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Moscow funneled $39 million into Moldova ahead of presidential election in attempt to influence results, Moldovan authorities say

Moscow funneled a total of $39 million in a scheme led by a pro-Russian oligarch aimed at influencing election results by paying ordinary citizens to vote against closer ties with the West, the country's national police chief said on Oct. 24. Ilan Shor, a Moldovan-Israeli tycoon, is accused of laundering the money and orchestrating the […]

Ukraine

October 24, 2024

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Georgians head out to vote in parliamentary elections, tensions run high at some polling stations

Parliamentary elections in Georgia are underway on Oct. 26 which will determine if the Moscow-friendly Georgian Dream party will remain in power. A large rally with tens of thousands of Georgians in support of the country's accession to the European Union was held in Tbilisi's Freedom Square on Oct. 20 ahead of the vote. Georgia […]

Ukraine

October 26, 2024

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Zelensky claims PM Modi can help end war in 'Times of India' interview

President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the potential role of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in mediating peace talks to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. "Modi is the PM of a really huge country from the perspective of population, economy, influence and impact. Such a country cannot just say we are interested in the end of […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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Zelensky asked US for Tomahawk missiles as part of victory plan's secret part, NYT reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. as part of the "non-nuclear deterrence package" in his victory plan, the New York Times reported on Oct. 29, citing undisclosed U.S. officials. Zelensky’s victory plan comprises five points with three classified parts. The third point refers to non-nuclear deterrence, a part of which is […]

Ukraine

October 29, 2024

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Parts of Pokrovsk will be blocked for city's defense, authorities say

Parts of the city of Pokrovsk will be blocked off due to defense preparations, Serhii Dobriak, head of the Pokrovsk military administration, told Suspilne on Oct. 30. The embattled front-line city of Pokrovsk has been a focal point of Russia's offensive in the Donetsk sector in recent months. The city is a key logistics hub […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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Russian butter prices soar, rise in supermarket dairy thefts reported

The price of butter in Russia has soared nearly 25% since the beginning of 2024, Russian media reported on Oct. 31, prompting a spate of thefts in supermarkets across the country. Reuters reported that the price of one brand had risen by 34% since the start of the year and currently cost 239.96 roubles ($2.47). […]

Ukraine

November 1, 2024

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Russia launches hours-long drone attack on Kyiv for second consecutive night

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia launched its latest overnight drone strike on Ukraine, targeting the capital in an attack that lasted over five hours, city officials reported on Nov. 3. Several waves of explosions were heard in Kyiv throughout the night. Debris from intercepted drones struck multiple city […]

Ukraine

November 3, 2024

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Ukrainian electronic warfare could indirectly affect smartphone clock while repelling drone attacks, General Staff says

There may be disruptions in the operation of smartphone clocks due to electronic warfare (EW) used to repel Russian air attacks, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Nov. 5. Users in Ukraine have begun to experience more frequent automatic time changes on their smartphones due to the activation of electronic warfare systems […]

Ukraine

November 5, 2024

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Russian attack on Kharkiv injures at least 16

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia attacked Kharkiv in the early hours of Nov. 8, hitting a residential building and injuring at least 18 people. A KAB guided aerial bomb hit a 12-story apartment building in the city's Saltivskyi district, causing a fire and destroying multiple floors, Kharkiv Mayor […]

Ukraine

November 7, 2024

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American AI company Vantiq launches project to develop smart cities in Ukraine

U.S based tech company Vantiq has donated AI software worth $500,000 to develop smart cities in Ukraine, the company’s Vice President of Partnerships David Sprinzen said at the Summit of Mayors in Kyiv on Nov. 8. “We can help Ukraine tackle the challenges they have right now, and then use the same technology architecture to […]

Ukraine

November 9, 2024

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Opinion: Trump holds all the cards in Ukraine’s peace gamble — will he use them?

It’s extraordinary how the fortunes of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have changed since they last met in 2019. Back then, at the G20 summit in Canada, Trump was embroiled in domestic legal issues, the Mueller report, and accusations of being Moscow’s candidate. This image wasn’t helped by the disastrous summit […]

Ukraine

November 11, 2024

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Trump names Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth as incoming US Defense Secretary

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. President-elect Donald Trump has named Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth as the incoming U.S. Defense Secretary, Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Nov. 12. "Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the […]

Ukraine

November 12, 2024

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