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How Russia used parliamentary elections to legitimize occupation of Ukrainian territories
As Russia held its parliamentary elections from Sept. 18 to 20, it also organized, for the first time, the vote in Ukrainian territories that Russia illegally claims as its own. Ukraine and the European Union have rejected the vote as illegal. The purpose of holding the sham election in occupied territories goes far beyond choosing Russian lawmakers. Russia uses the elections in Ukrainian territories under military occupation to project the image that residents accept Russian rule and are inte
EU officially extends sanctions against Russia — at cost of delisting 2 oligarchs in Putin's inner circle
"What signal does this send? Frankly, astonishing and embarrassing," said Ukraine's sanctions chief Vladyslav Vlasiuk on social media.
Latvia facing 'alarming' period amid rising Russian threat in Baltics, president says
In an interview with the Kyiv Independent, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said his government is preparing for cyberattacks, information campaigns, and possible disruptions by Russia.
Zelensky meets Trump at UN amid push for Russia-Ukraine energy truce
Zelensky said earlier he is bringing "concrete security proposals and de-escalation measures that could bring the end of the war closer."
Ukraine war latest: Russia imposes restrictions near Estonian border amid mobilization concerns
*Russia imposes restrictions near Estonian border amid mobilization concerns *Ukraine confirms strikes on 2 Russian oil refineries in Ufa, Samara *SBU says it foiled FSB-linked plot to assassinate K-1 kickboxing federation president in Kyiv *Trump says he'll use Graham bill's Russia sanctions 'if necessary' *Ukraine strikes Russian drone storage and launch site in Oryol Oblast, damages 5 launchers
Russian jet-powered drones strike Kyiv, injuring 8
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said three of the injured were hospitalized, while the others received medical assistance at the scene.
About Lithuania
Lithuania is a Baltic state covering 65,300 square kilometers (25,212 square miles) with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Lithuania’s capital is Vilnius. The country is one of the top providers of military aid to Ukraine in terms of percentage of GDP, with total aid exceeding 1.7 billion euros. Lithuania hosts Ukrainian refugees, supports sanctions against Russia, and advocates for Ukraine's NATO and EU membership.
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The prevalence of drones from both sides has significantly changed assault tactics, making heavy equipment such as tanks a rare sight on the battlefield.
