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Friday, October 10
Trump admin reportedly proposes banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes
The move follows growing frustration among American airlines, which have been barred from flying over Russia since 2022, while Chinese carriers continue to use the route.
Russian MiG-31 fighter jet crashed in western region during landing, Moscow says
The MiG-31, a twin-seat supersonic aircraft capable of carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, has been widely used by Russia to strike targets deep inside Ukraine.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,120,510 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Friday, October 10
Trump meets with Stubb, vows to defend Finland in case of Russian attack
During a White House meeting on Oct. 9, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “vigorously” defend Finland if Russia attacked it.
Friday, October 10
'Missiles, one after another' — Child killed, over 20 injured across Ukraine as Russian strike causes blackouts in Kyiv
"From the explosions that just occurred — a ballistic missile attack is ongoing. Missiles one after another, air defense is active," Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said.
Thursday, October 9
Oil prices dip modestly amid Gaza ceasefire, stalled Ukraine peace talks
Oil prices dropped slightly on Oct. 9 after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, easing concerns about continued fighting in the region. Prices had risen just a day earlier in response to stalled peace talks in Ukraine.
About Crimea
Russia invaded Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in February 2014 amid the deadliest days of the EuroMaidan Revolution. Around 30,000 Russian troops crossed into Crimea, taking hold of the peninsula by early March 2014. Russia has continued to occupy Crimea ever since. Crimea covers an area of around 27,000 square kilometers (10,400 square miles), roughly the same size as the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
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