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Security guarantees for Ukraine must also be acceptable to Russia, Rubio says
The remarks come ahead of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for Nov. 10–11.

Energy company warns of 'extremely serious' consequences after Russian forces strike Trypillia Thermal Power Plant
Centrenergo, Ukraine's state-owned energy company, claimed that the impact of the latest Russian strikes appears significant, though the extent of the damage is not yet clear and will require further inspection.

Germany's Merz complains about unfair burden sharing, calls EU to prioritize new Ukraine loan
"Providing this support is an indivisible responsibility shared by us all," Merz said.

Drone strike kills worker at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA says
In a separate incident, an employee at the nearby Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant was also killed by a drone, according to the IAEA.

Ukrainian forces strike elite Russian 'Rubicon' drone unit in occupied territory
The joint operation targeted the drone base in the occupied city of Berdyansk, in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The base was located 107 kilometers (66 miles) behind the front lines.

One Ukrainian soldier's bitter bargain for freedom: Ukraine’s convicts at war
Sjava reaches into his pocket for his phone using what remains of his hands. He lost all but one thumb during a mission on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. His friend Francouz is video calling him, and as Sjava answers, a voice from the other side of the screen barks a swashbuckling command: "Why don’t you stand up when you speak with me?!" Sjava convulses with laughter in his electric wheelchair, careful to keep what remains of his legs still. One is missing below the knee. His other th

About Chornobyl
Chornobyl in northern Ukraine is the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, which occurred in 1986. The site is approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Kyiv. Russian forces seized the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone on February 24, 2022, occupying the contaminated area until late March 2022 and causing disruptions to radiation monitoring. Ukrainian authorities restored control after Russian troops withdrew in the spring of 2022.
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