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Experts believe that, so far, Germany has been ill-prepared — both militarily and mentally — for Russian provocations. They also warn against the idea that ending support for Ukraine would make Germany safer.

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al-monitor.com | 9 hrs. 41 min. ago

Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit

#Meet #Meeting #Russia #Ukraine #United States

KYIV, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine, the United States and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting and other venues are also possible, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.The Group of 20 major economies, which includes the US and Russia but not Ukraine, is due to hold a summit in Miami in December.

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kyivpost.com | 10 hrs. ago

Ukraine Rebuts Russian Claims of Major Autumn Land Gains

#over #Russia #Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine spokesperson Major Andrii Kovalov has refuted claims by Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov alleging the capture of over 1,800 square kilometers and 92 settlements since Sept. 1. Kovalov clarified that Ukrainian forces have liberated more territory than lost this autumn, confirming that Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Orikhiv, and Velykomykhailivka remain under Ukrainian control while frontline positions near Zaporizhzhia hold stable.

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ft.com | 10 hrs. 21 min. ago

Zelenskyy says Starlink speed limits in Ukraine are a ‘planned operation’

#attack #Russia #Ukraine

President says restrictions only apply in Ukraine and are hampering efforts to intercept Russian attacks

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kyivpost.com | 14 hrs. 13 min. ago

Russian Aerial Bomb Strike Hits Sloviansk High-Rises, Killing 1

#Russia #strike #team

Russian tactical aviation struck a residential district in Sloviansk with FAB-250 bombs early Saturday, Oct. 17, killing one person, injuring 10, and damaging eight high-rise apartment buildings. Emergency teams conducted search-and-rescue operations amid a wider overnight Russian barrage that also hit Vinnytsia, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

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nytimes.com | 1 days ago

Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters

#Israel #Russia

One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.

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foreignpolicy.com | 1 days ago

Europe Can Flag Ships to Keep the Black Sea Open

#flag #Russia

The price of deterring Russia is accepting a share of the risk.

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pewresearch.org | 1 days ago

How Do Americans Feel About G20 Countries?

#Australia #Canada #Italy #Japan #Russia

Ahead of this year's G20 summit, most Americans rate Australia, Canada, Japan, Italy and other members warmly. Sentiment is coldest toward Russia.

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dw.com | 1 days ago

At summit, EU leaders pledge support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy

#Russia #self-defense #Ukraine

President Zelenskyy has received words of encouragement from EU leaders, who pledged support for Ukraine's self-defense against Russia. This comes as winter approaches and the US seems to be withdrawing support.

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Millions of Ukrainians Could Flee Again This Winter: UN

#attack #Heat #return #Russia #Ukraine

Millions of Ukrainians who returned home after fleeing Russia’s full-scale invasion risk being displaced again this winter as Russian attacks damage electricity, heating and water systems, the UN’s migration agency warned. Nearly 3.6 million remain displaced inside Ukraine, while humanitarian funding remains critically low.

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dw.com | 1 days ago

EU summit: European leaders pledge support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy

#Russia #self-defense #Ukraine

President Zelenskyy has received words of encouragement from EU leaders who pledged support for Ukraine's self-defense against Russia on Friday as winter approaches and the US seems to be withdrawing support.

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