over Germany's political stability and its strategic approach to the war in Ukraine.
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Putin sends bones of warrior prince to Ukraine in desperate bid to boost morale
The Russian Orthodox Church and the Kremlin have sent the remains of a 14th-century warrior prince to the Ukraine front to boost soldier morale.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 9, 2026
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If Putin Expands the Ukraine War to NATO Russia Must Be Broken Up
A proposal suggests the dissolution of the Russian state as a necessary response should Vladimir Putin expand the Ukraine war to include NATO members.
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Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting
Tensions erupt at the G-20 as Donald Trump's invitation to the Russian finance minister triggers widespread objections from European leaders.
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Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
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Modi implores tense Putin to end Ukraine war
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China's Xi tells Putin that foundations of ties will be stronger
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The Economist: Putin fears ending the war without victory. ‘They will hang me,’ he reportedly told his inner circle.
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Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
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Putin could be in danger of losing his grip on Russia, spymaster says
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Putin Sparks Health Concerns With Deranged Tale of Polar Bear Slaughter
Recent statements from Vladimir Putin comparing the war in Ukraine to predator animal attacks have sparked widespread concerns regarding his mental state.
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After CIA head's visit to Moscow, Poland's PM warns Russia is preparing to escalate war. He puts critical window at seven or eight months
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns of a critical seven-to-eight month window as Russia prepares for regional escalation following a CIA head's visit to Moscow.