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2026-10-23 09:41:27 GMT

❗️Ukraine's General Staff now also confirms that Starlink/Starshield connection losses are still being recorded at certain speeds. Despite the disruption, Ukrainian forces continue striking Russian military targets. #Ukraine

2026-10-20 15:08:10 GMT

Ukrainian soldier Kostiantyn Vlasenko of the 30th Brigade was evacuated from the Kupiansk axis by a Heavy Shot “Ayudag-6” hexacopter after Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue too dangerous. The drone carried him 62 km in a flight lasting over an hour. The mission involved several Ukrainian units, electronic warfare cover and diversionary UAV activity, and the first evacuation of a person by a drone in the war. #Ukraine
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2026-10-17 08:12:44 GMT

Four more air-defense towers have reportedly been built near Putin’s Valdai residence, with the closest just 400 meters away. Images show fixed towers intended for additional Pantsir systems, alongside dug-in positions possibly used by other air-defense systems. #Russia
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2026-09-03 07:56:54 GMT

❗️Danish intelligence says Russian services are actively preparing sabotage operations against companies in Denmark's defense industry, including firms linked to military aid for Ukraine. PET (Danish Security and Intelligence Service) says it has identified concrete Russian plans and attempts to recruit ordinary Danes through social media and other online platforms. Recruits could be tasked with photographing companies or installations for use in planning sabotage, the agency said. #Europe

2026-09-02 07:46:05 GMT

Dmitry Medvedev threatened direct strikes on German military production facilities and potentially "other places in Berlin" after Germany accused Russia of organizing the August 5 drone attack on Leipzig Airport. He also called Zelensky's aviation warning "state terrorism" and threatened Western leaders, writing that the sponsors of such "terror" are mainly European leaders and noting that they often travel to Kyiv by train. #Germany
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2026-08-24 18:23:59 GMT

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham played a song by The Smiths on guitar for Ukrainian troops during his first overseas trip since taking office. Burnham met with Ukrainian service members during the visit and performed for them on guitar. The Ukrainian troops returned the gesture by singing a song by British rock band Oasis for the visiting prime minister. #Ukraine
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2026-08-23 16:40:41 GMT

Zelensky thanked Ukraine's Nordic and Baltic partners for their leadership and unity, saying their cooperation strengthens Ukraine's shared defense with its allies and contributes to the security of Europe as a whole. #Ukraine
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2026-08-23 11:04:59 GMT

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, says the next five years could be decisive for Ukraine. He argues that external assurances and guarantees cannot replace Ukraine's own ability to defend itself. The task now, he writes, is to turn wartime experience into future doctrine, technology into an economy, the army into a system of deterrence and independence into an irreversible historical reality. #Ukraine
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2026-08-23 10:16:45 GMT

❗️Zelensky says Kyiv has remained one of Putin's main goals since the beginning of the war and Russia could attempt a new offensive in that direction to create a "buffer zone." He also said Moscow may announce another mobilization wave after its elections, largely avoiding the biggest cities. According to Zelensky, Russia plans to recruit about 300,000 additional personnel during 2026 and an even larger number in 2027. #Ukraine

2026-08-18 09:03:10 GMT

❗️Britain says it will continue supplying Ukraine with military equipment despite Moscow warning of “consequences” following reports that British-built drones were used in Ukrainian deep strikes inside Russia. Russia’s embassy accused London of escalating its involvement and said it would pay a higher price. UK minister Lilian Greenwood responded that Britain remains “completely steadfast” and will keep providing Ukraine with the equipment it needs. #Ukraine

2026-06-03 06:38:31 GMT

Ukrainian drones attacked the St. Petersburg oil terminal hours before the city opened its international economic forum. Local residents reported explosions, thick smoke over the port and dozens of drones flying across the city, while Russian forces used helicopters in attempts to intercept them. #Russia
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2026-05-27 18:37:14 GMT

Terror in Kherson continues.. Russian shelling hit a children’s playground, killing a father and wounding a mother with her two daughters, aged 3 and 6. The attack struck a civilian space meant for children and families.. Ordinary Russian terror against harmless civilians. #Ukraine
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2026-04-13 06:03:50 GMT

Trump posted an image depicting himself as Jesus healing the sick and sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of weakness on crime and backing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. #US
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2026-04-04 09:37:47 GMT

An Iranian drone strike targeted an airbase in Kuwait, seriously damaging a US Army CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter. #Iran
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2026-04-03 11:10:52 GMT

Russian strikes killed at least 5 civilians across Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, including drone and guided bomb attacks on cities. Over 100 residential buildings were damaged. #Ukraine
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2026-03-25 15:16:11 GMT

This is what Ust-Luga looks like after Ukrainian drone attacks on oil facilities overnight and early this morning. A significant blaze is observed. #Russia
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2026-03-21 21:00:03 GMT

A US submarine launches Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran from waters near Cyprus, opening a new strike axis from the eastern Mediterranean. #US
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2026-03-21 13:56:02 GMT

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service proposed staging a fake assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to influence upcoming elections, according to Washington Post.
The plan aimed to shift the campaign toward security and stability issues and away from socio-economic topics. No actual attack on Orbán has occurred, but the report highlights the stakes Russia places on Hungary’s elections.
#Hungary
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2026-03-20 21:19:10 GMT

Yet you beg for help.
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2026-03-19 09:24:03 GMT

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refuses to unblock EU funding for Ukraine at a European summit, saying Budapest demands the resumption of oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline. #Ukraine
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2026-03-09 16:02:24 GMT

❗️Putin warned that oil production linked to the Strait of Hormuz risks a complete halt within the coming month, while saying current high energy prices are temporary. He added Russia is ready to supply European buyers long-term if they drop sanctions policy. #Russia

2026-03-05 15:37:29 GMT

❗️ EU countries have blocked a proposal to fast-track Ukraine’s accession to the European Union in 2027, Politico reported. #Ukraine

2026-03-04 20:34:47 GMT

You get it? White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized past US weapons transfers to Ukraine, saying the previous administration “gave away much of our best weapons for free.” Later she added the US still has more than enough weapons to address Iran. #Iran
🙂‍↔️
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2026-02-19 19:26:17 GMT

Satellite images reportedly show a concentration of US forces near Iran at the Muwaffaq Salti airbase. Visible equipment includes six EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft, at least 18 F-35A fighters, Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems, and new concrete shelters under construction. #Iran
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2026-01-26 13:38:43 GMT

Explosions are reported in Belgorod. Ukrainian drones are active.
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2026-01-23 10:42:57 GMT

Zelenskiy approved Ukraine’s delegation for talks with the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi. NSDC chief Rustem Umerov will lead it, joined by Budanov, Arakhamia, Hnatov, Ivashchenko, and others. The goal: a “just and lasting peace.” #Ukraine
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2026-01-21 09:36:24 GMT

Canada’s military has modeled its first U.S. invasion scenario in over a century, The Independent reports. The plan involves asymmetric tactics and European support, reflecting strained ties with Trump’s U.S. #Canada
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2026-01-21 08:15:34 GMT

US flight data shows multiple KC-135 and KC-46 tankers heading east, part of a larger Middle East buildup. WSJ says extra Patriot and THAAD systems, fighters, and a carrier are being deployed as Trump weighs options on Iran. #Iran
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2026-01-19 15:15:02 GMT

Heavy fighting erupted between Syrian govt forces and the SDF across Raqqa, Hasakah, and Aleppo despite a ceasefire. ISIS prisons were overrun, with reports of escapes and dozens killed on both sides. Iraq placed its border forces on high alert amid fears of infiltration. #Syria
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2026-01-17 19:51:11 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe will respond to US President Trump’s new tariffs, stressing that “no intimidation will affect us.” This response comes after Trump imposed a 10% duty on all goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland due to their position regarding Greenland.
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2026-01-15 15:35:32 GMT

Rare ground-level footage shows the moment a Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone is taken down by a Ukrainian FPV interceptor.
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2026-01-15 12:20:02 GMT

Further analysis from DniproOsint confirms a Ukrainian strike on the Atlant-Aero plant in Taganrog on Jan 13. Satellite imagery shows hits on the main production hall and auxiliary buildings. The facility manufactures Molniya-type drones and other UAVs. After the attack, a fire was visible inside the main hall.
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2026-01-14 23:30:37 GMT

Footage from Arak, Iran reportedly filmed today shows a large crowd defying the crackdown. Despite the massacres across the country, Iranians apparently are still out in force.
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2026-01-14 23:10:32 GMT

A large fire is observed at the Nevinnomyssk chemplant Azot.
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2026-01-14 13:16:02 GMT

Trump has again called for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, claiming it’s vital for NATO and American security. NBC reports the estimated cost could hit $700 billion, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio tasked with drafting a proposal.
The fact that officials are calculating the price of buying an autonomous territory that has no interest in joining the U.S. is absurd. And U.S. media is happily amplifying it.
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2026-01-13 20:25:32 GMT

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has activated free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid ongoing protests and a severe internet blackout. According to Ahmad Ahmadian of Holistic Resilience, SpaceX has waived subscription fees so Iranians with receivers can access the network at no cost. A source familiar with Starlink confirmed the free access, though it hasn’t been publicly announced.
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2026-01-10 16:07:18 GMT

Following Reza Pahlavi’s call for not just protest but control of public spaces, Tehran residents have responded. By 19:34 local time, demonstrators reportedly took full control of the streets around Farahzadi Square. Security forces pulled back.
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2026-01-10 09:50:52 GMT

Protests raged through the night in Iran. Crowds reportedly torched the Al-Rasul mosque in Tehran, a symbol of the Islamic regime, and set fire to the municipal building in Karaj. Public anger is exploding as the crackdown gets bloodier, and more are calling for the regime to fall.
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2026-01-09 20:38:18 GMT

Chaos in Tehran. Highways are fully blocked by protestors. Clashes between protestors and Iranian regime forces are ongoing for several hours already.
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2026-01-09 12:13:32 GMT

A journalist inside Iran confirms, based on conversations with eyewitnesses and a Tehran hospital surgeon, that the number of protesters killed last night in Tehran, Karaj, and Shahriar is significant. “I was in the operating room all night,” the surgeon said. “The number of protesters killed is higher than during the 12-day war.”
Trump previously warned: “If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue.”
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2026-01-08 18:35:46 GMT

Large protests are erupting across Iran tonight. In Tehran, gunfire can be heard as crowds gather in massive numbers. Despite nationwide internet disruptions by the Iranian government, aimed at silencing the movement, footage continues to emerge.
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2026-01-08 13:06:05 GMT

Across Iran’s provinces and major cities, markets in Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Sistan and Baluchistan, Ardabil, Fars, Hamedan, Zanjan, Ilam, Isfahan, and Lorestan have joined a nationwide strike, with basically all shops closed. Strikes are also reported in Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj, Abadan, Mashhad, Arak, Sabzevar, Nishapur, Bushehr, and Qeshm.
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, has called for nationwide protests tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. local time. Iranian security forces are deploying
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2026-01-07 21:18:13 GMT

Meanwhile in Iran, the situation continues to escalate as protests intensify and spiral beyond the regime’s control. Demonstrators, once peaceful, are now arming themselves against Iranian security forces.
In the city of Ashkhaneh, North Khorasan province, protestors set fire to a military administration building.
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2026-01-06 19:39:48 GMT

More footage. Ukraine’s Alpha unit long-range drones targeted the "Herkon Plus" oil depot in Streltsovskiye Khutora, just north of Usman. The strike caused a massive fire at the facility, which is part of Russia’s critical energy infrastructure.
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2026-01-06 16:40:43 GMT

Donald Trump, speaking to reporters, said the U.S. would "keep the oil" in Venezuela, unlike Bush in Iraq. He claimed 152 aircraft and troops took part, praising the mission as “amazing.”
Trump then veered into comedy, mocking Maduro’s dance moves, sharing how Melania hates when he dances, and declaring himself “king of Boeing sales.”
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2026-01-05 22:55:09 GMT

Good night, sleep well and see you all tomorrow.

2026-01-05 18:02:08 GMT

A transformer from the Rheinhafen-Dampfkraftwerk Karlsruhe power plant in Germany has arrived in Ukraine to support its energy grid amid ongoing Russian attacks. The delivery was coordinated with the help of GIZ Ukraine, as part of the German-Ukrainian energy partnership backed by the German government.
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2026-01-03 11:01:01 GMT

Reported as a Venezuelan Buk air defense system, left in flames following a U.S. strike overnight. Footage shows the aftermath of the precision hit, part of the broader assault targeting key military infrastructure across the country.
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2026-01-03 10:53:56 GMT

Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has demanded that the U.S. provide proof that Nicolás Maduro and his wife are alive. She made the statement by phone during a live broadcast on the state-run Venezolana de Televisión.
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2025-12-23 09:35:50 GMT

Czech outlet Deník N reports that SPD, led by the pro-Russian Tomio Okamura, has blocked Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna’s planned visit to Ukraine and is pressuring to withdraw from the EU’s ammunition initiative. The move follows backlash from SPD supporters after Zůna stated that Czech participation in military aid and F-35 procurement would continue.
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2025-12-21 20:17:36 GMT

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance took a jab at Ukraine aid, saying, “We help American seniors by cutting Social Security taxes because we believe in honoring our parents, not sending all their money to Ukraine.”
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2025-12-18 19:05:43 GMT

Germany is stepping up winter aid for Ukraine with an extra €70 million to support decentralized energy and heating. The funds will help up to 2.6 million people access heat, water, and power amid intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Equipment will include hybrid generators, pellet systems, and solar-battery units, 65% of contracts going to German firms.
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2025-12-13 21:39:48 GMT

Russian air defense is reportedly active around Hvardiiske, occupied Crimea, targeting incoming Ukrainian drones and missiles. Explosions and interceptions are being reported.
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2025-12-04 16:23:29 GMT

Four unidentified military-grade drones breached a no-fly zone in Dublin just minutes after Zelensky’s plane landed. They targeted the exact flight path and then circled an Irish Navy vessel deployed for the visit. Ireland is probing it as a potential hybrid attack, echoing similar incidents across Europe.
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2025-12-04 12:20:48 GMT

SPIEGEL published a leaked transcript from the EU‑Zelensky call: German Chancellor Merz warned Zelensky that US negotiators are “playing games.” French President Macron reportedly warned the U.S. might betray Ukraine on territorial issues. Finland’s Stubb and NATO’s Rutte joined in: “We can’t leave Ukraine alone with these guys.”
There is deep mistrust in Washington’s handling of the peace deal. EU leaders urged Zelensky to be very careful in the coming days as 'great danger' was looming.
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2025-12-04 11:58:33 GMT

European budget airlines are already preparing to fly back to Ukraine once a peace deal makes airspace safe again, Ryanair says it could resume flights within two weeks, Wizz Air plans to base 15 aircraft in Ukraine within two years (50 within seven), and easyJet also eyes entry. They expect a boom in travel driven by returning residents, reconstruction and even “war tourism,” FT reports.
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2025-12-03 22:11:52 GMT

🇧🇪 Belgian PM Bart De Wever told La Libre that Russia “will not lose” in Ukraine and called claims of its defeat “a fairy tale and total illusion.” He warned that Russian assets must be returned post-war and said Moscow threatened Belgium with “eternal retaliation” if confiscated.
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2025-12-03 21:38:20 GMT

“I don’t know what the Kremlin is doing, but I can say that Witkoff and Kushner had quite a successful meeting with Putin,” Trump said.
Next.
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2025-12-03 17:46:29 GMT

The European Commission has proposed using frozen Russian assets - or alternatively borrowing - to raise €90 billion for Ukraine, to support its military and essential services. The plan, pitched as a “reparations loan,” aims to cover two‑thirds of Kyiv’s funding needs over the next two years.
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2025-12-03 09:06:28 GMT

Belgium is pushing back hard against EU plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, warning it could bankrupt the country. FM Prévot says handing over €185B held at Euroclear without solid guarantees exposes Belgium to huge risks. “Our concerns are legitimate, but we’re not being heard,” PM de Wever added.
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2025-12-03 09:00:26 GMT

The European Commission will present a legal proposal this week to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, Reuters reports. The plan centers on a "reparations loan" tied to Russia’s immobilized central bank funds, Ukraine would only repay if Russia eventually pays reparations. EU borrowing or a hybrid option is also on the table.
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2025-12-03 08:42:39 GMT

Norway is allocating 5 billion NOK (about $500 million) for the purchase of U.S. weapons to be donated to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide confirmed at the NATO foreign ministers' meeting. “This is new funding, unrelated to the national budget,” he told, noting much of it will go toward air defense systems.
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2025-12-02 22:03:45 GMT

He added that Moscow has received four more documents in addition to Trump’s original 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Both sides signaled readiness to keep working toward a long-term settlement. Trump also sent his regards and best wishes to Putin via his envoys.
🙃
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2025-12-02 21:57:13 GMT

A photo that says it all.
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2025-12-02 20:57:03 GMT

NATO is reportedly preparing a “Plan B” if U.S.-led peace efforts on Ukraine fail, Radio Svoboda reports. Eight alliance diplomats say Europe doubts any deal is possible while Putin insists on Ukraine’s full capitulation. If talks collapse, the fallback is clear: more weapons for Ukraine, stronger economic support, and tougher sanctions against Russia.
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2025-12-02 17:06:30 GMT

Another IRIS-T SLM/SLS air defense system has been delivered by Germany to Ukraine’s Western Air Command. The unit operating it has already proven its effectiveness, taking down 5 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 2 Iskander-Ks, and 2 Shahed drones.
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2025-12-02 14:31:59 GMT

US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner have already met in Moscow with Kremlin envoy Dmitriev. In about 30 minutes, their talks with Putin are set to begin.
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2025-12-01 23:14:11 GMT

NATO is building a secure cloud system to handle Ukraine’s battlefield data, aiming to launch it in January 2026. While the tech is ready, policy hurdles remain around data accreditation and secure access. The system will be government-owned, based on open architecture, and designed to integrate real-time military data across the alliance.
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2025-12-01 18:46:37 GMT

Canada has officially joined the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense procurement program, the first non-EU country to do so. The agreement allows Canadian firms to participate in EU-financed defense projects, boosting joint capabilities. Fifteen EU members have included Ukraine support in their spending plans under SAFE.
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2025-12-01 11:32:40 GMT

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 9,707 aerial targets in November 2025. Among them: 11 Kinzhal missiles, 51 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 15 Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles, 20 Kalibr missiles, and nearly 3,000 Shaheds. Ukrainian aviation also took out around 400 air targets and struck command posts, logistics hubs, and concentrations of enemy troops and equipment.
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2025-11-30 08:37:39 GMT

The U.S. has signaled it's prepared to use force if Nicolás Maduro refuses to step down, according to WSJ. Venezuela’s response plan, per Reuters, includes guerrilla tactics. Another tactic whould would see Venezuela’s intelligence services and armed regime loyalists unleash chaos in Caracas. The goal: paralyze the capital, sow fear, and render the country ungovernable
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2025-11-25 16:41:03 GMT

The European Parliament has approved the EU’s first-ever defense industry development program, with €300 million out of €1.5 billion allocated specifically for Ukraine, DW reports. Ukraine will also be eligible to join joint EU defense projects under the new framework.
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2025-11-21 15:30:17 GMT

No shock here: The Guardian notes several phrases in the U.S. peace proposal to Ukraine appear to be directly translated from Russian.
One standout is the line “It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries,” a clunky English phrasing mirroring the Russian “ожидается.”
Other clear Russianisms include “ambiguities” for “неоднозначности” and “to enshrine” for “закрепить.”
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2025-11-21 07:04:35 GMT

Scoop via Axios: Trump’s peace plan includes a NATO-style Article 5 security guarantee for Ukraine. The draft says any future major Russian attack would be treated as a threat to the entire transatlantic community, with the U.S. and Europe potentially responding with force.
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2025-11-20 20:19:52 GMT

Trump is pressuring Zelensky to agree to end the war immediately, demanding accelerated timelines and pushing for a deal on his terms, according to a senior U.S. official cited by RBC-Ukraine.
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2025-11-20 12:13:53 GMT

Sweden’s foreign minister says EU imports from Russia have exceeded support for Ukraine by 124 billion euros since the full scale invasion. Europe gave Ukraine 187 billion, but imported Russian oil, gas and other goods worth 311 billion. She calls it a disgrace and says there can be no serious peace talks unless Europe boosts support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia, starting with frozen Russian assets.
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2025-11-17 19:46:12 GMT

In Prague, activists hung Ukrainian flags outside the home of Czech parliament speaker Tomio Okamura, who recently removed the Ukrainian flag from the parliament building after taking office. A pointed response to a move seen as pro-Russian and out of step with Czech support for Ukraine.
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2025-11-14 19:47:57 GMT

Ukraine has launched serial production of the Octopus drone interceptor, designed to counter Shahed drones. Defense Minister Shmyhal said the technology has been handed to three manufacturers, with 11 more preparing production. Developed with the UK, Octopus is expected to be produced in the thousands each month.
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2025-11-06 19:15:49 GMT

Czechia’s new parliamentary speaker Tomio Okamura has ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the parliament building shortly after taking office.
During the election campaign, the SPD leader also made a number of anti-Ukrainian statements, including calls to restrict the rights of Ukrainian refugees and to stop military support for Ukraine.
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2025-11-06 08:27:25 GMT

Ukrainian drones struck the Kostroma GRES power plant in Volgorechensk overnight, Russia’s third most powerful thermal power station. With an installed capacity of 3,600 MW, the facility is a key part of the Russian energy system. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
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2025-11-05 19:51:05 GMT

Belgian intelligence believes Russia is linked to recent drone incidents, according to Belga. Sources point to signs of foreign interference, noting the operations go beyond the capabilities of amateurs.
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2025-10-28 07:20:27 GMT

Ukrainian GUR’s “PRYMARY” drone unit struck two 48Ya6-K1 “Podlyot” radars and a 9A82 S-300V launcher in Donbas over the past two weeks. A group of Russian troops and a KamAZ truck were also hit.
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2025-10-24 22:24:27 GMT

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2025-10-23 15:36:59 GMT

Ukrainian police released the first moments after a Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv.
Thanks to the teachers who swiftly reacted to the air raid alert, all children were in the shelter, preventing more tragedy.
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2025-10-13 13:50:54 GMT

The EU is moving toward a political agreement to use around €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets to sustain aid to Ukraine, as other funding options dwindle. Leaders will discuss the plan at a summit in Brussels next week.
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2025-10-10 16:59:03 GMT

Unable to hold territory, Russian forces are now destroying it. In Sumy region, the 119th Airborne Regiment is deliberately leveling the village of Yunakivka. Sources report that its commander personally ordered strikes on civilian infrastructure.
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2025-10-10 16:45:08 GMT

Bluff or becoming reality? Ukraine is now coordinating closely with the US on all technical details regarding a potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles, according to MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi. Discussions are ongoing about configurations, launch methods, and which variants could be provided.
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2025-10-10 09:14:32 GMT

María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy in Venezuela. A fierce opponent of the Maduro regime, she’s hailed for advocating a peaceful transition from dictatorship.
Trump is probably furious and preparing a TruthSocial post 😆
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2025-10-09 18:28:28 GMT

Zelensky says Ukraine is scaling up long-range strikes, with clear plans for increased use of missiles and drones in the coming months. Precision attacks are growing in quality and scale, aimed at pushing Russia toward peace. He emphasized Ukraine’s goal is not war for its own sake, but a just end to it, unlike Putin.
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2025-10-09 14:41:59 GMT

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, if he delivers Tomahawk missiles and helps secure a ceasefire. The missiles, with 1,500 km range, would let Ukraine hit deep into Russia. Trump says he’s “sort of” decided, but wants clarity on how they'd be used.
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2025-10-09 11:41:22 GMT

A Russian Shahed drone was shot down at close range by a Ukrainian helicopter. Rare and daring engagement.
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2025-10-08 19:08:06 GMT

Russian stocks fell to a three-year low after the Foreign Ministry said ties with the US were “destroyed to the core.” The Moscow Exchange dropped over 4%, with heavy losses for Gazprom, Sberbank, VTB, and Rosneft, as analysts cited panic selling after Deputy FM Ryabkov’s remarks.
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2025-10-08 19:04:15 GMT

Three AfD lawmakers from Saxony-Anhalt attended Putin’s 73rd birthday celebration at the Russian embassy in Berlin, organized by the pro-Kremlin magazine Compact. The event praised Putin as a “patriot,” and AfD leaders later said the MPs acted independently.
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2025-10-07 20:59:53 GMT

At Putin’s meeting with Russia's top military gang, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov was present, an unusual move explained by the discussion of sensitive intelligence on Transnistria. Also seated nearby was Black Sea Fleet commander Admiral Sergey Pinchuk.
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2025-10-07 20:55:28 GMT

Russian air defense hitting a residential building in Belgorod. Russia causing its own blackouts 🙃
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2025-10-07 18:57:07 GMT

Business Insider reports Ukraine is using Thales’ 70 mm rockets fitted with the FZ123 air-burst warhead, which disperses thousands of steel pellets to defeat Shahed swarms at ranges up to ~3 km. The munition is being fielded with Vampire launchers and modified Mi-8s as production is being ramped to meet demand.
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2025-10-06 08:23:17 GMT

The U.S. is urging allies to oppose a UN resolution calling for an end to the embargo on Cuba, citing Havana’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Washington claims up to 5,000 Cuban fighters are aiding Moscow’s invasion, shifting its diplomatic stance ahead of the upcoming UN vote.
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2025-10-06 07:50:05 GMT

In September 2025, daily shipments of oil and refined products by Russian Railways fell to 2020 COVID-crisis levels, according to Istebin.ua. The collapse mirrors the 2020 plunge when oil output dropped from 10 to 8 million barrels/day. Some wells may have been shut down permanently.
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2025-10-06 06:56:50 GMT

Nearly half of Russian refineries have been hit, fuel exports are crashing, and the Kremlin can’t stop it. 60% of Ukraine’s deep strikes are carried out by FP-1 drones, and now Kyiv is fielding the FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missile with a 3,000km range and a 1,150kg warhead.
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2025-10-06 06:43:40 GMT

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