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❗️The Washington Sun reports that Trump administration ...

2026-10-29T16:07:17Z

❗️The Washington Sun reports that Trump administration officials are privately urging US companies to accept Russian diesel cargoes crossing the Atlantic. At least three vessels reportedly sailed for the US after Trump moved to lift sanctions on Russian diesel on October 16. Industry sources say buyers are resisting over legal and reputational risks, despite pressure and substantial discounts being offered by both Moscow and Washington. #Russia

❗️The European Commission is proposing another €21.3 ...

2026-10-29T13:00:56Z

❗️The European Commission is proposing another €21.3 billion under the SAFE program for EU defense procurement and is urging member states to involve Ukraine in joint purchases. Priority areas include air and missile defense, drones and counter-drone systems, ammunition and missiles. The money would be borrowed and repaid by EU countries, not transferred to Ukraine as an aid package, and can also be spent with Ukrainian manufacturers. #Ukraine

❗️Poland will transfer two MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine as part ...

2026-10-29T10:01:31Z

❗️Poland will transfer two MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth about €50 million, Rzeczpospolita reports. The package is also set to include artillery ammunition, 20x102mm rounds for F-16 cannons, Piorun missiles and other air-defense support. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s General Staff estimates that in more than 1,700 days ...

2026-10-28T18:47:41Z

Ukraine’s General Staff estimates that in more than 1,700 days of full-scale war, Russia has lost over 1.58 million personnel and more than $204 billion worth of equipment, including 12,448 tanks, 25,609 armored vehicles and 51,674 artillery systems. It says war spending rose from $86 billion in 2022 to $190 billion in 2025, with another $185 billion spent in 2026. #Russia

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with another €500 million ...

2026-10-28T16:11:37Z

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with another €500 million military support package focused on air defense and drones, PM Rob Jetten announced after meeting Zelensky in The Hague. Jetten called Dutch support “rock solid” and urged Europe to continue backing Ukraine. The Netherlands will also provide €1.2 billion in non-military support over the next three years, including energy, humanitarian aid, reconstruction and demining. #Ukraine

Zelensky has arrived in the Netherlands, where he is first set to ...

2026-10-28T11:28:52Z

Zelensky has arrived in the Netherlands, where he is first set to meet Prime Minister Rob Jetten. #Ukraine

Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States following ...

2026-10-27T20:56:48Z

Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States following his election defeat, Reuters reports. On Monday, he had said he never thought about leaving the country and would surrender his passports and fight what he called a clear attempt to intimidate him. #Brazil

Similar to what happened in Hungary, Serbia’s RTV-1 publicly ...

2026-10-27T17:27:35Z

Similar to what happened in Hungary, Serbia’s RTV-1 publicly apologized to viewers for years of one-sided and uncritical reporting. Presenter Goran Er(r)or said the public service had failed to ask the right questions and had not fulfilled its role. #Serbia

A downed or forced-down Geran-5 jet-powered drone/missile in the ...

2026-10-27T10:55:42Z

A downed or forced-down Geran-5 jet-powered drone/missile in the Odesa region. Its latest iteration is fitted with a V-tail and low aspect ratio wings alongside a refined fuselage. The system represents a new branch in the evolution of Russia’s jet-powered Geran/Shahed family. #Russia

It only took them 4 years and 8 months. A UN Commission of ...

2026-10-27T07:16:15Z

It only took them 4 years and 8 months. A UN Commission of Inquiry says Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Investigators concluded the attacks intentionally targeted civilian objects and were carried out under a state policy aimed at depriving civilians of electricity and other essential services, causing suffering. The Commission examined the cumulative impact of attacks since autumn 2022. #Ukraine

Ukraine will observe a ceasefire from 03:00 Kyiv time on October ...

2026-10-26T20:19:58Z

Ukraine will observe a ceasefire from 03:00 Kyiv time on October 27 in a designated area around Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson region, to enable a humanitarian operation, deliver aid and prepare civilians for safe movement from the city. #Ukraine

Zelensky says sanctions imposed over Russia’s aggression, ...

2026-10-26T10:40:42Z

Zelensky says sanctions imposed over Russia’s aggression, occupation and killings should only be lifted in connection with ending the war, diplomacy, reconstruction and security guarantees. He added that Ukraine has received no additional Patriot missiles. Instead of expanded Starlink access, he said the speed of what Ukraine already had was reduced. “We are fighting for our lives,” Zelensky said. #Ukraine

❗️Serbia’s student-led movement has defeated Aleksandar ...

2026-10-25T21:02:45Z

❗️Serbia’s student-led movement has defeated Aleksandar Vučić, ending his long grip on power. For Ukraine, this removes a leader who recognized its territorial integrity but repeatedly refused sanctions on Russia, resisted stronger pressure on Moscow and maintained close ties with the Kremlin. #Ukraine

❗️Elon Musk says “the endless slaughter of Ukrainians and ...

2026-10-25T18:58:44Z

❗️Elon Musk says “the endless slaughter of Ukrainians and Russians must stop” and called for sympathy for Russian conscripts. “Those kids have no choice but to fight and die in drone strikes,” he wrote. His remarks come amid an ongoing dispute over restrictions on Starlink and its use by Ukraine, including Ukrainian military operations. #Ukraine

❗️POLITICO reports the European Commission wants a political ...

2026-10-25T14:20:03Z

❗️POLITICO reports the European Commission wants a political agreement by year-end on how to cover Ukraine’s estimated €70 billion funding gap for 2027. Around €40 billion is for defense and €30 billion for the national budget. The defense gap could fall to €27 billion if NATO countries fulfill pledged bilateral assistance. EU leaders are expected to discuss financing options at an extraordinary summit on November 26. #Ukraine

❗️Reuters reports that a Democratic victory in both chambers ...

2026-10-25T13:57:22Z

❗️Reuters reports that a Democratic victory in both chambers of Congress on November 3 could open the way for new US aid to Ukraine. The article says such legislation would likely have the two-thirds majorities needed to override a Trump veto. Democrats could also move against Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel and waive sanctions on Russian energy. #Ukraine

❗️Elon Musk says Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms of ...

2026-10-24T19:38:09Z

❗️Elon Musk says Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms of service by using it for offensive drone strikes and that the “loophole was closed last week.” He added that Starlink remains critical to Ukraine’s defense and claimed the front would “collapse immediately” if it were turned off. Ukrainian veteran Bohdan Krotevych responded: “Imagine buying a device from a company, paying a monthly subscription fee, and having the head of that company threaten to shut the device off.” #Ukraine

Zelensky says Starlink and Starshield have now been restored to ...

2026-10-24T18:53:07Z

Zelensky says Starlink and Starshield have now been restored to the speeds Ukraine had before the restrictions. Restoration began overnight, and tests this morning confirmed both systems are working at speeds sufficient for frontline logistics and defending against jet-powered Shaheds. He thanked members of Congress, senators, the media, the State Department, President Trump and other partners who helped address the issue. #Ukraine

Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick and Don Bacon, joined by Democrat ...

2026-10-24T13:36:20Z

Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick and Don Bacon, joined by Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, introduced the “Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act.” The bill would revoke the Treasury waiver allowing purchases of Russian diesel, bar similar future exemptions for Russian oil products, strengthen enforcement of the 2022 import ban and increase intelligence sharing with Ukraine under congressional oversight. #Ukraine

❗️Zelensky says Starlink and Starshield speed restrictions ...

2026-10-23T18:21:04Z

❗️Zelensky says Starlink and Starshield speed restrictions are still in place and that interceptor deliveries needed to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles remain delayed. “This is a real problem, because the Russians attack us almost every day,” he said. Zelensky added that Ukraine wants strong, genuinely friendly relations with the US and other partners, without misunderstandings. #Ukraine

A crashed drone was found about 100 meters from a home in ...

2026-10-23T16:12:39Z

A crashed drone was found about 100 meters from a home in Chiștelnița, Telenești district in Moldova. Police say no casualties have been reported. Officers cordoned off the area, while explosives specialists are heading to the scene to examine the drone and determine the circumstances. #Moldova

❗️Ukraine's General Staff now also confirms that ...

2026-10-23T09:41:27Z

❗️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

🔥 Ukrainian F7 Litavr interceptor drones from F-Drones being ...

2026-10-23T09:07:18Z

🔥 Ukrainian F7 Litavr interceptor drones from F-Drones being launched from a Mi-8 helicopter. The high-speed interceptor can reach up to 350 km/h, operate at altitudes of up to 9,000-9,500 meters and is designed to engage reconnaissance, loitering and Shahed-type drones. Litavr uses automatic terminal guidance and can operate without relying on standard GPS in heavy electronic warfare environments. #Ukraine

❗️Vanity Fair reports that Dutch military intelligence ...

2026-10-23T08:31:37Z

❗️Vanity Fair reports that Dutch military intelligence allegedly hacked Jared Kushner's iPhone in 2018 after gaining access to GRU systems and monitored his use of a UAE bank account containing hundreds of millions of dollars. Matthew Cole claims the money was linked to Saudi and Emirati royal families. Kushner denies the allegations. #Russia

Trump declined to confirm whether he personally called Elon Musk ...

2026-10-22T21:16:44Z

Trump declined to confirm whether he personally called Elon Musk about restoring Ukraine's Starlink/Starshield access. "Whether I called or someone else doesn't matter. I think the point is that he restored it," Trump said, referring to Ukraine's access to the satellite service. #Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Trump should direct the same rhetoric he uses ...

2026-10-22T12:56:00Z

Zelenskyy says Trump should direct the same rhetoric he uses against him toward Putin. He noted Congress backed tougher sanctions and asked why Trump has not imposed them, suggesting their "special relationship" may explain it. Zelenskyy also said Ukraine asked for air-defense missiles that Europe would pay for, but Washington says it cannot provide them because supplies were sent to the Middle East. #Ukraine

Radio Svoboda satellite imagery shows Russia has established 33 ...

2026-10-21T18:43:11Z

Radio Svoboda satellite imagery shows Russia has established 33 air defense positions around the Alabuga special economic zone, where Geran and Shahed attack drones are produced. New defenses include Pantsir and Tor sites, gun towers and anti-drone netting. #Russia

US Senator Thom Tillis blasted Steve Witkoff after he called ...

2026-10-21T18:38:09Z

US Senator Thom Tillis blasted Steve Witkoff after he called Putin a "humanitarian." Tillis told Witkoff to ask Ukrainian families whose children Putin has kidnapped and murdered whether they agree with that description. #Ukraine

❗️The Atlantic reports Trump wants a Ukraine peace deal ...

2026-10-21T15:14:12Z

❗️The Atlantic reports Trump wants a Ukraine peace deal signed by Zelenskyy and Putin at the December G20 summit in Miami, hosted at his golf club. Advisers say a November meeting in China between Trump, Xi and Putin could come first. The magazine says Trump is attracted to the idea of the three powers dividing the world into spheres of influence, even if pressure on Ukraine is required. A Ukrainian official said it feels as though decisions are being made without Kyiv. #Ukraine

Ukraine's 1030th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment says its ...

2026-10-21T12:48:25Z

Ukraine's 1030th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment says its recently received British RapidRanger systems are already delivering good results. The unit says LMM missiles can engage drones, including jet-powered types, at altitudes of up to 7 km. #Ukraine

President Trump says he held off on new sanctions against Russia ...

2026-10-21T12:03:16Z

President Trump says he held off on new sanctions against Russia because they would have ended talks for Stephen Hubbard's release. He claimed critics later called to apologize after learning negotiations were underway and again blamed Biden for failing to free Hubbard. #Ukraine

Democratic Senator Chris Coons criticized Elon Musk's control ...

2026-10-21T08:20:13Z

Democratic Senator Chris Coons criticized Elon Musk's control over strategically important technology, saying one person should not be able to influence the course of a war "with one switch." He compared it to a private individual being able to turn fighter jets, aircraft carriers or nuclear submarines on and off, and argued that dual-use technologies can be critical to modern combat. Coons said US interests align with Ukraine, not Russia. #Ukraine

Is he talking to himself? ...

2026-10-20T19:18:02Z

Is he talking to himself?

Ukrainian soldier Kostiantyn Vlasenko of the 30th Brigade was ...

2026-10-20T15:08:10Z

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

Russian forces struck an operating room at Kyiv’s Strazhesko ...

2026-10-20T14:44:37Z

Russian forces struck an operating room at Kyiv’s Strazhesko Institute of Cardiology, according to Ukraine’s prime minister. One patient was wounded. The institute treats people with heart conditions from across the country. #Ukraine

❗️EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says US negotiators ...

2026-10-20T14:11:25Z

❗️EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says US negotiators have spent nearly 18 months pushing Ukraine toward capitulation on Russia’s terms. She said Ukraine did not give in because Europe backed it and argued that pressure should now be increased on Moscow, not Kyiv. #Ukraine

❗️Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says he will speak with ...

2026-10-19T12:54:58Z

❗️Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says he will speak with President Zelensky this week about Starshield, sanctions and Ukraine’s defense. He warned anyone trying to limit Starshield for Ukraine would face congressional investigation, public hearings and punitive budget cuts. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s Air Force says US intelligence warning did not arrive ...

2026-10-19T08:53:56Z

Ukraine’s Air Force says US intelligence warning did not arrive during Russia’s evening ballistic attack on Kyiv, forcing Ukrainian forces to detect the missiles using their own radars. Spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said Ukrainian and US specialists are investigating why the information was not received. A US warning arrived around 3 a.m., but too late for a full response, and in some parts of Kyiv air raid sirens may have sounded after explosions. #Ukraine

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says allowing Russia to export ...

2026-10-18T18:04:57Z

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says allowing Russia to export diesel is intended as pressure on Moscow rather than a concession. Speaking on CNN, Wright argued that Russia currently has no surplus diesel to export and would have to slow the pace of its war against Ukraine to free up fuel for sale. He called Trump’s decision a “creative incentive” for Russia to end the war and rejected the idea that it amounted to a concession. #US

❗️Zelensky says Starlink restrictions remain active in ...

2026-10-17T14:29:29Z

❗️Zelensky says Starlink restrictions remain active in Ukraine, disrupting interceptor drones, logistics and military operations. According to him, connections cut out completely above 161 km/h, causing drones to be lost. Ukraine then tested vehicles equipped with Starlink terminals inside the EU at speeds above 180 km/h, where he says the systems worked normally. Zelensky said Kyiv has logs and evidence and concluded the restrictions inside Ukraine are deliberate. #Ukraine

Four more air-defense towers have reportedly been built near ...

2026-10-17T08:12:44Z

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

❗️Elon Musk approached Trump with the idea of imposing ...

2026-10-17T07:14:06Z

❗️Elon Musk approached Trump with the idea of imposing Starlink speed limits in Ukraine, The Telegraph reports, citing four sources familiar with the discussions. One source said Trump “agreed” with Musk’s proposal, paving the way for the Pentagon to restrict Starshield, the military-grade system used by Ukraine. A senior source said: “The reality is that they were both in it.” Trump and Musk have both denied responsibility for the restrictions. #Ukraine

Dumbass. A journalist challenged Trump over wanting Zelensky ...

2026-10-16T18:21:36Z

Dumbass. A journalist challenged Trump over wanting Zelensky gone: “Did you forget that Putin started the war?” Trump replied: “I know the details, okay? And at some point, I’ll release them.” In a couple of weeks we are looking at a lame duck due to midterms. #Ukraine

Zelensky was welcomed by EU leaders in Brussels, where talks are ...

2026-10-16T09:01:51Z

Zelensky was welcomed by EU leaders in Brussels, where talks are focused on further support for Ukraine, preparations for winter and its path toward EU membership. The summit comes as Ukraine faces acute interceptor missile shortages and worsening relations between Kyiv and Washington. #Ukraine

A bipartisan group of nine US senators is demanding an immediate ...

2026-10-16T07:58:30Z

A bipartisan group of nine US senators is demanding an immediate Pentagon Inspector General investigation into reported disruptions to Starlink, Starshield, intelligence sharing and threat warnings in Ukraine. The senators say US diplomatic, military and security personnel faced difficulties reaching shelters during Russian attacks, while reported Starlink speed restrictions degraded Ukraine’s defensive operations. They want to know whether the Pentagon, SpaceX or others were responsible.

Zelensky says France will provide new packages to strengthen ...

2026-10-15T21:04:24Z

Zelensky says France will provide new packages to strengthen Ukrainian aviation this month, while work is accelerating to get the European FREYJA anti-ballistic system operational by the end of the year. He said Ukraine has received all weapons production licenses promised by France. During his meeting with Emmanuel Macron, Russia also struck energy infrastructure in Lutsk with a drone, causing power outages in the city. #Ukraine

❗️Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says Starshield is working ...

2026-10-15T09:06:52Z

❗️Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says Starshield is working normally again while in motion, with military units confirming connectivity has been restored. The ministry is still investigating what caused the October 14 restrictions and remains in contact with the US, SpaceX and NATO partners to establish what happened. #Ukraine

A bipartisan Ukraine Caucus in the US Congress raised concerns ...

2026-10-14T20:26:24Z

A bipartisan Ukraine Caucus in the US Congress raised concerns over Starlink restrictions and a possible halt to intelligence sharing with Ukraine, warning this could leave civilians, including US citizens in Ukraine, more vulnerable to Russian attacks. #Ukraine

Six more Republican senators joined Democrats in calling on Trump ...

2026-10-13T19:48:57Z

Six more Republican senators joined Democrats in calling on Trump to reverse his decision allowing Russian diesel back onto global markets. The bipartisan letter, signed by 12 senators, called the sanctions relief “a betrayal of the people of Ukraine” and “a gift to our adversary.” The lawmakers argued it would provide limited or no relief to Americans while helping finance Russia’s war, and said the administration had neither consulted Congress nor provided a legal justification. #Ukraine

❗️Trump’s envoys told Ukrainian officials the Russian ...

2026-10-12T20:16:43Z

❗️Trump’s envoys told Ukrainian officials the Russian diesel deal could help “soften” Moscow and revive peace talks, Reuters reports. Witkoff and Kushner again asked Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian refineries. Ukraine made no formal commitment but signaled openness to a reciprocal energy ceasefire. #Ukraine

❗️EU member states have agreed to open negotiation Clusters 2 ...

2026-10-12T17:24:17Z

❗️EU member states have agreed to open negotiation Clusters 2 and 3 with Ukraine. All member states also agreed to close Chapter 3 for Albania and Chapters 17, 18 and 19 for Montenegro during another “Super Tuesday.” #Ukraine

“Everyone understands that diesel prices do not depend on our ...

2026-10-12T15:13:36Z

“Everyone understands that diesel prices do not depend on our attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure. Everyone understands that it depends on the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz,” Zelensky told Fox News, rejecting claims that Ukrainian refinery strikes are driving fuel prices. #Ukraine

Zelensky says Russia attacked six Ukrainian energy facilities ...

2026-10-12T14:54:39Z

Zelensky says Russia attacked six Ukrainian energy facilities during the day. He said Ukraine struck no energy facilities in Russia overnight because Trump had announced an energy ceasefire between the two countries. Meanwhile, Zelensky said Russia continued striking Ukrainian fuel stations, energy infrastructure and other facilities, including a gas production site. “I think this was Putin’s response to President Trump,” he said, calling for more pressure on Russia. #Ukraine

“Anyone who, through betrayal, stupidity or for money, seeks to ...

2026-10-12T09:26:07Z

“Anyone who, through betrayal, stupidity or for money, seeks to weaken Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression is acting directly against their own people, their country’s security and its sovereignty,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. #Ukraine

Zelensky questioned the US diesel deal with Russia: “Why ...

2026-10-12T08:56:50Z

Zelensky questioned the US diesel deal with Russia: “Why didn’t America make a diesel supply deal with Ukraine? We decide whether fuel tankers move. We decide whether Russian oil refineries will operate.” He said Russia is offering 300,000-500,000 tons per month compared with global consumption of 120 million tons monthly. “I don’t think this will have a noticeable impact,” Zelensky said, adding that he believes “different reasons” are behind the decision. #Ukraine

Zelensky says Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers were ...

2026-10-12T08:53:18Z

Zelensky says Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers were followed by a noticeable drop in bot activity across social media. “There was less hate, less division, and fewer provocations, because there were fewer bots,” he said, adding that it was “pretty clear” where they came from. #Ukraine

After a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers ...

2026-10-12T08:50:09Z

After a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers over four days, 78% of Yandex Cloud’s network stopped responding to outside connections, according to IODA data. The data shows availability dropping from nearly 100% to about 65% after the Sasovo data center was hit on October 8, then plunging to roughly 22% after the Vladimir facility was hit on October 11. Russia’s Digital Development Ministry called the attacks unprecedented in scale. #Russia

❗️Zelensky says Russia has already violated the energy ...

2026-10-12T08:45:34Z

❗️Zelensky says Russia has already violated the energy ceasefire announced by Trump. “It seems Putin doesn’t read Trump’s Truth Social,” he said, pointing to a Russian strike on a Kharkiv power plant shortly after Trump’s announcement. Zelensky added Ukraine is ready to sign guarantees for a ceasefire and awaits details of US-Russia talks. He also said that Ukraine will respond with strikes on Russia whenever Moscow refuses to observe the energy ceasefire this winter. #Ukraine

Russia launched an Kh-59 guided missile and 121 drones at Ukraine ...

2026-10-12T07:23:36Z

Russia launched an Kh-59 guided missile and 121 drones at Ukraine overnight, including 76 jet-powered Shaheds, Ukraine’s Air Force says. Air defenses downed or suppressed 89 drones, including 55 jet-powered Shaheds. Strikes were recorded at 15 locations, with debris falling at 4. #Ukraine

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump ...

2026-10-11T15:07:03Z

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s deal with Putin, saying Trump was elected to work for Americans and the agreement would help lower diesel prices. Bessent also accused Europeans of “blatant hypocrisy,” saying they continue to finance Putin while criticizing the move. #US

Mike Pence, who served as Trump’s vice president from 2017 to ...

2026-10-11T07:44:34Z

Mike Pence, who served as Trump’s vice president from 2017 to 2021, sharply condemned his former boss’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel. Pence said the move gives a lifeline to Putin’s war machine while Ukraine fights for survival. “Putin doesn’t want peace. Putin wants Ukraine,” he said, urging Trump to rescind the deal, impose harsh sanctions on countries purchasing Russian energy and ensure Ukraine receives military support. #Ukraine

❗️Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says bipartisan lawmakers ...

2026-10-11T06:27:08Z

❗️Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says bipartisan lawmakers will introduce legislation to block all purchases of Russian oil. The “Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act” will be pushed to a House vote through a discharge petition, which requires at least 218 signatures. #Russia

The Kyiv Independent paints a stark picture of how the past few ...

2026-10-10T18:41:49Z

The Kyiv Independent paints a stark picture of how the past few days unfolded. Ukrainian officials say they arrived in Miami to discuss a reciprocal energy ceasefire, only to learn Trump was preparing to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports. They say Washington then pressed Kyiv to stop refinery strikes and threatened to cut intelligence sharing. Ukraine refused to commit to a unilateral halt without reciprocal Russian action. “It felt like a trap,” one senior official said. #Ukraine

Trump saying Ukraine needs a new leader because Zelensky ...

2026-10-10T18:32:55Z

Trump saying Ukraine needs a new leader because Zelensky “cannot make a deal” is outrageous. Ukraine is a sovereign country, not Trump’s property, bargaining chip or puppet whose president Washington gets to replace. Ukrainians decide who leads Ukraine, not Trump, Moscow or anyone else. Russia started this war. Trump can pressure Kyiv, restrict intelligence or cut aid, and Ukraine will adapt. Pretending Zelensky is the obstacle while Russia continues its invasion is rewriting reality. #Ukraine

❗️And here we are. Just like expected. A Ukrainian official ...

2026-10-10T07:01:36Z

❗️And here we are. Just like expected. A Ukrainian official claimed that during recent talks, US envoys Witkoff and Kushner threatened that Trump could cut off Ukraine from U.S. intelligence if it continued to ignore his requests to stop hitting Russian refineries, Axios tells. The U.S. official denied such a threat was made. #Ukraine

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2026-10-10T06:19:46Z

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Zelensky accused Trump of reaching agreements with Putin ...

2026-10-09T20:11:24Z

Zelensky accused Trump of reaching agreements with Putin “behind Ukraine’s back” while Ukraine’s negotiating delegation is in Florida. He said the US is giving Russia “additional money to wage war against Ukraine” and argued that Kyiv’s delegation is being used as a “smokescreen.” Zelensky called the move “definitely unfair,” “definitely not partner-like” and “a weak decision by strong partners.” #Ukraine

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a major Yandex data center in ...

2026-10-08T16:31:40Z

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a major Yandex data center in Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast, overnight. Yandex confirmed the facility completely halted operations after part of its infrastructure was damaged, triggering widespread disruptions across its network services. #Russia

❗️❗️The Omsk Oil Refinery has reportedly been hit after a ...

2026-10-08T13:13:55Z

❗️❗️The Omsk Oil Refinery has reportedly been hit after a drone attack lasting around four hours. The facility, Russia’s largest oil refinery, is more than 2,500 km from Ukraine. Earlier reports said Ukrainian FP-1 drones were targeting the site. #Russia

❗️A Ukrainian delegation will visit the United States on ...

2026-10-08T12:07:48Z

❗️A Ukrainian delegation will visit the United States on October 9-10 for talks, President Zelensky says. #Ukraine

Germany’s Quantum Systems plans to supply Ukraine with tens of ...

2026-10-08T10:00:49Z

Germany’s Quantum Systems plans to supply Ukraine with tens of thousands of SPYS interceptor drones, jointly developed with Ukrainian company WIY. The interceptor is designed to counter Russian jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones. Quantum Systems plans production of several thousand SPYS units per month, with initial deliveries possible this year. SPYS reaches 600 km/h, has a 15 km tactical radius and a maximum range of 30 km. #Ukraine

The death toll from the Russian missile strike on a residential ...

2026-10-07T13:50:28Z

The death toll from the Russian missile strike on a residential building in Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, has risen to 16. Another 55 people were injured in the attack. #Ukraine

Ukrainian National Guard troops pulled off an unusual rescue from ...

2026-10-07T09:14:57Z

Ukrainian National Guard troops pulled off an unusual rescue from Russian-occupied Oleshky: evacuating six cats by heavy bomber drone. With help from local residents, the cats were placed inside a cage specially designed for the mission and carried through the air for more than 10 km across the Dnipro. The National Guard says all six landed safely and unharmed, although a little frightened. The operation was appropriately codenamed “Tigers.” #Ukraine

Three Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers have reportedly taken off ...

2026-10-06T18:20:51Z

Three Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers have reportedly taken off from Belaya airbase and are now airborne. Their activity comes amid warnings that Russia may be preparing a large-scale overnight strike on Ukraine. #Ukraine

❗️A large fire is burning in the Black Sea off Sochi, ...

2026-10-06T15:58:35Z

❗️A large fire is burning in the Black Sea off Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, with a huge plume of smoke visible from the coast. Reports say an oil tanker was hit and is now burning offshore. #Russia

BGNES reports that two merchant ships were attacked by Russian ...

2026-10-06T11:48:09Z

BGNES reports that two merchant ships were attacked by Russian drones off Bulgaria. One vessel sank and its crew is missing. Eighteen crew members from the second ship were evacuated, with some injured. Bulgaria’s government is convening an emergency meeting. #Europe

❗️Zelensky says Ukraine received updated intelligence today ...

2026-10-06T11:27:43Z

❗️Zelensky says Ukraine received updated intelligence today regarding Russian preparations for a massive attack. Ukraine is preparing countermeasures, with timelines established for the completion of a significant portion of the required tasks. According to Zelensky, the most urgent measures are already being implemented. #Ukraine

❗️Ukraine and the Netherlands are discussing additional ...

2026-10-05T17:29:07Z

❗️Ukraine and the Netherlands are discussing additional capabilities for F-16s to counter Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones, Zelensky says. According to the president, a significant share of these drones are already intercepted by F-16s supplied by the Netherlands. Zelensky said talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten also covered strengthening air defense and protecting critical infrastructure. #Ukraine

Russia is developing barrage-balloon defenses for oil refineries ...

2026-10-05T06:52:11Z

Russia is developing barrage-balloon defenses for oil refineries and other strategic facilities against Ukrainian drones, reviving a concept used against bombers during World War II. Specradio demonstrated a system in which radar detects the altitude of an incoming drone and automated balloons adjust their height to place cables directly in its path. During testing, a drone reportedly caught the cable around its propeller and became trapped. #Russia

❗️Estonia is permanently moving troops closer to the Russian ...

2026-10-05T06:45:00Z

❗️Estonia is permanently moving troops closer to the Russian border and adopting an “active defense” strategy intended to stop any attack from the first battle, the Financial Times reports. Tallinn is also building new bases near the border and purchasing US and South Korean long-range weapons capable of striking targets up to 300 km inside Russia. The 1st Infantry Brigade is being relocated from Tapa to Jõhvi, around 50 km from the border. #Estonia

Cockpit footage from a Ukrainian MiG-29 captures the interception ...

2026-10-04T17:55:07Z

Cockpit footage from a Ukrainian MiG-29 captures the interception of a Russian jet-powered drone using an R-60M air-to-air missile. The footage shows the missile launching from the fighter before hitting the drone. #Ukraine

Eight crew members were killed when a Russian Tu-95MS strategic ...

2026-10-04T16:34:42Z

Eight crew members were killed when a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed in Amur region on September 29. The crew included two lieutenant colonels and two majors. According to the information provided, at least three crew members were involved in planning and organizing Russian missile strikes and personally participated in orders and launches of air-launched cruise missiles against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. #Russia

❗️❗️Ukraine’s SBU says its Alpha special operations ...

2026-10-04T13:09:33Z

❗️❗️Ukraine’s SBU says its Alpha special operations unit struck two Russian combat aircraft at Khanskaya military airfield in Adygea overnight, around 500 km from Ukraine. According to the agency, its drones hit a Su-35 multirole fighter, a Su-34 fighter-bomber and an ammunition depot at the airfield. The SBU says both aircraft are used as carriers of guided aerial bombs deployed against Ukrainian cities and along the frontline. #Ukraine

Russia has unveiled previously unknown jet-powered Harpy kamikaze ...

2026-10-02T19:14:15Z

Russia has unveiled previously unknown jet-powered Harpy kamikaze drones and a new mobile launcher on a KamAZ-5350 military truck capable of carrying several UAVs. Previously, only the piston-powered Harpy-A1 was known. A Russian source suggests IEMZ Kupol is producing the new drones. #Russia

Russia struck Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge twice within an hour, ...

2026-10-02T16:38:46Z

Russia struck Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge twice within an hour, Mayor Vitali Klitschko says. The bridge is now closed to road and metro traffic after multiple attacks. It marks the second consecutive day of Russian attacks targeting bridges in the capital. #Ukraine

Putin dismissed the current proposal to halt attacks on ships in ...

2026-10-01T17:42:53Z

Putin dismissed the current proposal to halt attacks on ships in exchange for ending strikes on Russian oil refineries as “pointless,” according to Russian media. In response to ceasefire proposals, Putin then quoted a Soviet wartime phrase: “Here’s a grenade for you, fascist, from a Soviet soldier.” #Russia

A drone struck a school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, ...

2026-10-01T07:28:35Z

A drone struck a school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, damaging the facade of the educational building at third-floor level and starting a fire, according to police. No casualties were initially reported. At the time of the attack, more than 100 students and around 60 school employees were inside a shelter. #Ukraine

Putin signed a decree setting the authorized strength of ...

2026-09-28T17:29:32Z

Putin signed a decree setting the authorized strength of Russia’s Armed Forces at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel. Signed on September 28, the decree replaces the previous June 2026 force-strength order and takes effect immediately. #Russia

❗️Poland has offered to host a factory producing Patriot ...

2026-09-27T06:47:02Z

❗️Poland has offered to host a factory producing Patriot missiles for Ukraine if licensed production moves forward, Deputy Defense Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka says. She said Poland’s separate effort to secure a Patriot service center and later domestic production would continue regardless of a US decision on Ukraine. #Ukraine

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2026-09-27T05:57:24Z

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2026-09-26T05:01:12Z

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Russian journalists repeatedly called out to President Zelensky, ...

2026-09-23T21:12:49Z

Russian journalists repeatedly called out to President Zelensky, asking when he would travel to Moscow. Zelensky responded: “On a missile!” #Ukraine

❗️The CIA warned Poland about potential Russian hybrid ...

2026-09-23T20:32:23Z

❗️The CIA warned Poland about potential Russian hybrid threats, including possible attacks on undersea telecommunications infrastructure connecting Europe and the US, Newsweek reports. Journalists Dominika Długosz and Mariusz Gierszewski said Russia has mapped cables also used by the international banking system. These reportedly include transatlantic connections, Baltic Sea cables between Scandinavia and Poland, and links between Britain and continental Europe.

President Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to ensure safe and ...

2026-09-23T13:57:36Z

President Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to ensure safe and uninterrupted navigation and food security in the Black Sea if Russia is also prepared to take concrete steps toward de-escalation. He presented Ukraine’s readiness as conditional on corresponding action from Russia. #Ukraine

❗️A Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace from the ...

2026-09-23T13:45:39Z

❗️A Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace from the Kaliningrad region at 11:08 on September 23, Poland’s Operational Command says. It penetrated about 300 meters into Polish airspace for roughly 42 seconds before returning. Polish radar tracked the flight, while air defenses remained ready. #Poland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Article 5 is ...

2026-09-23T09:32:44Z

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Article 5 is “deliberately ambiguous,” arguing that the Alliance will never specify exactly what would trigger the collective defense provision because it does not want to provide adversaries with that information. On hybrid threats, Rutte said NATO has all the response options it needs, including measures that will remain non-public. He added that responses will not always be tit-for-tat and may be symmetric or asymmetric. #NATO

❗️Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet ...

2026-09-22T20:30:46Z

❗️Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Ukraine’s negotiating team and national security advisers from the UK, France and Germany in New York tonight to discuss Ukrainian proposals for a de-escalation agreement with Russia, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reports. #Ukraine

Trump says the US is working closely with Russian and Ukrainian ...

2026-09-22T15:00:39Z

Trump says the US is working closely with Russian and Ukrainian leaders to end the war, adding that he thinks it will happen “more quickly than people understand.” He claimed 25,000 people are dying each month and credited Melania Trump with helping secure the return of children displaced by the war. #Ukraine

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the UN lacks ...

2026-09-22T10:53:14Z

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the UN lacks sufficient leverage to make parties to current conflicts take its peace initiatives seriously. In an Al Jazeera interview, he warned that geopolitical divisions have paralyzed the Security Council and said violations of international law by major powers create an environment of impunity. Guterres also called for UN reform, arguing that the current Security Council essentially represents the world as it existed after World War II.

Former Belgorod mayor and ex-deputy governor Konstantin Polezhaev ...

2026-09-22T08:37:51Z

Former Belgorod mayor and ex-deputy governor Konstantin Polezhaev was killed while serving with Russian forces in Ukraine. Polezhaev had been sentenced to five years in a maximum-security penal colony and fined 36 million rubles for corruption before signing a military contract in August 2024. #Russia