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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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Zelenskyy tells Europe to hurry up and pick a rep for peace talks with Russia
Zelenskyy and U.S. envoy Jared Kushner urge Europe to name a single representative for Ukraine-Russia peace talks, while Estonia's prime minister says existing EU leaders already fill that role.
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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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Russian strikes aim to cut Ukraine in half, Zelenskyy warns
Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure coincide with Zelenskyy's warning that Moscow aims to split the country along the Dnipro.
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White House cautiously upbeat about Russia-Ukraine peace talks this week
Trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US have begun in Abu Dhabi after a months-long pause.
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‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine and the United States held two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, ending without a breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial settlement.
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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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Ukraine's Zelenskyy on defying US in attacking Russian oil: 'Our response must be painful'
President Zelenskyy announces the resumption of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, signaling a strategy of painful responses.
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Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting
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Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil
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U.S. approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine
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Finland’s Stubb Rebuts Report on Putin Slavic History Lecture
Finland's president publicly addresses reports surrounding a historical lecture delivered by Putin, according to international coverage.
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Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies
Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway over uncoordinated calls to Putin, drawing a defense from Zelenskyy.
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Ukraine must 'unblock' Patriot missile delivery, Zelenskyy says after deadly strikes
President Zelenskyy calls for the unblocking of Patriot missile deliveries following a series of deadly strikes against Ukraine.
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James Austin Johnson’s Trump Stops by ‘SNL U.K.’ for Meeting With Burnham and Zelenskyy: ‘You Don’t Have One Guy Who Can Play Trump?’
James Austin Johnson brings his Donald Trump impression to the SNL U.K. cold open alongside Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Threatens to Cut Support for Ukraine if Elected
Marine Le Pen's pledge to cut French aid to Ukraine draws a direct response from President Zelenskyy.
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Russian satellite activity raises concerns for Starlink, German space commander says
Russian satellite activity and Starlink rivals prompt international concern and diplomatic appeals.
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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming
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Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia
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Bulgarian PM says drone attack on 2 commercial vessels is 'blatant violation of international law'
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Kyiv Rolls Out 12+ .50-Cal Turrets to Hunt Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones
Kyiv deploys over 12 .50-cal turrets and prepares domestic missiles to counter Russian jet-powered drones.
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Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says
President Zelenskyy warns that Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian military leaders to abandon the rules of war, targeting civilians and nuclear facilities.
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South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support
South Korea and Ukraine are locked in a diplomatic dispute after President Zelenskyy revealed a secret transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.
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‘We will turn Putin’s new foot soldiers into stewed meat’
President Zelenskyy warns of new Russian mobilization efforts and the deployment of 10,000 additional North Korean troops.
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Zelensky Says Putin Finds ‘Lame Excuse’ to Avoid Peace as Russian Strikes Kill at Least 10 in 24 Hours
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Seoul demands apology after Kyiv reveals transfer of North Korean POWs
South Korea is demanding a formal apology from Ukraine after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.
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Russia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to "settle with Putin"
Russia accuses Europe of blocking peace talks while Donald Trump urges President Zelenskyy to settle the conflict with Vladimir Putin.
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Knifeman kills priest, injures four in attack at Polish abbey
An abbey knife attack in Poland leaves a priest dead and four injured, sparking wider regional reactions and investigative reporting.
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Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says
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Russia refuses to stop attacking Ukraine during peace negotiations, Lavrov says
Russia remains open to negotiations with Ukraine but will not halt military operations during talks, according to Lavrov.
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"Ukraine Will Retaliate Against Russian Strikes On Energy This Winter," Zelenskyy Warns
President Zelenskyy warns of retaliatory strikes against Russian energy infrastructure if Russia causes blackouts in Ukraine this winter.
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Timeline: How a Russian drone nearly hit Zelenskyy's plane in Moldova
A Russian drone incursion in Moldova delayed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's flight to Norway, sparking international security concerns.
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Zelenskyy visits Canada to seek further military support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Canada to secure critical air defense systems and winter preparations for Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's aircraft narrowly avoided a drone strike while departing Moldova for a state funeral in Oslo.
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At least five people killed in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russia has launched large-scale overnight missile strikes on Kyiv, resulting in at least five deaths and targeting airport infrastructure.
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War against Ukraine can't be resolved by halting Russian oil purchases, Indian FM says
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Kremlin Says Putin Sees ‘Absolutely No Point’ in Trump-Zelensky Peace Summit
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day
President Zelenskyy has announced a strategic goal to launch 1,000 long-range drones per day in retaliation strikes against targets within Russia.
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Zelenskyy Says Putin Rejected Black Sea Shipping Truce Offer
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Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskiy says on Independence Day
President Zelenskiy asserts Ukraine's commitment to peace without concession during Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv.
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France agrees to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that France will accelerate the delivery of new air defence radars to Ukraine by this autumn.
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory
President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Vladimir Putin is preparing to draft 300,000 new troops in September to seize further Ukrainian territory.
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'Hunting their launch sites' — Zelensky reveals new details about Ukraine's ballistic missile defense
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Zelenskyy asked for more Patriot missiles, Pence says
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Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
President Zelenskyy warns of a potential Russian mobilization of 300,000 additional troops as reports emerge of military exercises in Kaliningrad Oblast.
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Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided
President Zelenskyy addresses internal conflict with his former defense minister and warns that holding wartime elections could destroy Ukraine.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses a senior aide as anti-corruption investigations in Ukraine expand toward his inner circle.
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Zelenskyy fires top aide as corruption allegations pile up
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Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov demands elections in challenge to Zelenskyy
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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime election
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Protestors Push Zelensky for Answers in Major Kyiv Rally
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Russia Preparing Autumn Mobilization Immediately After “Imitation” Elections, Zelenskyy Says
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Russia is firing North Korean missiles at Ukraine, Zelenskyy claims, as more overnight attacks kill 9
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Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia
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Panicking Putin 'plotting to mobilise half-a-million fighters in weeks' as WW3 fears soar
Russian leadership faces potential new mobilisation efforts as regional recruitment incentives scale upward.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to Russia
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Former Ukrainian top commander sees no prospect of Kyiv joining NATO
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‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia
Ukraine is escalating long-range drone strikes into Russia while urgently requesting more US Patriot interceptors to counter ballistic missile threats.
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Ukraine keeps changing defense ministers. Is that hurting the war effort?
Ukraine faces ongoing questions about defense leadership changes as former minister Fedorov pledges political unity until the war ends.
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Trump says he'll 'ask Putin' about Russia helping Iran target US bases in Middle East
Trump vows to ask Putin about Russia's role as Iran strikes U.S. bases, sparking a diplomatic flashpoint in the Middle East