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Zelenskyy hits back at Le Pen's aid cut pledge
Ukrainian president tells French far-right candidate that Europe benefits from supporting Ukraine's war effort.
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Bot test: Did a strike on a Russian data center throttle internet activity this weekend?
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers sparked claims of reduced social media bots but experts say the evidence is misleading.
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Trump blames Ukraine for oil prices ahead of midterms
Trump is throttling Ukraine's Starlink access and threatening to cut intelligence sharing over refinery strikes he says are driving up diesel costs.
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Ukraine loses US satellite support as Trump pressures Zelenskyy
US-owned satellite systems used by Ukraine's military went offline Wednesday as tensions escalate between Trump and Zelenskyy over energy strikes and diesel exports.
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Trump's chaos leaves Ukraine peace deal distant
Donald Trump's erratic diplomacy and apparent tilt toward Russia are making a ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine increasingly unlikely, diplomats say.
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Zelenskyy talks to NPR, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukraine's president gives an interview to NPR while Pope Leo receives a cancer diagnosis and an ambassador faces forced removal.
NPR · 1m

Ukraine hit by Starlink throttling and intelligence gaps
Ukrainian forces report surprise restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupting drone operations as Kyiv faces Russian attacks with no US warning.
Ars Technica · 2m

Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military as Trump tensions rise
Starlink speed limits disrupt drone operations as Ukraine loses intelligence warnings on Russian missile strikes.
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Zelenskyy says allies stopped warning of missile strikes
Ukraine's president says partner nations have halted early warnings of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, even as the US insists it still shares intelligence.
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Zelenskyy says allies gave no warning of Russian missile strike
Ukrainian president criticises lack of early warning after five ballistic missiles hit Kyiv, as tensions with Trump administration over intelligence sharing escalate.
the Guardian · 1m

Ukraine caught off guard by Russian missile strike
President Zelenskyy says Kyiv received no warning of a Russian attack with over 100 drones and five ballistic missiles, raising questions about U.S. intelligence sharing.
POLITICO · 1m

Trump shifts Ukraine stance from dictator to courageous
Trump reverses Ukraine stance after calling Zelenskyy a dictator, now says Ukraine needs new president.
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Merz: Trump Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe
Merz calls Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe.
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Zelenskyy vows retaliation as Trump feud over Ukraine deepens
Ukrainian president promises to hit back if Russian power grid strikes continue, as European leaders back Kyiv against Trump's sanctions lift.
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Russia breaches Trump's energy ceasefire, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still attacking energy infrastructure despite Donald Trump's announcement of an agreed pause in strikes on both sides' power systems.
Abc · 1m

Zelenskyy says Russia broke Trump's energy truce
Ukraine's president accuses Moscow of violating a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump and calls on the US to enforce it.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Europe rejects Trump's Russian diesel plan
Donald Trump's proposal to import Russian fuel and broker an energy ceasefire draws sharp criticism from EU leaders and Ukraine, who say it undermines sanctions and aids Moscow.
POLITICO · 1m

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire
President Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Kyiv reported Russian attacks on power plants continued after his statement.
NPR · 2m

Ukraine says Russia broke Trump's energy ceasefire
Hours after Trump announced a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure, Russia struck Ukrainian power plants. Ukraine and Europe express doubt the deal will hold.
the Guardian · 1m

Trump declares energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy awaits details
President Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure, but the Ukrainian leader says he needs more information from Washington.
CNBC · 1m

Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy
Trump urges Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after Russian strikes kill 20.
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Zelenskyy offers ceasefire deal as Trump demands Ukraine halt refinery strikes
Ukrainian president defends attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and proposes elections if Putin agrees to 60-day pause, after Trump claims both sides accepted energy ceasefire.
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Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure, but provides no details on the deal.
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Russia strikes Ukraine power plant hours after Trump ceasefire call
President Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on October 11, 2026, but Russia attacked a thermal power plant in Kharkiv shortly after, catching Ukraine's leadership by surprise.
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Trump announces Ukraine ceasefire Zelenskyy says he wasn't consulted
Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the deal is news to him and demands reciprocal action from Moscow.
the Guardian · 2m

Trump's Russia diesel deal unlikely to lower US fuel prices
Experts say the quantities are too small and shipping too slow to affect prices before midterm elections.
the Guardian · 1m

Trump claims energy ceasefire, Zelenskyy says he wasn't told
President Trump announced Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the deal was news to him.
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Europe rallies behind Zelenskyy after Trump's rebuke
The UK, Germany and Poland reaffirm support for Ukraine's president after Donald Trump said the country needs new leadership.
POLITICO · 1m

Zelenskyy accuses Trump of funding Russia via diesel deal
Ukraine's president says a Trump-Putin agreement to buy Russian fuel will finance Moscow's war, hours before deadly strikes kill 20 civilians.
the Guardian · 2m

Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy
Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader willing to end the war, criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Russia strikes Ukraine after US lifts diesel sanctions
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks killing 17 people are Moscow's response to Trump's decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
POLITICO · 1m

Trump cuts diesel deal with Putin after signing Russia sanctions
President Trump announced a major fuel agreement with Russia just weeks after signing sweeping sanctions, drawing sharp criticism from Ukraine's leader.
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Trump's diesel deal with Putin contradicts Russia sanctions law
President Trump announced a Russian diesel supply agreement just weeks after signing a law empowering him to impose tariffs on Russian energy buyers, drawing criticism from both parties.
CNBC · 2m

Trump strikes diesel deal with Russia before midterms
President Trump announces a major fuel supply agreement with Moscow, reversing years of U.S. pressure over Ukraine and drawing swift criticism from Kyiv.
NPR · 2m

Russian strike kills 30 on Ukraine city buses
A guided bomb hits packed buses in Kramatorsk as Russia continues attacking civilian targets across eastern Ukraine.
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Russian strikes kill 30 on Ukrainian bus as winter blackouts loom
A missile attack on a public bus in eastern Ukraine kills 30 people as Russia intensifies pre-winter strikes and power outages worsen across Kyiv.
NPR · 1m

South Korea recalls ambassador over North Korean POW row
Seoul escalates its dispute with Ukraine after President Zelenskyy publicly revealed a secret transfer of North Korean soldiers.
NPR · 1m
Russian strike kills 33 at Kramatorsk bus stop
At least 33 people die in a Russian attack on a bus stop in eastern Ukraine, the latest in a surge of civilian casualties.
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South Korea recalls ambassador over North Korean soldiers row
Seoul pulls its envoy from Kyiv after Ukraine publicly revealed a secret transfer of captured North Korean troops.
Abc · 1m

Russia kills 30 in bus strike on Kramatorsk
A Russian attack on two civilian buses in Ukraine's Donbas region kills at least 30 people, with President Zelenskyy vowing a response.
POLITICO · 1m

South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over POW row
Seoul pulls its envoy after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, breaching what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement.
POLITICO · 1m

Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker Putin talks
Ukraine's president calls for a trilateral meeting to end the war and proposes an energy ceasefire if Russia stops attacking infrastructure.
CNBC · 2m

Russia targets Ukraine's data centers through air defense gaps
Russian jet-powered drones are striking Ukrainian data centers and telecom networks, disrupting internet and mobile services for thousands as air defenses struggle to keep pace.
Ars Technica · 1m
Ukraine's First Lady fights for stolen children
Olena Zelenska tells the ABC that Russia's abduction of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children is not covered enough in Western media.
Abc · 3m
Merz Visits Kyiv Amid Russian Strikes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv to urge Putin to stop attacks as Russia strikes a bridge.
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Merz Pledges Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv to pledge military and financial aid as Russia strikes.
Dw · 1m

Merz pledges support in surprise Kyiv visit
Germany's chancellor arrives in Ukraine under Russian fire to announce military and financial aid as winter threatens.
POLITICO · 2m

Moscow vows to escalate Ukraine strikes after Kyiv targets oil refineries
Russia's Defense Ministry threatens intensified attacks on military and industrial targets in response to Ukrainian plans to hit Russian energy infrastructure.
POLITICO · 1m
Ukraine deploys jet-powered interceptor against Russian drones
A new turbojet-powered interceptor drone designed to counter Russia's fastest attack aircraft has been successfully deployed by Ukraine's security service.
Business Insider · 1m

Trump, world leaders gather for UN assembly
Nearly 130 heads of state convene in New York for the UN General Assembly, with Trump signalling a potential Iran deal and signing a security pact on Greenland.
CNBC · 2m

Russia targets civilians in Ukraine with new doctrine
At least five people killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes. Zelenskyy says Russia is deliberately attacking civilian infrastructure.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as aerial campaign intensifies
Moscow hits a major crossing over the Dnipro river and a logistics hub, stepping up attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure as winter approaches.
POLITICO · 1m

Putin's party wins landslide as war veterans enter parliament
United Russia secures record 355 Duma seats in elections widely criticised as undemocratic, with 49 Ukraine war veterans elected.
the Guardian · 1m

Trump pushes Zelenskyy for energy truce with Russia
As diesel prices hit record highs, Trump says Russia has lost control of its oil industry and wants Ukraine to stop targeting refineries.
CNBC · 2m

Ukraine strikes Moscow on Russian election day
Hundreds of drones hit the capital as Russians vote in a tightly controlled parliamentary election.
the Guardian · 1m

Trump heads to UN as Iran war enters eighth month
President Trump travels to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, where he will address global leaders and meet with allies impacted by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
ABC News · 3m

Zelenskyy and Trump plan New York meeting
Ukrainian president says conversation with Trump shows diplomatic momentum on ending the war with Russia.
ABC News · 1m

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
President Trump signed legislation expanding sanctions on Russia, fulfilling the late Senator Lindsey Graham's long-standing push for tougher measures against Moscow.
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UN General Assembly tackles global crises
World leaders gather in New York to address Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, and artificial intelligence.
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