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9:18 PM

Ukraine war latest: Russian Tu-134 transport aircraft set ablaze over 1,000 km from Ukraine, military intelligence claims

Key developments on Oct. 14: * Russian Tu-134 transport aircraft set ablaze over 1,000 km from Ukraine, military intelligence claims * Russia claims capture of Zaporizhzhia Oblast village, Kyiv says 'situation dynamic' * Over 110,000 residents of Kursk Oblast evacuated, Russia's chief ombudsman claims * First Ukrainian troops crossed into Kursk Oblast

Russia’s milbloggers celebrate executions of Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region

8:55 PM

Russian propaganda

Russia’s milbloggers celebrate executions of Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region

Russian pro-war milbloggers have reacted to yet more reports of Ukrainian POWs being executed by Moscow’s forces by seeking to justify the killings, while some have even called for more. In the latest case of what appears to be an increasingly common occurrence, Russian troops reportedly shot dead nine

7:24 PM

Russia could attack NATO by 2030, German intelligence chief says.

Moscow's ultimate goals are to "push the U.S. out of Europe," roll back NATO boundaries to the 1990s, and create a "Russian sphere of influence" that will cement a "new world order," said German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl.

New customs reform aims to tackle Ukraine’s ‘single biggest cash cow’ of corrupt money in politics

7:12 PM

Business

New customs reform aims to tackle Ukraine’s ‘single biggest cash cow’ of corrupt money in politics

At a time when state coffers are starving for money to fund Ukraine’s survival, illegal smuggling is costing the country billions of dollars a year in lost tax payments. Through bribery or lying, smugglers avoid an estimated $2.4 to $3 billion in customs payments each year as they

5:49 PM

Russia sentences French national to 3 years in prison over alleged foreign agents violation.

Russian investigators claimed that beyond the violation of the foreign agents registration, Laurent Vinatier had plead guilty to illegally obtaining information about the military.

4:49 PM

North Korea

North Korean soldiers are reportedly in Ukraine — here's what we know

Editor's note: This article has been updated to include President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oct. 14 statements regarding North Korea. President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 14 said that Russia plans to involve North Korea directly in the full-scale war against Ukraine over the coming months. Russia's plans for the fall and winter

4:32 PM

Russian drone attack on Kherson Oblast kills 2.

A civilian vehicle with five people inside was targeted with an FPV drone, killing two women aged 72 and 56, as well as injuring a 72-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman, according to the regional prosecutor's office.

4:04 PM

First Ukrainian troops crossed into Kursk Oblast 2 days before incursion, commander says.

One Ukrainian company sneaked in Kursk Oblast in groups of six soldiers and hid in the forest, Pavlo Rozlach, Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade's commander, said.

3:50 PM

70% of Russian oil shipped by shadow fleet, posing environment risk, report says.

Russia's "shadow fleet" of older and poorly insured tankers transports 70% of the country's seaborne exports, according to an analysis published by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Insititute on Oct. 14.

3:12 PM

Kyiv rebukes Jared Leto over controversial remarks on Russia, war.

"There can be no appeasement for Russia when it continues its attempts to solve the 'problem' of Ukraine’s very existence," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.

2:28 PM

EU sanctions Iran over missile shipments to Russia.

The EU's sanctions list newly includes individuals and entities responsible for the development and transfer of drones and missiles to Russia.

2:12 PM

Russian strike on Odesa port kills 1, injures 8, damages civilian vessels.

The attack damaged two civilian vessels — NS Moon flying the flag of Belize and the Palau-flagged OPTIMA, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said. Russia targeted the latter last week on Oct. 7.

1:54 PM

Russia claims capture of Zaporizhzhia Oblast village, Kyiv says 'situation dynamic.'

When asked by the Kyiv Independent about the alleged seizure of Levadne, Voloshyn said that the situation "is developing quite dynamically" and each of the sides can regain the initiative.

1:33 PM

Over 110,000 residents of Kursk Oblast evacuated, Russia's chief ombudsman claims.

Speaking to the Kremlin-controlled outlet Argumenty i Fakty, the official said that this number includes 12,328 people placed at temporary facilities across Russia and around 100,000 living with relatives and friends.

12:10 PM

Ukraine's victory plan includes more Storm Shadow, ATACMS missiles, presidential advisor says.

Ukraine's victory plan includes a request for greater numbers of ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles and a permission to launch then against military targets in Russia, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) in comments published on Oct. 14.

12:03 PM

Interview

Ukraine's victory can avert NATO-Russia clash, Estonian defense minister says in exclusive interview

Estonia has emerged as a staunch advocate for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, pushing its NATO allies to step up military aid and make long-term commitments to Kyiv’s defense. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has been at the forefront of this effort, urging Kyiv's partners not merely to

11:19 AM

Russia reportedly launches no Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight for first time in over month.

The lull came after Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 1,300 Shahed kamikaze drones in September, targeting settlements across the country on a daily basis for an entire month. This daily trend has continued for the first days of October.

10:54 AM

NATO holding annual nuclear drills involving 2,000 troops, 60 aircraft.

The two-week drills will involve over 2,000 military personnel and 60 aircraft from eight airbases. They will take place in Belgium, the Netherlands, and in the airspace over Denmark, the U.K., and the North Sea, with 13 NATO countries sending aircraft to participate.

10:43 AM

Opinion

Opinion: Documenting war ethically means going beyond capturing suffering

When a country goes through a war, documentarians often feel empowered to capture reality with the aim of creatively reflecting the pain on both a national and personal level. As the history of documentary cinema shows, such conditions can be the birthplace of groundbreaking films that shape the genre. Yet,

10:32 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 8 over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed five people and injured eight others over the past day, regional authorities said on Oct. 14.

10:25 AM

US ready for talks with Russia, China, North Korea to reduce nuclear threat, Biden says.

"There is no benefit to our nations or the world to forestall progress on reducing nuclear arsenals. Reducing the nuclear threat is important not despite the dangers of today’s world but precisely because of them," President Joe Biden said.

9:35 AM

German opposition leader would deliver Taurus to Ukraine after certain steps.

At first, there should be an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop attacking civilian targets in Ukraine. If Moscow does not concede, Ukraine should be free to use already delivered weapons without restrictions, said the German opposition leader.

8:45 AM

Russian Tu-134 transport aircraft set ablaze over 1,000 km from Ukraine, military intelligence claims.

"Such Soviet aircraft are used, in particular, to transport the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry," Ukraine's military intelligence said.

8:35 AM

Russia hasn't received request for Scholz-Putin call, Kremlin claims.

The statement came two days after German Foreign Minister Annalenna Baerbock said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not willing to speak with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about brokering peace in Ukraine.

8:10 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 670,190 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,260 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:41 AM

Lukashenko claims Russian nuclear realignment was long overdue.

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, in a comment to a Russian reporter, said that recent changes to Russia's nuclear weapons policy were long overdue and would likely "cool the ardor" of Western nations.

5:42 AM

Orban threatens to interfere with Ukraine aid to support Trump, Politico reports.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is preparing to deliver a significant policy concession to former President Donald Trump, potentially allowing him to evade a $50 billion loan intended to support Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia.

2:13 AM

Nearly 37,000 residents evacuated from Sumy Oblast, additional efforts ongoing, military says.

A total of nearly 37,000 people have been evacuated from Sumy Oblast, including over 6,400 children, as efforts are ongoing to evacuate more residents under expanded mandatory evacuation orders, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration said on Oct. 13.

Officers detained men outside Okean Elzy concert in Kyiv, official confirms

11:14 PM

(Updated: October 14, 2024 1:16 am)

Officers detained men outside Okean Elzy concert in Kyiv, official confirms.

Video footage taken at the scene shows officers stationed outside the doors to the venue, intercepting male attendees as they exited the concert. Officers are shown forcibly arresting some men.

11:22 PM

Kyiv considering ceding territory to end war with Russia, Der Spiegel reports.

The government is now holding "serious discussions" about relinquishing its aim of full territorial restoration, an unnamed official told Der Spiegel.

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says

9:48 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says

Key developments on Oct. 13: * Ukraine is holding front line in Kursk Oblast despite Russian attacks, Zelensky says * Prosecutors open investigation into alleged killing of 9 POWs by Russians in Kursk Oblast * Russia's illegal use of Starlink terminals hastened fall of Vuhledar, WP reports * Zelensky: Russia has used around 900

9:04 PM

Zelensky says North Korea sending personnel to Russia as part of 'increasing alliance.'

"We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea. This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces."

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10:54 PM

'No grounds for evacuation' from Sumy, official says amid Russian offensive into region.

There are currently no plans for mass civilian evacuations from the city of Sumy, regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov said on June 8, as Russian advances into Sumy Oblast have continued to gain momentum.

10:10 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon; Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, describes situation as 'tense'

9:34 PM

Slovakia will veto Russian sanctions if they harm national interests, Fico says.

Fico's comments come as Slovakia’s parliament passed a resolution on June 5 urging the government to oppose any new international sanctions or trade restrictions against Russia, citing alleged negative economic impacts.

6:17 PM

(Updated: June 8, 2025 8:38 pm)

Ukraine refutes Russia’s claims of disrupting POW exchange.

"If the Russian side is now backing away from what was promised in Istanbul, it raises serious questions about the reliability and capability of their negotiating team," Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on June 7.

8:21 PM

Germany plans expansion of air raid shelters amid growing Russian threats, official says.

"We must quickly create space for 1 million people," Ralph Tiesler, the head of the Germany's Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance told Suddeutsche Zeitung. "Existing structures must be assessed and adapted without delay."

6:42 PM

(Updated: June 8, 2025 7:08 pm)

Ukraine denies Russian troop presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast amid offensive, describe situation as 'tense.'

Despite Russia's claims of an intrusion into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Major Andrii Kovalev, a spokesperson for Ukraine's General Staff denied Russian troop presence in the region.

6:14 PM

Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine, Zelensky confirms.

"We counted on this project — 20,000 missiles. Anti-Shahed missiles. It was not expensive, but it's a special technology," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

5:14 PM

Exchange of fallen soldiers' bodies expected next week, official says.

Budanov's statement comes just a day after Russia claimed that a prisoner swap had failed due to Ukraine's fault — an accusation Kyiv denied.

3:53 PM

Elon Musk's father to attend pro-Kremlin event in Russia hosted by far-right ideologue.

Among the forum's panels are sessions titled "Russian Space: The Race for Mars" and "The Battle for Hearts and Minds: The Ideology of Sovereign Russia."

2:36 PM

US expects Russia's retaliation for Operation Spiderweb to continue soon.

One official told Reuters that while the timing remains unclear, a retaliatory strike could be expected in the coming days and is likely to be "asymmetrical."

7:52 AM

(Updated: June 8, 2025 2:03 pm)

Ukrainian woman, 6-year-old daughter found murdered in Belgium.

A 46-year-old Ukrainian woman and her 6-year-old daughter were found murdered on June 6 in the city of Leuven, Belgium, authorities reported.

1:08 PM

12 killed, 65 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russian forces launched 49 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones, along with an Onyx anti-ship missile and two X-59/69 guided air-launched missiles.

12:06 PM

Russia captures village of Loknia in Sumy Oblast, monitoring group says.

Located roughly 30 kilometers (some 18 miles) north of the city of Sumy, Loknia lies near the Russian border in a strategically exposed area.

10:59 AM

Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 61 Ukrainian drones were launched between the evening of June 7 and the morning of June 8.

10:48 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 996,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:53 AM

Finnish PM criticizes reported attempts by Trump to weaken Russia sanctions bill.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on June 7 criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for reportedly pressuring the Senate to weaken a Russian sanctions bill.

6:50 AM

Russian agents who allegedly targeted Dnipro prosecutor with car bomb detained.

Two Russian agents were arrested by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 7 after allegedly planting a car bomb targeting a Dnipro prosecutor on June 6.

5:32 AM

Kyiv Pride drone charity event takes place, faces counterprotest.

A charity event for Kyiv Pride took place on June 7 outside the Foreign Ministry building and was met with a nearby counterprotest.

2:14 AM

(Updated: June 8, 2025 4:03 am)

Chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast reportedly hit 2nd time in drone attack.

The Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk caught fire after it was reportedly targeted a second time in a drone attack overnight on June 8, independent news channel Astra reported.

1:17 AM

'I am against Ukraine's entry into the European Union,' Polish president-elect Nawrocki says.

"Ukraine must understand that other countries, including Poland, Hungary, and other European countries, also have their own interests," Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki said.

7:46 PM

(Updated: June 7, 2025 11:20 pm)

Russia bombs Kharkiv day after deadly overnight attack, killing 2, injuring 18.

One of the bombs hit the Children's Railway, killing a 30-year-old woman who worked for Ukrainian Railways. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's relentless assaults against the city of Kharkiv.

10:29 PM

Zelensky urges US to act on Ukraine’s request to buy air defenses after deadly Kharkiv bombing.

"These Russian strikes are not 'retaliation' but acts of destruction," the president said as Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with KAB guided bombs the evening of June 7, killing at least two people.

6:48 PM

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian Tu-22 bomber: SBU releases new footage of Operation Spiderweb.

The video shows the flight path of an FPV drone from the moment it takes off from the roof of a modular building to the moment before it strikes a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Belaya air base in Siberia.

6:39 PM

France to produce drones in Ukraine, minister says.

"We are going to embark on a completely unprecedented partnership where a large French car company – I won't name it because it's up to them to announce it – will join forces with a French defense SME (small to medium-sized enterprise) to equip production lines in Ukraine to be able to produce drones," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.

6:14 PM

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