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Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine drone attacks hit Russian refineries, cutting diesel output
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
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Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia
Vladimir Putin has stated that deploying European troops in Ukraine would be considered a war against Russia. He made these remarks while attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi, adding that Moscow does not threaten European nations.
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Leaked memo suggests Western veterans trained Russians for war
A leaked intelligence memo suggests Western military veterans, including former British SAS and Australian special forces, may have trained Russian citizens and active duty military personnel. The training allegedly took place at private camps in Bulgaria and Serbia, with one company, Alfa-Metal, named in the report.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin open to Ukraine peace talks with US, says too early for details
The Kremlin has stated it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. However, Russian officials indicated it is too early to discuss specific locations or dates for any potential negotiations.
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Politics · UkraineUkraine considers legalising pornography industry to fund war
Ukraine is considering legalising and taxing its pornography industry to help fund its war with Russia. Lawmakers estimate the sector could generate $25 million a year, enough to buy 30,000 drones. The proposal has cleared its first parliamentary reading.
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Lawmakers question Army's decision to halt drone warfare specialization
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it ordered the 173rd Airborne Brigade to stop specializing in drone warfare. The unit had been developing its own drones and practicing tactics pioneered by Ukraine.
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Putin says Russia open to Ukraine peace talks
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia is open to concrete negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. He also denied claims of a Russian mobilization and called German accusations about a drone attack on Leipzig airport absurd.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin cancelled CIA meeting after learning message content
Vladimir Putin was prepared to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, but cancelled the meeting upon learning the content of Ratcliffe's message. The CIA chief met with Russian intelligence heads and urged Russia to end the war due to deteriorating conditions.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent met Russian counterpart Siluanov at G20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a G20 summit in North Carolina. They discussed Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. Siluanov's attendance prompted objections from European governments, and he did not appear in a group photo.
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Politics · UkrainePutin compares Ukraine war to orcas hunting polar bears
Vladimir Putin has compared the war in Ukraine to orcas hunting polar bears, stating that children should be taught this 'food chain' analogy to understand the world and Russia's actions. The comments were made during an address at a Moscow university.
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Business & Economy · RussiaRussia Extends Diesel Export Ban Until September 30
Russia has extended its ban on the export of diesel fuel, marine fuel, and gas oils by direct producers until September 30. The government stated the measure is intended to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market, amid ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.
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Politics · UkraineTrump says CIA director's Moscow visit was 'semi-routine'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow for talks with Russian intelligence officials. President Donald Trump described the visit as 'semi-routine' and indicated that Washington desires an end to the war in Ukraine. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed intelligence contacts but denied a meeting with President Putin.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Ukraine developing Starlink alternative amid missile shortage
Ukraine is developing its own satellite communication system with a European partner and has begun testing it, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also stated that Russia and China are collaborating on a rival to Starlink, expected by December 2026. Zelensky hopes to persuade Elon Musk to allow Starlink use for strikes within Russia.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionUkrainian diver arrested in Croatia during Nord Stream sabotage film shoot
A Ukrainian diver suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage was arrested in Pula, Croatia, while working on a film about the attack. German prosecutors allege Zhuravlev was part of the diving team that carried out the explosions. The film, starring Sean Penn and Adrien Brody, is directed by Doug Liman.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian strikes kill 16 in Kyiv as Zelensky accuses Moscow of ballistic escalation
Russian strikes on Kyiv and its region killed at least 16 people on 20 August 2026, damaging residential buildings, a children's hospital and a school. Ukraine's president accused Moscow of escalating the conflict with ballistic missiles, while Russia claimed it targeted military sites. Poland and Romania mobilised aircraft near their borders.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian missile and drone attack kills 13 in Ukraine on 20 August 2026
A combined Russian attack using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones hit Ukraine on 20 August 2026, killing at least 13 people and injuring about 40. Residential buildings, a children's hospital and a school were damaged in Kyiv, while gas infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast and a border crossing in Odesa Oblast were also targeted.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian overnight strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, damage children’s hospital and school
At least 12 people were killed and 33 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight into 20 August 2026. A children’s hospital, a school, residential buildings and warehouses were damaged. Ukraine said Russia used ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones; Russia claimed it struck military facilities with precision weapons.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineLavrov warns UK could be seen as party to Ukraine war over drone strikes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia reserves the right to consider British involvement in Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory as direct participation in the war. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed Britain’s '100%' support for Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s warnings.
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Politics · United StatesRodney Mims Cook Jr met Kremlin officials at St Petersburg forum in June 2026
Rodney Mims Cook Jr, who oversees the expansion of the White House ballroom, met Kremlin officials including Anton Kobyakov during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026. The U.S. State Department said it was unaware of the delegation, while the White House stated it continues to seek a constructive role in peace talks.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian strikes kill ten in Kharkiv as Ukraine launches drone barrage on Moscow
Russian missile strikes on the Kharkiv region killed ten people and injured at least 17, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine launched 147 drones at Moscow, where 620 were intercepted. Attacks also hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, damaging civilian infrastructure.
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