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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 Odesa Oblast
The region in Ukraine’s southwest covers 33,310 square kilometers (12,861 square miles) along Ukraine's Black Sea coast, with a population of approximately 2.4 million and Odesa city as its administrative center. Odesa Oblast borders Moldova to the west, and Romania across the delta of the Danube. Odesa Oblast serves as Ukraine's main maritime trade gateway and has faced repeated Russian missile and drone strikes targeting port infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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