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Thursday, October 9
Belgium wants EU to share risks of 140 billion euros Ukraine loan, Politico reports
Belgium also opposes outright confiscation of Russian assets and seeks an agreement to cover the money if Euroclear is forced to return them in the event of a peace deal, Politico reported.
Russian strikes reportedly destroy over half of Ukraine's gas output before winter
Ukraine's gas network, which met the country's needs before the full-scale war, has been repeatedly hit by missiles and drones, endangering millions of households that depend on gas for heating in winter.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,119,390 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Fire breaks out at Russian gas plant after reported drone strike
A fire allegedly broke out at the Lukoil Korobkovsky gas processing plant in Kotovo, Russia, following a reported drone attack overnight on Oct. 9.
Israel, Hamas sign off on first phase of peace plan, Trump says
"I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan," U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Oct. 8.
Thursday, October 9
Pro-Trump US lawmaker to meet with Putin's envoy this month
Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna said on Oct. 8 that she will meet with Kirill Dmitriev later this month. Luna opposes all U.S. aid to Ukraine and co-sponsored the "Ukraine Fatigue Resolution" in 2023.
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