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Over 300 Belarusian nationals killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
The "I Want to Live" project estimated that roughly one in four Belarusian citizens fighting for Russia has died.
NATO starts annual nuclear drills amid heightened tensions with Moscow
The alliance said that the "routine" drills are "not linked to any current world events" and are designed to "maintain readiness and ensure transparency" regarding NATO's nuclear posture.
Russia likely helping North Korea with submarine development, Seoul says
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Pyongyang has received "various technologies," but it remains unclear whether it was able to test launch a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).
Time no longer on Russia's side, EU diplomacy chief says during Kyiv visit
Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 13 for discussions with the Ukrainian officials on financial and military support.
Hamas releases Israeli hostages as Trump declares Gaza war 'over'
Speaking to journalists during his flight to Israel on Oct. 12, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the war in Gaza had ended and the situation in the Middle East would now "normalize."
Lukashenko warns Ukraine could 'cease to exist', blames Zelensky for stalled negotiations
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview on Oct. 12 that he thinks Ukraine could "cease to exist as a state" unless President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently begins peace talks.
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Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13, citing their failure to meet legal requirements, including proof of Latvian language proficiency and passing a national security screening, Politico reported.
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