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Sevastopol Hit by Power Outages as Russia Declares 'Special Regime' After Ukrainian Attack
33+ min ago (463+ words) In brief: Russian-installed authorities imposed a "special regime" after a reported Ukrainian strike caused power outages in occupied Sevastopol. Ukrainian monitoring channels suggested the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant may have been hit, though neither side has officially confirmed the claim....
Ukraine Hits 2 Major Russian Oil Facilities, Including Petrochemical Giant 1,500 Km Away
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (436+ words) In brief: Ukraine reportedly struck the Gazpromneftekhim Salavat petrochemical complex and the Afipsky Oil Refinery overnight. Fires were reported at both sites, while Russian officials acknowledged drone attacks but did not fully confirm damage to the facilities. Ukraine’s long-range drones…...
Trump Now Sees Ukraine as the Winner and Russia as the Loser, Former US Ambassador Says
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (984+ words) In brief: Matthew Bryza argues that Trump’s support for licensed Patriot production reflects a major strategic shift driven by Ukraine’s ability to stop Russia. He also describes the Ankara summit as a turning point for Turkey’s standing inside NATO. Former…...
Grassley Says Passing Russia Sanctions Would Honor Graham
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (362+ words) In brief: US Sen. Chuck Grassley called for Congress to advance the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill Lindsey Graham championed during his final visit to Kyiv. Graham had worked to impose tougher penalties on countries helping finance Moscow’s war through purchases…...
EU, UK Hit Russia With Joint Sanctions Over Cyber Attacks
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (436+ words) The European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow’s FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. The move comes as Western officials warn Russia has stepped up its “hybrid” campaign…...
Russian Anti-War Politician Summoned to Court Ahead of Elections
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (380+ words) Russian police on Monday issued a court summons to an anti-war Kremlin critic who once tried to run against President Vladimir Putin and who planned to take part in upcoming parliamentary elections. Boris Nadezhdin, 63, shot to fame in Russia in…...
Allies Meet in Paris to Boost Ukraine Air Defense, Pressure Russia
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (395+ words) Ukraine’s Western partners met in Paris on Monday to increase military support, with air defense the top priority as the war enters its fifth year. President Volodymyr Zelensky joined representatives of all 37 Coalition of the Willing members at Les Invalides,…...
Why Zelensky Is Replacing PM Svyrydenko – and Who Comes Next
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (1515+ words) In brief: President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reflects a push to create a more autonomous and operationally effective government ahead of another difficult wartime winter. With energy executive Sergii Koretskyi emerging as the leading candidate…...
Polish Diplomat’s Volhynia Remarks Spark Criticism as Ukraine Pushes Exhumation Efforts
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (761+ words) In brief: Remarks by Poland’s chargé d’affaires at a Volhynia commemoration sparked criticism from former diplomats and politicians, who accused him of creating a false equivalence. Meanwhile Kyiv and Warsaw continue joint exhumation efforts while seeking to preserve bilateral ties....
Zelensky Touches Down in Paris to Talk ‘Anti-Ballistics’
17+ hour, 59+ min ago (432+ words) In brief: The Ukrainian president said his visit to Paris would center on rallying European support for the “anti-ballistic” project – likely the Freya system currently under development – followed by a meeting with the French president and a summit with the…...