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Russia Launches 153 Drones at Ukraine; 8 Killed, 51 Injured in a Day
Russia launched 153 drones overnight into Oct. 25, hitting energy sites, stores and homes across nine regions of Ukraine.
Brazil Runoff Day: Russian Influence Claims and Washington’s Role
Brazil runoff: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off Oct. 25. What is documented about Russian influence, and what the U.S. has said and done…
Putin Government Reshuffle: Siluanov, Okladnikova Named Deputy PMs
Putin government reshuffle: Siluanov, Okladnikova, Kozhemyako and Nikitin become deputy prime ministers as Russia's finance team gains clout amid budget strain.
Russian Oil Price Cap at $44.10: Does It Still Bite?
The Russian oil price cap now sits at $44.10 a barrel, its lowest level since the G7 and European Union introduced it in December…
Kosmos 2612 Satellite Approach: New Image Shows Russian Chase of ICEYE
Kosmos 2612 satellite approach: a new image shows the Russian craft closing on ICEYE-X36, a U.S.-owned radar satellite that supplies imagery to Ukraine.
Inside the Hubbard Release: No Swap, Peace Papers and Putin’s Offers to Witkoff
Russia freed American Stephen Hubbard as Trump envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, with no swap announced. The terms, the court case and what was…
Russia Frees Stephen Hubbard as Witkoff Meets Putin in St. Petersburg
Stephen Hubbard released: Russia freed the 74-year-old American jailed as an alleged mercenary as envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin in St. Petersburg.
Russia Has Up to 700 Ballistic Missiles for Winter, Ukraine Intelligence Says
Russia missile stockpile: Ukraine's HUR says Moscow holds up to 700 ballistic missiles and 6,200 Geran drones and builds 200+ missiles a month.
Oslo Peace Talks: Witkoff Meets Zelenskyy Before Planned Putin Trip
Norway and Finland host Zelenskyy, Witkoff and European officials to shape a peace proposal for Russia, as ties between Kyiv and Washington hit a…
Kyiv Missile Attack Cuts Power to 550,000 Homes; Ukraine Says No U.S. Warning
Sixteen ballistic missiles and 269 drones hit Ukraine overnight, damaging more than 10 energy facilities, as Kyiv and Washington clash over missing early warnings.
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