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Black smoke billows over residential buildings in Kyiv western suburbs after Russian drone struck ammunition warehouse in Myla village August 28 2026

Russian Drone Strike Kills 27 Near Kyiv, Zelenskyy Orders 1,000 Daily Strikes on Russia

A Russian drone struck an ammunition warehouse in Myla village, five kilometres west of Kyiv, on August 28, killing 27 people and injuring 42 including four children. Hours later, Zelenskyy ordered the

August 29, 2026

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Ukrainian air defense operation in the Odessa region as Russia conducts strikes on southern Ukraine

Ukraine Turns to F-16s for Odessa Air Defense as Patriot Stocks Run Low

Ukraine is rotating F-16 jets into air defense duties over Odessa as Patriot missile stocks run low, a pro-Russian source told RIA Novosti. The claim, unverified by Kyiv, highlights growing pressure on Ukraine's western-supplied air defense layer along the Black

August 29, 2026

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Russia Strategic Missile Forces conduct ICBM mobile launch exercise in field

Russia Launches ICBM as Ukraine Peace Talks Enter ‘Deep Pause’

Russia launched a solid-fuel ICBM from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Friday, hours after the Kremlin declared Ukraine

Russian air defense systems target Ukrainian drones during overnight interception operation August 2026

Russian Air Defenses Down 85 Ukrainian Drones Over 12 Hours, Ministry Says

Russia's Defense Ministry said 85 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across seven regions and the Black Sea

Japan, as G7 chairman, promised to promote sanctions against the Russian Federation and assistance to Kiev

The Japanese side, which currently chairs the G7 group, intends to promote anti-Russian sanctions, provide assistance to Ukraine and participate in its reconstruction. This is stated in a joint statement by Ukrainian

March 22, 2023

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In Kiev, Kiev region and a number of other regions of Ukraine, an air raid alarm is sounding

An air alert was announced on Wednesday evening in several Ukrainian regions at once. The sound warning, including, is heard by residents of Kiev and the Kiev region. According to the air

March 22, 2023

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Zelenskyyy’s office said attempts to freeze Ukraine conflict would harm global security

Any attempt to “freeze” the Ukrainian conflict and ceasefire will mean an unfinished war in Europe, said Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘s chief of staff. “Any attempt to

March 22, 2023

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Xi Jinping arrives at Kremlin for talks with Russian President

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived at the Kremlin for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. It is reported by RIA Novosti. It is specified that after the ceremony of the

March 22, 2023

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Putin and Xi Jinping stressed the inadmissibility of the deployment of nuclear weapons abroad

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a joint statement following the March 21 talks. The Heads of State underlined the inadmissibility of launching a nuclear war without a

March 22, 2023

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UK to donate depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine

The UK intends to transfer depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, Annabelle Goldie. “We will provide ammunition, including armour-piercing shells

March 22, 2023

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The Economist: Starlink won’t allow Ukraine to use terminals in new regions of Russia

Starlink blocks terminals in new Russian territories so Ukrainian armed forces cannot use them to launch drones into Russia’s rear, The Economist reports, citing a Ukrainian intelligence source. “Starlink now uses ozone

March 22, 2023

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Italian justice authorizes the extradition of Artem Uss

The Italian court has approved the extradition of Artyom Uss, the son of the governor of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, to the United States. The lawyer said the appeal was already being prepared.

March 22, 2023

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IMF and Ukraine agree $15.6 billion loan program

The International Monetary Fund and Kiev have reached an agreement on a four-year loan program worth $15.6 billion. This is stated in the IMF statement. It should be noted that the board

March 22, 2023

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US activist Couch: Putin’s visit to Mariupol confirms Russia’s success in Ukraine

Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s trip to Mariupol, which took place on March 18, once again testifies to the Western countries’ miscalculation of the situation in Ukraine. This opinion was voiced by American

March 22, 2023

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Russian Drone Strike Kills 27 Near Kyiv, Zelenskyy Orders 1,000 Daily Strikes on Russia

Ukraine Turns to F-16s for Odessa Air Defense as Patriot Stocks Run Low

Russia Launches ICBM as Ukraine Peace Talks Enter ‘Deep Pause’

Russian Air Defenses Down 85 Ukrainian Drones Over 12 Hours, Ministry Says

Japan, as G7 chairman, promised to promote sanctions against the Russian Federation and assistance to Kiev

In Kiev, Kiev region and a number of other regions of Ukraine, an air raid alarm is sounding

Zelenskyyy’s office said attempts to freeze Ukraine conflict would harm global security

Xi Jinping arrives at Kremlin for talks with Russian President

Putin and Xi Jinping stressed the inadmissibility of the deployment of nuclear weapons abroad

UK to donate depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine

The Economist: Starlink won’t allow Ukraine to use terminals in new regions of Russia

Italian justice authorizes the extradition of Artem Uss

IMF and Ukraine agree $15.6 billion loan program

US activist Couch: Putin’s visit to Mariupol confirms Russia’s success in Ukraine

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