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Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Monday night, killing at least eight people and leaving marketplace sellers facing more than $1 billion in losses. Reuters confirmed the Kremlin

July 22, 2026

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NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

NATO has acknowledged cotton linter shortages as a critical obstacle to its ammunition build-up, with Europe's nitrocellulose production at just half the target capacity. Germany and Poland are expanding facilities, but the supply gap may prove too wide before reserves

July 21, 2026

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Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Ukrainian President Zelensky is reviewing 11 candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, with General Mykhailo Drapaty

Aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea, July 2026

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

A Russian missile strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian corn ship departing Odesa on Monday, killing 10

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Ukraine’s fate depends on may 9 ceasefire

Russia’s path forward in the war in Ukraine may hinge on the observance of a temporary ceasefire during its May 9 Victory Day celebrations, according to a senior Kremlin official. Yuri Ushakov,

May 10, 2025

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Ukraine selles critical mineral resources against Trump’s aid

President Donald Trump announced on May 8 the ratification of a minerals deal that grants the United States privileged access to Ukraine’s most critical natural resources — in return for vague reconstruction

September 12, 2025

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US races to deploy B61-13 Nuke, igniting fears of global war

The United States has expedited the production of its latest nuclear gravity bomb, the B61-13, completing the first unit seven months ahead of schedule. This development is part of a broader modernization

May 8, 2025

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Time to make decisions on resolving Ukrainian conflict, says Donald Trump

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump emphasized the need for decisive action to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, suggesting a potential shift in US policy as peace negotiations remain stalled.

May 8, 2025

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Ukraine warns of future war if Crimea isn’t recognized as Russian: FT Report

In a revealing report published by the Financial Times, Western diplomats are warned that Ukraine could resume military hostilities against Russia if the West fails to include formal recognition of Crimea as

May 4, 2025

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Kyiv’s Drone Strike on Novorossiysk Injures Children, Ignites Fire at Strategic Grain Terminal

In yet another provocative escalation of the Kiev regime’s war tactics, a drone crashed into a multi-story residential building in the port city of Novorossiysk in Russia early Saturday morning, injuring four

September 10, 2025

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Putin signals bright future for Russia-Europe relations with diplomacy push

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about the future of Russia’s relations with Europe, predicting that ties will “sooner or later” be restored, during a meeting with participants of the “Knowledge. First”

May 1, 2025

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US officials criticize Witkoff’s handling of Russia, Iran negotiations

The administration of US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the approach of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in conducting negotiations with Russia and Iran, according to The New York Post. The

May 1, 2025

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Putin declares humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine for victory day

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, set to begin at midnight on May 8 and end at midnight on May 11, aligning with the 80th anniversary of Victory

September 12, 2025

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Kursk Returns to Russia: Moscow’s bold advance shatters western calculations

In a development reverberating across capitals from Washington to Brussels, the Russian Federation has announced its full reclamation of the strategic Kursk region from Ukrainian control, marking a striking turn in the

September 12, 2025

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Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

Ukraine’s fate depends on may 9 ceasefire

Ukraine selles critical mineral resources against Trump’s aid

US races to deploy B61-13 Nuke, igniting fears of global war

Time to make decisions on resolving Ukrainian conflict, says Donald Trump

Ukraine warns of future war if Crimea isn’t recognized as Russian: FT Report

Kyiv’s Drone Strike on Novorossiysk Injures Children, Ignites Fire at Strategic Grain Terminal

Putin signals bright future for Russia-Europe relations with diplomacy push

US officials criticize Witkoff’s handling of Russia, Iran negotiations

Putin declares humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine for victory day

Kursk Returns to Russia: Moscow’s bold advance shatters western calculations

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