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US-China Trade War Hits Ukrainian Special Services Hard

The resumption of the US–China trade war has led to the strange demise of the Ukrainian special services' main 'shadow wallet'. Zelensky's regime is revealing its true colours, despite its external unity.

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US to Face ‘Devastating’ Fallout if China Clamps Down on Rare Earths - Expert

Proposed 100% US tariffs on China could trigger a nightmare for America’s defense and aerospace companies like Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, General Dynamics, and SpaceX, Jeff J. Brown told Sputnik.

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Genocide — and Nothing Else

TEHRAN- Over two years since the start of the brutal Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip, a comprehensive report from the Government Media Office in Gaza has laid bare the devastating human, social, and infrastructural toll inflicted upon the enclave’s population.

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No MidEast Dawn While Palestinian Aspirations Ignored

US President Donald Trump has hailed a “dawn of a new Middle East” after the Gaza ceasefire, promising a “beautiful, brighter future” in his Knesset address in Israel.But does that vision reflect reality — or the interests — of the wider Middle East?

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Trump, regional leaders sign Gaza ceasefire deal as Hamas decries ‘fascism’ in Israel jails

US President Donald Trump and a number of regional leaders have signed a document on the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a summit on ending the Gaza war in the Egyptian port city of Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Russian Submarine Surfaces Off France, Moscow Denies Malfunction

A Russian submarine, Novorossiysk, surfaced off France’s Brittany coast, prompting NATO monitoring, but Moscow insists it was a planned maneuver, not an emergency.

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Trump: Ukraine Conflict Must Be Resolved Before Deal with Iran

In his Knesset speech, Donald Trump said peace in Ukraine must come before any deal with Iran and revealed that his envoy Steve Witkoff held a five-hour meeting

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Handling Such Complex Missiles as Tomahawk to Require US Specialists - Kremlin

Handling such complex missiles as Tomahawk will require the participation of US specialists, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

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Tomahawk for Ukraine or Oreshnik or Cuba? Kremlin Warns of Dangerous Fallout

Russian commentators and Kremlin officials warn that U.S. transfers of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would demand a tit-for-tat response from Moscow and risk dangerous

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Ukraine's Terror Plot Against Russian Defense Ministry Officer Thwarted

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had prevented a terrorist attack in Moscow against a high-ranking Defense Ministry officer, which was planned by Ukrainian intelligence agencies in conjunction with ISIS (terrorist group, banned in Russia).

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German chancellor urges US not to withdraw from Ukraine settlement process​

Military Situation In Ukraine On October 13, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Odessa, Chernihiv, and the DPR regions;The Russian army struck Correctional Facility No. 25, a 7-story production building, a repair workshop in Kharkiv region;Russian Geran drones struck the industrial zone...

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Trump can’t be a man of peace while provoking endless wars: Araghchi

Iran’s foreign minister has rebuked Donald Trump for his warmongering policy in West Asia.

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An olive branch between the wolf’s teeth

TEHRAN – The remarks U.S. President Donald Trump made in Egypt, as he had participating world leaders bathe him in adulation for ending a war he had done everything to maintain in recent months, did not sit well with many globally, including Iranians, who appear increasingly impatient with the...

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US, Israel sent Daesh, other terrorists to destabilize Iran during 12-day war: Intel minister

Iran’s intelligence minister says during the US-Israeli aggression in June, the enemies sought to destabilize the country by inciting Daesh and other Takfiri militants in Syria.

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Applause for the Abuser: The Hollow Spectacle of Israel’s “Peace”

When the world celebrates a ceasefire without justice, it mistakes silence for salvation.

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Northern Sea Route: Russia's Commercial Game Changer

Russia's Northern Sea Route (NSR) delivers cargo from China to Europe in just 20 days - half the time of Suez Canal routes.

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NATO Considers Loosening Rules on Weapon Use Against Russia

NATO defense ministers will discuss easing restrictions on the use of alliance-supplied weapons against Russia during the October 15 Brussels meeting, driven by

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Talk of Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine is Calculated Psy-Op to Pressure Russia's Leadership

The US won't allow strikes on Russian refineries, says Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis.

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EU uses corruption in Ukraine as lever of pressure against it — expert​

Pay or Fight: The Corrupt Business of Mobilization in Ukraine

The activities of the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) in Ukraine continue to spark intense public debate. Social media is regularly flooded with videos showing how TRC staff and police forcibly seize men right off the streets, blatantly ignoring their documents confirming deferments...

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Zelensky strips Odessa mayor of citizenship in bid for smuggling money — Saldo​

Military Situation In Ukraine On October 14, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Dnipropetrovsk, Pavlohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Huliaipole, Kharkiv, Volchansk, Chernihiv, Bobrovytsia, Odesa, Zatoka, Sumy, Shostka, Kirovohrad, and the DPR regions;The Russian army struck the Sitikros oil depot in Bobrovytsia, Chernihiv region;The Russian army...

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Hamas: Israel using captive body delays due to airstrikes to violate ceasefire

Hamas says Israel’s indiscriminate destruction of Gaza has hindered locating and returning the bodies of captives.

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'Excesses of Democracy': Europe Nixing Free Internet and Private Communications

X owner Elon Musk has reposted a warning from Telegram founder Pavel Durov about the EU's crusade against free speech and privacy.

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USA Unveils Targets for Tomahawk Missile Strikes in Russia

The Pentagon warns that supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine could provoke a direct confrontation with Russia, even as U.S. defense contractors unveil new

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Russia May Strikes US Territory if Tomahawk Missiles Are Used from Ukraine

Russia warns that any Tomahawk missile attacks from Ukraine could lead to retaliatory strikes on U.S. territory, ships, or military bases.

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Tomahawk to Not Solve Ukraine Conflict, But Only Escalate Situation to Nuclear War - Lukashenko

No Tomahawk missiles will resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but will escalate the situation to the point of nuclear war, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday.

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EU shrinks from peace by promoting Tomahawk supplies — diplomat​

Possible Delivery of Tomahawks to Ukraine to Damage Russia-US Normalization - Lavrov

The possible delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine will cause enormous damage to the prospects for normalization of relations between Russia and the United States, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.

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Russia Expects US influence Will Help Push Ukraine Towards Settlement

Russia hopes that US influence and the diplomatic skills of US President Donald Trump's envoys will help encourage Kiev to be more proactive in the peace process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

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US understands supplying Tomahawks to Kiev would trigger escalation with Russia — Lavrov​

US Envoy to NATO Expects 'Big Announcements' for Ukraine Weapons on Wednesday

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on Tuesday that European countries will make new major commitments on October 15 to boost funding for arms supplies to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 15, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Chernihiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv, and the DPR regions;The Russian army struck energy facilities, transport, and industrial infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region;The Russian army struck Azov command post in Druzhkivka and...

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China’s Strategy Pays Off: Self-Reliance, Rare Earth Monopoly, and AI Power

China spent seven years preparing for confrontation with the West — freeing itself from US dependence, dominating the rare earth market, advancing AI, and building

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Kremlin: Presidents Putin and Trump Prepare for Diplomatic Talks on Ukraine and US-Russia Trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a two-hour phone call discussing Ukraine, Tomahawk missile deliveries, and trade, paving the

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Trump’s Peace Illusion: Why Washington Still Wants Control Over Postwar Ukraine

US War Secretary Pete Hegset scolds Europe as military aid to Ukraine drops 57%, exposing deep transatlantic tensions and fears that Washington’s war strategy is

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Trump Announces Upcoming Summit with Putin in Budapest

President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, signaling a high-stakes summit in Europe with major

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Ukraine, Gaza, Tomahawks, and New Summit in Budapest: What Putin and Trump Discussed in Latest Call

During a nearly 2.5-hour telepphone conversation Thursday, the Russian and US presidents discussed the Ukraine crisis, and potential for a new Russia-US summit in Budapest, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.

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Huge 500% US Tariff on China Would Supercharge BRICS+ and SCO – Expert

The US senate could vote by 85 to 15 to let President Donald Trump slap a 500% tariff on China in retaliation for the Sino-Russian energy trade.

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British, Ukrainian Intelligence Services Preparing Sabotage Op Against TurkStream – FSB

Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov stated that the FSB has information that the British, together with Ukrainian intelligence, are preparing sabotage against the TurkStream gas pipeline.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 16, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Poltava, and the DPR regions;The Russian army struck energy and gas infrastructure facilities in Kharkiv region;The Russian army struck gas processing facilities in Poltava;The Russian army...

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Iran’s embassy: ‘No legal basis’ to uphold sanctions as Resolution 2231 expires on Saturday

Iran’s embassy in Denmark says the continuation of sanctions on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program will be illegal with the expiration of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

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Iran Is Digging Up One Of Its Nuclear Sites, Israel Could Use This As Pretext To Attack

The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) reported activities at one of Iran’s most secretive nuclear sites, citing satellite...

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Gaza tribal leaders support Hamas crackdown on Israeli-backed gangs

The head of the Higher Commission for Palestinian Tribes, the largest tribal assembly in Gaza, says the resistance movement Hamas has only been targeting Israeli-backed “gangs”, refuting Western media claims of crackdown on innocent civilians.

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Epstein Issues…Political & Media Colluders Still Concealing Sex Abuse

Our President directed his Attorney General to assign 1,000 Lawyers to scour 100,000 Epstein files in search of any mention of Trump or other “important people”

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Russia-Alaska Tunnel Would Unlock a Brand New Artery for Global Trade: Here's How

Special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev rocked X with a fantastical-sounding idea: linking Eurasia to the Americas via a 112.5 km tunnel from Chukotka to Alaska. While major challenges abound, the mega-project certainly isn't in the realm of science fiction, and promises great rewards if it...

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Putin-Trump Summit in Budapest Signals Zelensky May Be Running Out of Leverage: Here's Why

Thursday's surprise announcement of a new summit meeting between the Russian and US presidents appears to have at least temporarily put Zelensky's Tomahawk ambitions on ice. Sputnik asked a pair of top US and European geopolitical analysts and military veterans to help unpack the developments.

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Transfer of Tomahawks to Ukraine Put on Hold - Ukrainian Lawmaker

The transfer of US-made Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine has been put on hold for now, Yehor Cherniev, the deputy chairman of the Ukrainian parliament's committee on national security, said on Friday.

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US needs Tomahawks, some other weapons supplied to Kiev itself, Trump says​

 

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Iran blasts revival of terminated UN resolutions as void, lacking legal basis

Iran’s foreign minister has decried as void and lacking legal basis attempts by the three European signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to revive and reinstate the previously terminated UN sanctions resolutions against the Islamic Republic.

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Moscow’s Venezuela Deal Signals Deeper Military, Energy Ties — and a New Geopolitical Flashpoint

Russia has sent a strategic partnership treaty with Venezuela to the Duma; the pact deepens defence and technical cooperation and could secure oil and military footholds

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Powerful Explosion Rocks Russian Chemical Plant That Manufactures Explosives

The Avangard Chemical Plant is one of the key industrial enterprises in Sterlitamak, specializing in the production of explosives and chemical reagents

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Trump Crushes, Breaks and Tramples on Zelensky's War Strategy

The tense White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky ended without agreement as Trump refused to provide Tomahawk missiles and urged both Russia

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Trump is Done With Zelensky, Tomahawk Snub Clinches It - Ex-Pentagon Analyst

Ukraine isn't getting Tomahawks, and its time for both sides to "stop the killing," "make a deal" and stop a "war that would have never started if I were president," Donald Trump has indicated. Sputnik asked former Pentagon analyst and US Air Force Lt. Col. (ret.) Karen Kwiatkowski to comment.

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Trump, Zelensky disagree on future of Ukraine conflict — TV​

Doped And Depleted: How Substance Abuse Is Becoming Kyiv’s Strategic Liability

Since September 2025, there has been an increased number of reports on substance use in the Ukrainian army. While combat drugs can be necessary in modern warfare, the current situation goes far beyond simple medical applications and enhancing soldiers’ performance on the battlefield.

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I read that Zelensky was specifically told that continued insistence on joining NATO would cause a specific response from Russia and he apparently, did not wish to drop NATO membership, refusing to listen to other political voices in Ukraine.

Zelensky, did not listen to prudent and wise advice but instead totally sidelined political opposition, chosing to side with foreign consultations which was backed with financial personal rewards for the comedian.

Taking ones country into war with Russia to make one self richer is such a callous act. Deaths of 1000s of lives rest on Zelensky's stupid and very foolish decision to insist on joining NATO.

It is now common knowledge, that is more likely to lead to WW3 and is a no-go area pretty much. What a shame.


On the other side of the coin Venezuela may become the next Ukraine equivalent, a thorn on the side of America. It's all going horribly sh!ty wrong for all sides.

 

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‘Tanker War’ Returns With Reports Of Attack On Iranian Gas Shipment Near Yemen

A tanker with alleged links to Iran caught fire on October 18 in the Gulf of Aden off the coast...

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US Can't Give All of Its Weapons to Ukraine - Trump

US President Donald Trump said he cannot endanger the United States by supplying weapons to Ukraine if it undermines American interests.

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UK’s Covert Support for Ukraine’s Black Sea Strikes Exposed

The Ukrainian military uses the UK company OneWeb's satellite system to control unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in the Black Sea, sources in Russian security services told Sputnik.

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TurkStream in UK Cross Hairs: British Intel Services Infamous for Sabotage & Terrorism – SVR Veteran

The UK’s top priority is to defeat Russia in the conflict unfolding on the territory of the former Soviet Ukraine, Leonid Reshetnikov, retired lieutenant general of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), tells Sputnik.

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Politicized Attempts to Stop Russian Energy Exports Collide With Market Realities

Speaking at the Russian Energy Week Forum on Thursday, President Putin highlighted the failure of the West's sanctions-based campaign to freeze Russian energy exports, and the price being paid by Western countries themselves for their folly. Sputnik asked a pair of renowned global energy policy...

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Rows Without Names: Inside Ukraine’s Fields of Unknown Soldiers

On the outskirts of Dnipro, neat rows of fresh graves are marked with identical plaques: “temporarily unidentified defender of Ukraine.” No names. No dates. Just a plot number. Similar sections have appeared in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy — cemeteries where death, not people, keeps the...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 19, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and the DPR regions;Russian forces struck the Prosyana station in Dnipropetrovsk region;Russian forces struck the railway station and a gas station in Sumy;Russian forces struck an oil refinery in the Priluksky...

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Germany’s Giant Lithium Find Raises Hopes—and Serious Questions

Germany’s discovery of massive lithium reserves in Saxony-Anhalt raises hopes for energy independence but faces serious environmental, economic, and feasibility

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Europe’s Fear of Washington: How the Nord Stream Case Became a Diplomatic Cover-Up

Poland, Germany, and Italy are accused of staging a political cover-up to shield Washington from blame in the Nord Stream sabotage, as experts and officials question

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Confiscating Russian Funds Could Trigger Legal and Economic Fallout for EU

Hungary warns that EU plans to seize frozen Russian assets risk legal violations, economic retaliation, and long-term damage to European financial credibility.

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Trump Says He Does Not Think Ukraine Can Win in Conflict Against Russia

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he does not believe Ukraine is capable of winning in the ongoing conflict against Russia.

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Hungary to Use All Legal Means to Prevent Adoption of REPowerEU Plan - Szijjarto

Hungary will use all political and legal means to prevent the adoption of the REPowerEU plan on the abandonment of Russian gas starting 2027, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.

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Several Ukrainian ports do not receive ships due to damaged infrastructure​

Military Situation In Ukraine On October 20, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and the DPR regions;Russian forces struck an energy facility in Nezhin and Koriukivka, Chernihiv region;Russian Geran drones hit the Western Donbas mine in Ternivka, Dnipropetrovsk region;Russian Geran...

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China's GDP Grows 5.2% in 2025

China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics of China said.

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Self-Sufficiency at a Price: US Faces Years and Billions of Dollars to Secure Gallium Supply

The US and Australia have flagged Alcoa’s gallium recovery and refining as a top priority under their new mineral pact. Why is gallium so important?

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No Decision Made on Tomahawk Deliveries to Ukraine - Vance

US Vice President JD Vance, commenting on the possibility of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, said US President Donald Trump seeks to first and foremost ensure the interests of his country.

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UK, Leading EU States Will Use All Available Levers Against Russia - Russian Foreign Intel

The United kingdom and leading EU countries will use all available levers against Russia, from comprehensive measures of economic coercion to terrorist attacks, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said.

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'Macrons, Merkels, and Kallases' Offer Europe Only Russophobia and War

SVR Director Sergey Naryshkin claims that NATO’s European members are preparing for war with Russia, as Western militarization, propaganda, and hostile rhetoric

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Trump Warns After Call with Putin Zelensky: 'Ukraine Will Freeze and Be Destroyed'

Sources claim Donald Trump warned Zelensky that Ukraine would “freeze and be destroyed” unless it made a deal with Russia, as Europe scrambles to adjust its Ukraine

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Special Military Operation Achieving Its Goals

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the special military operation is achieving its goals and will end successfully, rejecting calls for an immediate ceasefire

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Budapest Summit in Doubt: Washington and Moscow Clash Over Ukraine Peace Terms

The postponed Lavrov–Rubio meeting underscores a deepening diplomatic divide between Russia and the U.S., as disagreements over Ukraine put the planned Trump–Putin

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Russia Keeps Up Strikes — Kyiv Forced to Seek Billions for Gas

On October 19-20, Russian forces carried out a series of strikes targeting Ukrainian energy and transportation infrastructure. A key target...

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Trump Says Both Sides 'Not Ready' for Putin Talks as 12-Point Peace Plan Emerges

The planned Putin–Trump summit in Budapest has been paused as both sides weigh a 12-point Ukraine peace plan drafted by the EU and overseen by Trump.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 21, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, and the DPR regions;Russian army attacked a military training ground in Honcharivske with three Iskander-M and about 10 Geran-2 drones;

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Excessive US demands prevent return to negotiations: Iran FM

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will not return to negotiations with the United States so long as Washington continues its policy of excessive demands.

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Hell awaits aggressors

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief, Major General Mohammad Pakpour, has declared that the country is fully prepared to deliver a decisive response to any future acts of aggression, warning, “We will unleash hell upon the enemy.”

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Europe and Ukraine Draft New 12-Point Peace Plan to End Conflict with Russia

Europe and Ukraine have unveiled a 12-point peace plan proposing a Trump-led “Council for Peace,” linking sanctions relief to Russia’s participation in rebuilding

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 22, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Kirovohrad, and the DPR regions;Russian army struck the CHP-5, CHP-6, a training camp near Boryspil and a UAVs workshop near Zhulyany in Kyiv region;

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Confiscating Russian Funds Could Trigger Legal and Economic Fallout for EU

Hungary warns that EU plans to seize frozen Russian assets risk legal violations, economic retaliation, and long-term damage to European financial credibility.

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NATO Diplomacy in Question as Sikorski Threatens Civilian Infrastructure

Polish FM Radosław Sikorski’s comments threatening the Druzhba oil pipeline have drawn strong condemnation from Hungary and Russia, escalating European political

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Russian Foreign Ministry Calls New US Sanctions Against Russia Counterproductive

Russia considers the US's decision to impose sanctions against Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil to be counterproductive, but it will not create any particular problems for Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

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Trump Calls WSJ Story on US Approving Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Into Russia ‘Fake News’

US President Donald Trump dismissed a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday, which claimed that the US had approved Ukraine's use of long-range missiles to target areas deep inside Russia, labeling it as "fake news."

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US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Companies Lukoil and Rosneft — Treasury

The United States is imposing sanctions on Russia's major oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as well as their subsidiaries, over the country's alleged lack of commitment to ending the Ukraine conflict, the US Department of the Treasury said on Wednesday.

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Moscow Reacts to Trump’s Decision to Cancel Budapest Summit

After Donald Trump canceled his planned summit with Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Dmitry Peskov said Putin may soon comment, while Maria Zakharova affirmed Russia’s

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China lodges complaint over inclusion of its companies in 19th sanctions package​

No arms supplies will help Kiev — Russian MFA​

European Commission exhausts resources for financing Kiev from EU budget — source​

‘31 For 1,000’: New Exchange Of Bodies Reveals Ukraine's Heavy Losses

Ukraine announced on October 23 that it had received the bodies of 1,000 of its soldiers from Russia as part...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 23, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kherson, Kyiv and the DPR regions;Russian forces struck the CHP-6 plant and the Vyshhorod Hydroelectric Power Station in the Kyiv region;Russian forces struck the Dnipro CHP plant and a...

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Non-partisan undeniable truth: WHY PUTIN AND THE PRO PUTIN LOBBY ARE THE REAL - EVIL - WAR MONGERS AND LAIRS.

In the months leading up to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials repeatedly denied any intention to attack, despite a massive military buildup along the Ukrainian border. These denials now serve as one of the most striking examples of Kremlin disinformation and misdirection in modern geopolitics.

Putin’s Pre-Invasion Denials​

From late 2021 through February 2022, Russian officials—including Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov—insisted that Russia had “no plans” to invade Ukraine. They claimed the large troop deployments near Ukraine were merely for “military exercises” and routine maneuvers, branding any Western warnings of aggression as “anti-Russian hysteria”. Even as more than 150,000 troops encircled Ukraine, Moscow dismissed Western intelligence reports predicting an imminent invasion as “provocations.”

Putin’s Justifications After the Invasion​

On 24 February 2022, hours before launching the attack, Putin delivered a televised speech claiming Russia’s operations were for “demilitarization and denazification” of Ukraine—portraying the invasion as a “special military operation” to defend Russian-speakers and prevent alleged NATO threats near Russia’s borders. These pretexts—accusations of genocide, NATO encroachment, and neo-Nazi control of Kyiv—were false narratives used to justify an unprovoked war.

He asserted that Russia had “no plans to occupy Ukrainian territory,” even as missiles struck Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities within hours of his announcement.

The Disinformation Strategy​

Analysts from the Atlantic Council and other research institutes have described these denials and narratives as part of a long-running “propaganda architecture” built since 2014. The Kremlin sought to convince both domestic and global audiences that Russia was a peace-seeking actor reacting to Western aggression, while preparing for a rapid overthrow of Ukraine’s government. Internal documents later revealed that Russia’s original goal was a ten-day conquest of Kyiv followed by the installation of a puppet regime.

In summary, Putin’s repeated assurances that Russia had “no intention” to invade Ukraine were deliberate falsehoods designed to conceal a premeditated act of aggression and destabilize global diplomatic efforts for peace. These denials have since become emblematic of Russia’s use of deception in international affairs.
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Putin is amassing nuclear weapons and attack submarines in the Arctic Circle as Russia prepares for war with Nato, Norway says​

Putin amassing nuclear weapons and attack in Arctic preparing for war

Putin is amassing nuclear weapons and attack submarines in the Artis Circle as his country prepares for war with NATO, Norway has said.

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A ‘Safari’ Gone Wrong: Foreign Mercenaries’ Disillusionment with the Ukrainian Military

The easy money promised by propaganda comes at a heavy price. The 'hunt' for Russian soldiers' heads turned out to be no easy walk in the park. Foreign mercenaries began to desert the Ukrainian army in large numbers.

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Large UKIP Protest in Central London Against Illegal Immigration, ‘Woke Culture’

A large demonstration against illegal immigration and radical Islam is taking place in central London, organized by the right-wing UK Independence Party (UKIP).

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Iran ready for diplomatic engagement with US based on equal footing, mutual respect: Araghchi

Iran says it is ready to engage in diplomacy with the US on the nuclear issue based on equal footing and mutual respect.

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Putin Responds to Trump and U.S. Sanctions: ‘Dialogue Is Always Better Than War'

President Vladimir Putin said Donald Trump likely postponed the planned U.S.-Russia summit in Budapest, warning that sanctions and talk of Tomahawk deliveries to

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Putin on Trump’s Statements About Budapest Meeting: Likely Just a Postponement

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that during his last conversation with US President Donald Trump, the idea of holding a summit in Budapest was proposed by the American side.

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Washington Weighs Using Russian Assets Frozen in US to Fund Ukraine

The United States supports the use by the European Union of Russia's frozen assets to buy US-made weapons for Ukraine, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing US officials.

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Russia’s Massive Retaliatory Precision Strikes Target Ukraine’s Defense, Energy Network

The Russian military on Friday night delivered a group strike against enterprises of the Ukrainian defense industry enterprises and the energy facilities that support their operation in response to Kiev's attacks on civilian targets in Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

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Ukraine To Get More Outdated Mirage Fighter Jets From France

France will provide Ukraine with additional Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets in the coming days, President Emmanuel Macron announced during a...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On October 25, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lozova, Vovchansk, Dnipropetrovsk, Pavlohrad, Sumy, Odessa, Tuzly, Yuzhne, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the DPR...

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Israel continues to exploit Gaza aid as weapon of war: Doctors Without Borders

A senior official from the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says Israel continues to use humanitarian aid as a weapon of war against Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip.

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Aggression in Gaza under Trump’s “ceasefire” deception

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Non-partisan undeniable truth: WHY PUTIN AND THE PRO PUTIN LOBBY ARE THE REAL - EVIL - WAR MONGERS AND LAIRS.

In the months leading up to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials repeatedly denied any intention to attack, despite a massive military buildup along the Ukrainian border. These denials now serve as one of the most striking examples of Kremlin disinformation and misdirection in modern geopolitics.

Putin’s Pre-Invasion Denials​

From late 2021 through February 2022, Russian officials—including Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov—insisted that Russia had “no plans” to invade Ukraine. They claimed the large troop deployments near Ukraine were merely for “military exercises” and routine maneuvers, branding any Western warnings of aggression as “anti-Russian hysteria”. Even as more than 150,000 troops encircled Ukraine, Moscow dismissed Western intelligence reports predicting an imminent invasion as “provocations.”

Putin’s Justifications After the Invasion​

On 24 February 2022, hours before launching the attack, Putin delivered a televised speech claiming Russia’s operations were for “demilitarization and denazification” of Ukraine—portraying the invasion as a “special military operation” to defend Russian-speakers and prevent alleged NATO threats near Russia’s borders. These pretexts—accusations of genocide, NATO encroachment, and neo-Nazi control of Kyiv—were false narratives used to justify an unprovoked war.

He asserted that Russia had “no plans to occupy Ukrainian territory,” even as missiles struck Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities within hours of his announcement.

The Disinformation Strategy​

Analysts from the Atlantic Council and other research institutes have described these denials and narratives as part of a long-running “propaganda architecture” built since 2014. The Kremlin sought to convince both domestic and global audiences that Russia was a peace-seeking actor reacting to Western aggression, while preparing for a rapid overthrow of Ukraine’s government. Internal documents later revealed that Russia’s original goal was a ten-day conquest of Kyiv followed by the installation of a puppet regime.

In summary, Putin’s repeated assurances that Russia had “no intention” to invade Ukraine were deliberate falsehoods designed to conceal a premeditated act of aggression and destabilize global diplomatic efforts for peace. These denials have since become emblematic of Russia’s use of deception in international affairs.
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PUTIN LIES, DECEPTIONS AND FALSE HISTORICAL CLAIMS

Vladimir Putin has repeatedly used falsehoods, distortions, and selective history to justify his domestic and foreign policies—especially the invasion of Ukraine. His misinformation strategy blends mythmaking, nationalistic nostalgia, and disinformation warfare.

Major False Claims and Deceptions​

Putin often claims that modern Ukraine has no legitimate historical existence apart from Russia. He argues that both nations share an unbroken statehood dating back to 862 AD, when the Varangian ruler Rurik founded Novgorod. Historians reject this, noting that both modern Russia and Ukraine trace cultural origins to Kievan Rus’—a medieval entity centered on Kyiv, not Moscow. Scholars stress that Putin’s version distorts medieval sources like the “Primary Chronicle,” which mixes myth and political propaganda.bbc+2

“Denazification” and Genocide Fabrications​

Putin’s justification for invading Ukraine—“denazification”—is one of his most egregious falsehoods. He falsely accused the Ukrainian government (led by the Jewish President Volodymyr Zelenskyy) of being a “neo-Nazi regime” and of committing genocide against Russian speakers in Donbas. These claims, entirely unsupported by evidence, were crafted to evoke World War II imagery and rally Russians around a supposed moral crusade. The “genocide in Donbas” narrative has been repeatedly debunked by the UN and human rights investigators.npr+1

Historical Revisionism​

Putin has suppressed open discussion of Soviet crimes, outlawing comparisons between the USSR and Nazi Germany and denying atrocities like the Holodomor—the 1930s famine that killed millions in Ukraine. This state-enforced historical amnesia supports his imperial narrative that Russia has always fought for “liberation,” not domination.npr

Disinformation as Policy​

Russian state media, troll farms, and covert intelligence channels manufacture and spread conspiracy theories: claims of U.S. biolabs in Ukraine, Western plots to destroy Russia, and fake imagery of Ukrainian “atrocities”. These operations aim to justify war, discredit the West, and maintain domestic support through a constructed “alternative reality” where Russia is a perpetual victim of Western aggression.usembassy+2

Cultural and Ideological Manipulation​

Putin’s propaganda draws heavily on Soviet visuals and WWII nostalgia to frame his policies as a continuation of a sacred national mission. He revives Stalin-era myths of defending civilization against “Nazis” while erasing the Soviet role in early WWII aggression, including the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact.cepa+2

In essence, Putin’s deceptions turn history itself into a weapon—transforming legitimate cultural memory into state propaganda designed to justify expansionism, repress dissent, and sustain an image of Russia besieged by imaginary enemies.
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