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Millions in Ukraine lose heat and water after Russian strikes
Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately targeting energy networks to cause widespread disruption during the cold season.
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Progress claimed in Ukraine peace talks as territory issue stalls deal
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian and American negotiators have already aligned on “90%” of a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict.
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks
The Russian offensive targeted Kyiv’s civilian and energy infrastructure, with President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting almost 500 drones and 40 missiles aimed at the capital.
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Zelensky heads to Florida for renewed talks with Trump on ending Ukraine war
Zelensky said the meeting is expected to take place on Sunday and will centre on a US-backed peace framework that contains 20 key points, alongside separate proposals dealing with security guarantees for Ukraine. He said the talks could play a decisive role as negotiators push to finalise the plan.
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Two Moscow police officers killed in street explosion
According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, the two traffic officers had noticed the suspect and moved to detain him when an explosive device detonated. The officers succumbed to their injuries on the scene, along with another person who was nearby at the time.
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Ukraine withdraws from Siversk as Russia advances in Donetsk
Russia now controls around 75% of Donetsk and nearly all of neighboring Luhansk, regions collectively known as Donbas. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned repeatedly that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from all of Donbas, rejecting compromise in any potential peace deal.
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Odesa faces heavier attacks amid fears over Ukraine’s sea access
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the repeated assaults were aimed at cutting Ukraine off from maritime routes that are vital for trade and supplies. He said Moscow was trying to block the country’s use of sea-based logistics by hitting ports and nearby infrastructure.
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Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing
Russia’s Investigative Committee said Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated.
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Putin will not dictate when and how Ukraine holds elections – Zelensky
He insisted that the process remains the exclusive prerogative of Ukrainian citizens and authorities, even as the country continues to grapple with the realities of war.
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Putin links future peace to Western respect, Nato disputes
Earlier this month, Putin declared that Russia has no intention of waging war in Europe but claimed it could act immediately if Europeans chose confrontation. On Friday, he added that further invasions would not occur “if you don't cheat us like you cheated us with Nato's eastward expansion”.
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Ukraine battles constant power cuts amid Russian strikes, says Energy Chief
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Tuesday that Russia sees the winter cold as one of its most dangerous weapons. "Every night Ukrainian parents hold their children in basements and shelters hoping our air defence will hold," he told the Dutch parliament.
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EU nations agree to long-term freeze on Russian assets to support Ukraine
The frozen funds, totaling up to €210bn, have been held in the EU since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Most of the money is stored at Belgium’s Euroclear, and EU leaders hope to finalise a plan at next week’s summit that would channel the money to Ukraine to sustain its economy and defence operations.