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UK says it's 1st country to target all of Russia's top 10 oil producers with latest round of sanctions
The U.K. announced a major new sanctions package targeting Russia's energy and shipping sectors on Nov. 12, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying now is the time to "continue to ramp up pressure on Russia to agree a full and immediate ceasefire."
Putin proposes 'humanitarian mission' in contested Kostiantynivka, says demining is necessary
Putin claimed that Russian forces control the town and said Moscow was ready to halt fighting in the area to allow civilians to evacuate. He added that if Ukrainian forces control the town, Kyiv should take similar steps, including demining the area.
Electric shock, beating, choking — Russian commander tortured civilians in occupied Oleshky, prosecutors say
The Russian soldiers detained two unarmed local residents in June 2023. The civilians endured ten days of torture in dire conditions, deprived of sufficient food, water, and basic sanitation.
Why Russian losses in Ukraine are surging — again
As the U.S., Ukraine and Russia wrap up trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the war, Russian battlefield losses continue to mount for another week. After October saw Russian forces suffer their highest monthly personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Kremlin set another grim record in November, losing 2,980 troops in a single day on Nov. 8. The intensification of Russian military operations ahead of renewed peace efforts is far from unprecedented, following a p
Ukrainian serviceman recruited by Russia's FSB to help kill airborne brigade commander, SBU says
The investigation revealed that the serviceman "attracted the attention" of Russian intelligence while seeking romantic relationships on Telegram dating channels.
Moscow youth raids spark mobilization fears as Russia struggles to recruit soldiers
Russian police detained hundreds of young people in Moscow on Nov. 7, handing some of them military summonses, as Russia struggles to recruit enough men for its war against Ukraine. While the raid sparked questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to recruit more soldiers through its crackdown on youth gatherings, experts say the raids may be another tool to control young Russians. Russia has developed several ways to pressure people into joining the military, including offering military co
About Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is Russia's president, a position he has held since 2012 and previously from 2000 to 2008, following his tenure as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Born on October 7, 1952, Putin served as a KGB officer before entering politics in the 1990s and consolidating authoritarian control over Russia's political system.
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Kyiv has urged its partners to speed up aircraft deliveries, which are expected to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, including its ability to intercept Russian attack drones, Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 11.
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