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News, views and discussion forming out of the conflict in the Ukraine. #UkraineRussianWar

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Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comOleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with PutinFrontline near Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine quiet for first time in years ahead of planned evacuation Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...

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Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukNorway and Finland leaders hold rare call with PutinThis is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.

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Russia launches 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comRussia launches 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky – Europe liveVolodymyr Zelenskyy says 16 ballistic missiles were also launched overnight despite localised truce in Russian-occupied town Continue reading...

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city OleshkyZelenskyy says ballistic missiles hit crowded areas with no military facilities nearby; truce comes amid reports of growing humanitarian crisis. What we know on day 1,707 Continue reading...

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Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukTruce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania TrumpThe ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

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Protests, tourists and the Kremlin: Georgia at a crossroads – photo essay #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comProtests, tourists and the Kremlin: Georgia at a crossroads – photo essayCitizens want greater democracy, while tourists seek out Soviet-era nostalgia, but could Russia’s war on Ukraine be the ultimate decider of country’s fate? Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...

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Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comSerbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe liveHopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian president Serbian leader ousted by student movement in seismic election Continue reading...

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Ukraine war briefing: Trilateral peace talks with Russia to restart, says Zelenskyy #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Trilateral peace talks with Russia to restart, says ZelenskyyUkraine will not discuss limits to its armed forces or enforced neutrality at November meeting, president says. What we know on day 1,706 Continue reading...

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Ella Baron on Trump’s admiration for Putin – cartoon #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Russian-occupied Crimea as UK and France conduct joint military exercise #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Russian-occupied Crimea as UK and France conduct joint military exerciseCrimea strikes cause water and power cuts; war game designed to show how Nato countries could be defended amid fears of Russian aggression. What we know on day 1,705 Continue reading...

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Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukMusk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restoredThe tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

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Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictionsVolodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’ Continue reading...

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Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukUkraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limitsThe slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian diesel tankers headed for North America, says Moscow, as US tries to revive peace talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Russian diesel tankers headed for North America, says Moscow, as US tries to revive peace talksTankers part of US-Russia deal that could see 500,000 metric tonnes of fuel supplied to world market this month. What we know on day 1,704 Continue reading...

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Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukFreed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners sayUkrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

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Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comRussia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisisPeople in Russian-occupied city facing severe shortages of food, water and electricity, with some reportedly surviving on weeds Continue reading...

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Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster', White House says #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukMelania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster', White House saysUkraine and Russia have not confirmed the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.

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The Trump-Putin love story’s next chapter: selling out Ukraine | Sidney Blumenthal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comThe Trump-Putin love story’s next chapter: selling out Ukraine | Sidney BlumenthalThe US president is portraying Zelenskyy as the villain as he strives for Russia’s approval Continue reading...

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Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comTrump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?A war of words has erupted over who is responsible for the restrictions on Starshield access in Ukraine Continue reading...

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Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukSurveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time MoscowOfficials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

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Ukraine war briefing: Uncertainty over Kyiv’s Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored service #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Uncertainty over Kyiv’s Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored serviceUS president says Starshield military communications system is back, but declines to comment on whether he spoke to Musk on the matter. What we know on day 1,703 Continue reading...

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Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's access after Starlink row #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukTrump says Musk has restored Ukraine's access after Starlink rowUkraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

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Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s flattery of Vladimir Putin – cartoon #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

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Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukUkraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talksThe three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.

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Downing Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’ #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comDowning Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’No 10 says Russian president ‘has killed thousands of people, both innocent Ukrainians and his own people’ Continue reading...

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Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukGermany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrestA Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.

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Russia strikes Kyiv hours after agreeing to US-brokered peace talks – video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comRussia strikes Kyiv hours after agreeing to US-brokered peace talks – videoRussia has carried out a massive 'demonstrative' attack on Ukraine, bombarding Kyiv with ballistic missiles just hours after Vladimir Putin said he had agreed to resume trilateral negotiations after talks with the US envoy Steve Witkoff. Strikes on Kyi...

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Donald Trump has sold out Ukraine. He makes Chamberlain look like a man of iron principle | Simon Tisdall #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comDonald Trump has sold out Ukraine. He makes Chamberlain look like a man of iron principle | Simon TisdallEurope’s leaders can no longer trust a word that comes out of Washington. No more slaps on the wrist – we need concrete steps to punish Trump Continue reading...

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The Documentary #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukThe DocumentaryHow the political influence of Russia's super-rich has faded under Vladimir Putin

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Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles – hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comRussia bombards Kyiv with missiles – hours after agreeing to resume talks with UkraineExperts say Russia is trying to destroy energy infrastructure before winter, showing US ‘appeasement and flattery’ will not achieve peace Continue reading...

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Macron hosts security council meeting ahead of planned weekend of protests – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comMacron hosts security council meeting ahead of planned weekend of protests – Europe live‘The government must hold its nerve,’ Macron told reporters earlier this week Continue reading...

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Ukraine war briefing: New peace proposals lack ‘substance’, says Kremlin after Witkoff-Putin meeting in Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: New peace proposals lack ‘substance’, says Kremlin after Witkoff-Putin meeting in RussiaUS envoy Witkoff presented Putin with proposals drafted by Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo earlier this week. What we know on day 1,702 Continue reading...

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Decoding America: Katie Zacharia and Trump’s women problem – video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comDecoding America: Katie Zacharia and Trump’s women problem – videoIn this episode of Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad look at how Katie Zacharia broke the record for shortest tenure as White House press secretary. They then look at the pattern of how women in the ...

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‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.com‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew RothSteve Witkoff’s flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow ‘has been fine on Ukraine’ Continue reading...

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Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukRosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peaceRussia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.

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Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukRussia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end warThe announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.

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Europe stands by Ukraine – but how long can that last? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comEurope stands by Ukraine – but how long can that last?As US support ebbs away, looming European elections and growing financial strains across the continent could fracture the precious coalition that has kept Ukraine afloat Continue reading...

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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukUS citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinThe 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

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Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comPutin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talksRussia unilaterally frees Stephen Hubbard after US request while Steve Witkoff praises Putin as a ‘humanitarian’ Europe live – latest updates US politics live – latest updates Continue reading...

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US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUS envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe liveThe meeting comes after the US official held ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in Norway Continue reading...

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Ukraine war briefing: US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin after ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in Norway #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin after ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in NorwayTalks in Oslo made ‘meaningful progress’ toward engaging Russia, a US official said. What we know on day 1,701 Continue reading...

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The Global Story #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukThe Global StoryWhat a Trump, Putin and Xi summit could mean for Ukraine's future.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comUS has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says ZelenskyyAdvance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ Continue reading...

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Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comNato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacksMounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargo Continue reading...

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Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukTrump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimismThe Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

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Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

theguardian.comRepublicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for UkraineGOP lawmakers threaten to pull support for president’s agenda after Russia diesel deal and sanctions pause US politics live – latest updates Continue reading...

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Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukZelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in OsloUkraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.

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Newcastle man missing fighting for Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukNewcastle man missing fighting for RussiaA mother is fighting for answers after her son went missing while fighting for Russia.

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Zelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligence #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukZelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligenceThe US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.

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My son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

bbc.co.ukMy son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for RussiaNathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.