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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky 'not sure' Russia wants to stop strikes on energy infrastructure

Key developments on Sept. 14: * Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets, Kyiv unaware of deal * Russian general involved in Donetsk offensives reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike * Russia using Belarusian LTE networks, relay stations for mass drone attacks on Ukraine, Kyiv says * Drone strikes near Polish border show Putin's 'desperation,' NATO's Rutte says U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sept. 14 that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt strikes on

Russia's cinemas may lose their backdoor access to Hollywood blockbusters

After years of illegal screenings, Russians may soon lose access to major foreign films in their cinemas. Since 2022, "pre-screening entertainment" — as the practice is known locally — has allowed Russian cinema-goers to watch Hollywood blockbusters, even as these cannot be legally distributed due to international sanctions imposed after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "Essentially, people buy tickets for a domestic film, but are shown an American blockbuster, technically f

About Reconstruction

Ukraine's reconstruction effort addresses damage estimated at at least $588 billion, according to a World Bank assessment. Russia's full-scale invasion has destroyed or damaged millions of residential buildings, thousands of schools and hospitals, and critical infrastructure across multiple oblasts. International donors and financial institutions coordinate recovery programs through mechanisms including the Multi-Agency Donor Coordination Platform.

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