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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in occupied Crimea
Ukraine's military reportedly struck a Russian oil depot near the village of Gvardeyskoye in occupied Crimea late on Nov. 9, Russian Telegram media channel ASTRA reported.
EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia to be prepared 'within a month,' Zelensky says
Zelensky said Kyiv will propose that the 20th sanctions package target "Russian legal entities and individuals that are still profiting from energy resources."
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches 'one of the largest' attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since start of war
Key developments on Nov. 8-9: * Kyiv faces over 12 hours of emergency power cuts following 'one of the largest' Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure * Russia's Lavrov says he is ready to meet Rubio in person to discuss war in Ukraine * Ukraine slaps new sanctions on Putin's team and propagandist publishers * Russian Ka-226 helicopter crashes in Dagestan, killing weapons plant employees * 'The threat was constant' — Russian drone flew over Angelina Jolie during her Ukraine tri
Russia's air defenses are wide open — there's just one problem
Ukrainian drones — and the occasional missile — have been causing havoc across Russia for months. According to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted in 2025 against oil extraction and refining facilities, leading to fuel shortages and a 37% drop in refining capacity. "These are legitimate military targets. Oil extraction and refining make up around 90% of Russia’s defense budget. These are the dirty petro-rubles funding the war against us," SBU Chi
Trump nominates John Coale as special envoy for Belarus, aims to secure release of additional political prisoners
"He has already successfully negotiated the release of 100 Hostages, and is going for an additional 50," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
Ukraine slaps new sanctions on Putin's team and propagandist publishers
Names on the list include Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment Kirill Dmitriev, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut, and FSB agent Aleksey Komkov.
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Ukrainian drones — and the occasional missile — have been causing havoc across Russia for months. According to Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted in 2025 against oil extraction and refining facilities, leading to fuel shortages and a 37% drop in refining capacity. "These are legitimate military targets. Oil extraction and refining make up around 90% of Russia’s defense budget. These are the dirty petro-rubles funding the war against us," SBU Chi
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