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Editor's note: The story has been updated with the latest developments. The joint U.S.-Israel attack against Iran just gave Hungary fresh ammunition in its crusade against the EU sanctions on Russia. In the wake of Israeli attacks against Iranian oil facilities and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices briefly climbed above the $100‑per‑barrel mark for the first time since 2022. Hungary's leader Viktor Orban urged the EU on March 9 to lift sanctions on Russian energ

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At least 9 killed, 44 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past day

Russia launched 99 attack drones — including 70 Shahed-type drones — at Ukraine over the past day, the Air Force reported

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Moscow's own assessments reveal staggering Russian losses in Ukraine, intelligence suggests

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