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Putin is using Trump to stall for time in Ukraine, Estonia foreign minister says
Estonia warns Putin is exploiting Trump to buy time in Ukraine as Russia tightens border controls near its frontier.
Ukraine War
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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.
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Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Moscow's forced recruitment spikes
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Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Russia is facing a severe summer fuel crisis, dubbed 'Black August,' as Ukrainian offensives trigger petrol panic across Central Asia.
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It’s ‘Black August’ in Russia, but Putin is sweeping this summer’s crisis under the rug
Russia is grappling with a severe summer fuel crisis dubbed 'Black August' while the Kremlin attempts to downplay the instability.
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Jet-Powered Drones Reported Near Crimea Power Plant as Cities Lose Power
Jet‑powered drones and a substation fire plunge Crimea into darkness, sparking civilian hardship amid the war’s harshest summer.
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‘I want to hug an actual, living person’: How Meduza’s Russian readers are coping with wartime loneliness
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Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
A prominent Russian anti-war politician has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for opposing the conflict in Ukraine.
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Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities
Ukraine has executed one of the largest aerial assaults of the war, targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure.
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This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support
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Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’
A bomb attack in Sevastopol has reportedly killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia, with allegations of Russian internal involvement.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv lands one of deadliest strikes of war 600 miles inside Russia
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The Kremlin let Russia’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, onto the ballot to bleed protest votes. But when it started polling at 6%, the Supreme Court stepped in.
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Exclusive | U.S. Intel Finds Putin Could Test NATO’s Resolve With Limited Incursion
U.S. intelligence assessments warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin could test NATO's resolve with a limited incursion.
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EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says
Kyiv intelligence states a North Korean missile unit has deployed to Russia to wage attacks against Ukraine.
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Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians
A Russian soldier in Crimea opened fire, killing three civilians and one colleague, according to recent reporting.
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A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea shoots fellow soldiers and civilians, killing 4
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The Kremlin Is Bullying More Russians Into Fighting in Ukraine
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Russian Elites Turn on Putin Amid Fears of Mutiny
Vladimir Putin faces an escalating crisis of authority as Russian elites and the public challenge his control amid fears of mutiny.
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How 500,000 New Russian Soldiers Could Shape Ukraine War
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Putin Gets Spectacularly Ambushed After Leaving His Bunker
Kazakhstan's president directly urges Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine during a public appearance.
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Zelenskyy warns of 'massive' Russian attack within 48 hours
President Zelenskyy warns of a massive Russian attack within 48 hours amid reports of North Korean troop deployments and strikes on Kyiv.
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US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
US official Marco Rubio meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a bid to end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine, though no quick deal is expected.
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Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui have met in Moscow to solidify strategic ties and mutual war support.
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Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance
Contradictory reports on Russian territorial gains in Eastern Ukraine highlight the friction and slow pace of Vladimir Putin's military offensive.
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‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
Japan is grappling with its status as a 'den of spies' as reports reveal extensive Russian espionage efforts to acquire war technology.
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Ukrainian drone strikes ignite fires at Russian oil sites
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have ignited fires at refineries and destroyed oil tankers.
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Putin’s Last Roll of the Dice
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Ukraine war live: Trump to meet Zelensky at Nato summit as Kyiv warns of strike
Donald Trump is set to meet President Zelenskyy during a NATO summit in Turkey as the US seeks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Lukashenko and Putin Hold Unannounced Meeting Following Minsk Demands to Avoid War Involvement
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Russia preparing possible ‘provocation’ in Baltic states or Poland, sources say
Intelligence reports signal a potential for Russian hybrid provocations targeting NATO's eastern flank amid intensifying conflict in Ukraine.
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In a viral video, a Russian soldier threatens Putin with an army mutiny. He says disgruntled military and security officials came to him and asked him to serve as their messenger.
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Hope and Determination on Ukraine’s Front Lines
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Starmer's exit exposes dirty secret: UK can't afford Ukraine War
Keir Starmer’s departure marks the transition to Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, prompting global debate over fiscal capacity and leadership.
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Macron, Zelenskyy heard on camera game-planning how to handle Trump
Leaked audio captures President Macron and President Zelenskyy discussing strategies for engaging with Donald Trump amid G7 meetings.
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Europeans to test Trump on Iran deal risks, urge Ukraine rethink at G7
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Communist Party lawmaker warns Russia is ‘on the brink of a social explosion’ and demands a ‘clear plan’ to end the war
A Russian Communist lawmaker’s blunt warning of ‘social explosion’ over Ukraine war sparks rare public dissent ahead of elections
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Russia's war on Ukraine: the new, the old, and the immutable
Massive Russian strikes and Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea infrastructure drive a complex, multi-front escalation.
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EU lines up Russia cod ban
EU escalates sanctions on Russia with new measures targeting individuals, exports, and trade