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Poland to transfer 2 MiG-29 jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone technology, Polish official says
The proposed exchange comes after several months of negotiations between Kyiv and Warsaw.
What Russia's military buildup during Oleshky ceasefire could mean for Kherson Oblast
After several days of quiet, the familiar buzzing of FPV drones and near-constant rumble of artillery fire have returned to Kherson. The sounds quickly drowned out the sense of security that had settled in during a ceasefire, replacing it with fear and uncertainty. For five days, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1, the ceasefire in Kherson Oblast, intended to evacuate civilians from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, gave Kherson residents a short reprieve from constant Russian strikes. Separated from R
The quiet death of Novaya Gazeta: How a once-powerful newspaper refused to leave Russia — and slowly lost its voice
Novaya Gazeta, once one of Russia’s most influential independent newspapers, shut down on Monday, bringing an end to an institution that had survived years of Kremlin pressure but had been steadily stripped of its staff, reach and ability to publish. The newspaper announced its closure on Oct. 30, citing relentless pressure from Russia’s security services. In recent years, Russian authorities have blocked its website, arrested members of its staff on dubious charges, and branded its journalist
As old allies leave US Congress, Ukraine must find new champions
With headlines about the blue wave in the U.S. midterm elections still dominating front pages a week later, Washington's shifting political mood is creating new challenges for Ukrainian advocates on the Hill. The elections swept away many moderate Republicans who had long served as pillars of bipartisan support for Ukraine in Congress. There will also be changes on the Democratic side of the pro-Ukraine coalition, as some lawmakers are set to leave office in January. The new political climate
South Korea-Ukraine relations begin to thaw after Paris meeting
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked South Korea for its support for Ukrainian sovereignty, before saying "I am convinced that further steps lie ahead of us towards the full normalization of bilateral relations."
Ukrainian strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 30%, Reuters reports
Over the past week, Ukrainian attacks disrupted operations or caused emergency situations at nine of Russia's 35 major refineries, according to Reuters.
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In the new layout of the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship, which is due to take place in Canada from Dec. 26, 2026, to Jan. 5, 2027, Russia will place tenth. As the lowest-ranked team, Norway will move down to Division 1A.
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