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contrast Trump's gushing over MBS with how he treated Zelenskyy
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
contrast Trump's gushing over MBS with how he treated Zelenskyy
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🇷🇺🇺🇦A Russian mother sounds disappointed to learn her son is alive and being treated well by Ukrainians in captivity — as if her hopes for a new Lada, potatoes, or compensation have just collapsed.
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🇷🇺🇺🇦A Russian mother sounds disappointed to learn her son is alive and being treated well by Ukrainians in captivity — as if her hopes for a new Lada, potatoes, or compensation have just collapsed.
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⚡️ Russian troops are using Ukrainian civilians as human shields during their push on Pokrovsk.
Investigators say soldiers from Russia’s 506th Brigade forced a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old child to walk ahead of them as they advanced, a clear war crime.
Investigators say soldiers from Russia’s 506th Brigade forced a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old child to walk ahead of them as they advanced, a clear war crime.
Russian Troops Use Civilians as Human Shields in Pokrovsk, SBU Reports
The SBU has reported a war crime by Russian forces in Donetsk, using civilians as human shields during an assault on Pokrovsk, violating international law.
united24media.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
⚡️ Russian troops are using Ukrainian civilians as human shields during their push on Pokrovsk.
Investigators say soldiers from Russia’s 506th Brigade forced a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old child to walk ahead of them as they advanced, a clear war crime.
Investigators say soldiers from Russia’s 506th Brigade forced a man, a woman, and a 13-year-old child to walk ahead of them as they advanced, a clear war crime.
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A coalition of Ukrainian & EU civil society groups urges PM @albomp.bsky.social to close Australia’s Russian oil refining loophole. While the EU & UK banned it, Australia imports “laundered” Russian fuels, sending ~$1.3B to Russia. Close the loophole. Stop funding the war. @razomwestand.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A coalition of Ukrainian & EU civil society groups urges PM @albomp.bsky.social to close Australia’s Russian oil refining loophole. While the EU & UK banned it, Australia imports “laundered” Russian fuels, sending ~$1.3B to Russia. Close the loophole. Stop funding the war. @razomwestand.bsky.social
President #Zelenskyy thanked #Spain for €1B annual defense support, €300M new aid (including air defense missiles), €200M+ for energy/SAFE programs, and praised Spain’s leadership in European solidarity with #Ukraine.
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
President #Zelenskyy thanked #Spain for €1B annual defense support, €300M new aid (including air defense missiles), €200M+ for energy/SAFE programs, and praised Spain’s leadership in European solidarity with #Ukraine.
The White House will meet with russian Orthodox Church-linked lobbyists this week to discuss alleged "church persecution" in #Ukraine, amid Republican calls to investigate russian influence through US-based Orthodox churches.
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
Білий дім прийме повʼязаних з РПЦ лобістів, говоритимуть про "утиски церкви" в Україні
Лобісти та духовенство, пов'язані з Російською православною церквою проводять цього тижня кампанію в Капітолії, включно із зустрічами з представниками адміністрації Дональда Трампа, повідомляє The Hil...
interfax.com.ua
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The White House will meet with russian Orthodox Church-linked lobbyists this week to discuss alleged "church persecution" in #Ukraine, amid Republican calls to investigate russian influence through US-based Orthodox churches.
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
Trump has told a reporter not to "embarrass" the Saudi crown prince by asking a question about the death of US journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"As far as this gentlemen is concerned, he's done a phenomenal job," Trump says, referring to the crown prince.
news.sky.com/liveblog-web...
"As far as this gentlemen is concerned, he's done a phenomenal job," Trump says, referring to the crown prince.
news.sky.com/liveblog-web...
Trump latest: President hosts Saudi crown prince - as key Epstein files vote moved forward
The US Congress votes this evening on a bill forcing the release of all the Epstein files, with Donald Trump saying he would sign it. Before then, the Saudi crown prince is at the White House to meet ...
news.sky.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Trump has told a reporter not to "embarrass" the Saudi crown prince by asking a question about the death of US journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"As far as this gentlemen is concerned, he's done a phenomenal job," Trump says, referring to the crown prince.
news.sky.com/liveblog-web...
"As far as this gentlemen is concerned, he's done a phenomenal job," Trump says, referring to the crown prince.
news.sky.com/liveblog-web...
16% of those held in Ukrainian captivity are Ukrainian citizens mobilized by russia to flight in #Ukraine - including 6% from Crimea, per Dmytro Usov.
A bill in parliament may allow their release and reintegration into society.
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
A bill in parliament may allow their release and reintegration into society.
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
Коордштаб: В українському полоні 16% - громадяни України
Близько 16% осіб, які зараз перебувають у полоні в Україні, – це українські громадяни. З них 6% – це кримчани, повідомив секретар Координаційного штабу з питань поводження з військовополоненими, брига...
interfax.com.ua
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
16% of those held in Ukrainian captivity are Ukrainian citizens mobilized by russia to flight in #Ukraine - including 6% from Crimea, per Dmytro Usov.
A bill in parliament may allow their release and reintegration into society.
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
A bill in parliament may allow their release and reintegration into society.
interfax.com.ua/news/general...
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16% of prisoners of war held captive by Ukraine are Ukrainians mobilized by russia in occupied lands, Dmytro Usov of the POW Coordination HQs informed.
When Belgian govt thinks that the largest threat to them is russian lawsuits or African investors leaving, they must do an urgent reality check.
When Belgian govt thinks that the largest threat to them is russian lawsuits or African investors leaving, they must do an urgent reality check.
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
16% of prisoners of war held captive by Ukraine are Ukrainians mobilized by russia in occupied lands, Dmytro Usov of the POW Coordination HQs informed.
When Belgian govt thinks that the largest threat to them is russian lawsuits or African investors leaving, they must do an urgent reality check.
When Belgian govt thinks that the largest threat to them is russian lawsuits or African investors leaving, they must do an urgent reality check.
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⚡️ A 17-year-old Ukrainian kickboxing champion was killed by a Russian strike while running for shelter.
Karyna Bakhur was days away from turning 18 and heading to Austria for the World Cup.
Karyna Bakhur was days away from turning 18 and heading to Austria for the World Cup.
November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
⚡️ A 17-year-old Ukrainian kickboxing champion was killed by a Russian strike while running for shelter.
Karyna Bakhur was days away from turning 18 and heading to Austria for the World Cup.
Karyna Bakhur was days away from turning 18 and heading to Austria for the World Cup.
General Staff of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems to carry out a precision strike against military targets on the territory of russia.
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems to carry out a precision strike against military targets on the territo...
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems to carry out a precision strike against military targets on the territo...
liveuamap.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
General Staff of the Armed Forces of #Ukraine: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully used ATACMS tactical missile systems to carry out a precision strike against military targets on the territory of russia.
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
MI5 names two people in alert to UK MPs and peers about Chinese espionage
Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to ‘obtain non-public and insider insights’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to ‘obtain non-public and insider insights’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
MI5 names two people in alert to MPs and peers about Chinese espionage
Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to ‘obtain non-public and insider insights’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
MI5 names two people in alert to UK MPs and peers about Chinese espionage
Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to ‘obtain non-public and insider insights’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to ‘obtain non-public and insider insights’
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Two Ukrainian citizens who long worked for russian intelligence have been identified as the suspects behind two acts of sabotage on Poland's rail network, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
One suspect had already been convicted in absentia of acts of sabotage in #Ukraine, Tusk told parliament.
One suspect had already been convicted in absentia of acts of sabotage in #Ukraine, Tusk told parliament.
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Two Ukrainian citizens who long worked for russian intelligence have been identified as the suspects behind two acts of sabotage on Poland's rail network, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
One suspect had already been convicted in absentia of acts of sabotage in #Ukraine, Tusk told parliament.
One suspect had already been convicted in absentia of acts of sabotage in #Ukraine, Tusk told parliament.
President #Zelenskyy honoured Sister Maria Lucia Karam Padia with the Order of Princess Olga for her 40+ humanitarian trips to #Ukraine, delivering aid, prayer, and support to soldiers and civilians.
He expressed gratitude to all who stand with Ukraine in its struggle.
He expressed gratitude to all who stand with Ukraine in its struggle.
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
President #Zelenskyy honoured Sister Maria Lucia Karam Padia with the Order of Princess Olga for her 40+ humanitarian trips to #Ukraine, delivering aid, prayer, and support to soldiers and civilians.
He expressed gratitude to all who stand with Ukraine in its struggle.
He expressed gratitude to all who stand with Ukraine in its struggle.
Explosions were reported in #Dnipro city, - ballistic missiles strikes
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
Explosions were reported in Dnipro city, - ballistic missiles strikes Dnipro - Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com
Explosions were reported in Dnipro city, - ballistic missiles strikes. Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent global news and information site dedicated to factual reporting o...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Explosions were reported in #Dnipro city, - ballistic missiles strikes
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
Source: liveuamap.com/en/2025/18-n...
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Russia’s regime is now turning on its own pro-war bloggers. Once useful mouthpieces, Z-bloggers like Roman Alyokhin and Tatyana Montyan are now facing charges ranging from “foreign agent” status to terrorism. Their crime? Criticizing the military’s failures.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Russia’s regime is now turning on its own pro-war bloggers. Once useful mouthpieces, Z-bloggers like Roman Alyokhin and Tatyana Montyan are now facing charges ranging from “foreign agent” status to terrorism. Their crime? Criticizing the military’s failures.
russian offensive on Myrnohrad reaches breaking point as infiltration tactics fail
russian forces are turning to scorched-earth tactics after repeated failed assaults on Myrnohrad, with the chance to encircle the strategic town slipping away.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/18/f...
russian forces are turning to scorched-earth tactics after repeated failed assaults on Myrnohrad, with the chance to encircle the strategic town slipping away.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/18/f...
euromaidanpress.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
russian offensive on Myrnohrad reaches breaking point as infiltration tactics fail
russian forces are turning to scorched-earth tactics after repeated failed assaults on Myrnohrad, with the chance to encircle the strategic town slipping away.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/18/f...
russian forces are turning to scorched-earth tactics after repeated failed assaults on Myrnohrad, with the chance to encircle the strategic town slipping away.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/18/f...
#UK MPs and parliamentarians have been warned of new attempts to spy on them by China.
The security service M15 sent a warning to those working in Westminster about two recruitment headhunters to watch out for who are working for Chinese security services.
news.sky.com/story/parlia...
The security service M15 sent a warning to those working in Westminster about two recruitment headhunters to watch out for who are working for Chinese security services.
news.sky.com/story/parlia...
Parliamentarians warned of new spying attempts from China-linked agents
A statement sent to people working in Westminster - seen by Sky News - says two headhunters were working for Chinese security services. The warning was sent after MI5 issued an alert.
news.sky.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#UK MPs and parliamentarians have been warned of new attempts to spy on them by China.
The security service M15 sent a warning to those working in Westminster about two recruitment headhunters to watch out for who are working for Chinese security services.
news.sky.com/story/parlia...
The security service M15 sent a warning to those working in Westminster about two recruitment headhunters to watch out for who are working for Chinese security services.
news.sky.com/story/parlia...
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Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla, representing the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation, Barcelona, has visited Ukraine 40 times. Her first visit was back in 2015, after Russia annexed Crime and invaded Donbas.
Sister María and the Foundation have helped Ukraine so much over the years.
Sister María and the Foundation have helped Ukraine so much over the years.
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla, representing the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation, Barcelona, has visited Ukraine 40 times. Her first visit was back in 2015, after Russia annexed Crime and invaded Donbas.
Sister María and the Foundation have helped Ukraine so much over the years.
Sister María and the Foundation have helped Ukraine so much over the years.
In Spain, President #Zelenskyy meets defense manufacturers to secure radars, drones, and gear - boosting Ukraine’s protection.
Talks with PM Sánchez aim to strengthen bilateral defense ties and EU integration.
Talks with PM Sánchez aim to strengthen bilateral defense ties and EU integration.
November 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
In Spain, President #Zelenskyy meets defense manufacturers to secure radars, drones, and gear - boosting Ukraine’s protection.
Talks with PM Sánchez aim to strengthen bilateral defense ties and EU integration.
Talks with PM Sánchez aim to strengthen bilateral defense ties and EU integration.
Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to November 18, 2025 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine
🔷 Yesterday 960 enemy, killed or wounded
🔷 Yesterday 960 enemy, killed or wounded
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to November 18, 2025 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine
🔷 Yesterday 960 enemy, killed or wounded
🔷 Yesterday 960 enemy, killed or wounded
President #Zelenskyy thanked France’s Kernic Solidarites & National Committee of #Fishermen for supplying anti-drone nets, protecting lives in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and eastern #Ukraine from drone attacks.
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
President #Zelenskyy thanked France’s Kernic Solidarites & National Committee of #Fishermen for supplying anti-drone nets, protecting lives in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and eastern #Ukraine from drone attacks.
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 18, 2025 (1/2)
■ Weather conditions added to the dashboard
■ Engagements and casualties down from the previous day
■ Drone losses up but still below average; modest land-based equipment losses
■ ...
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■ Weather conditions added to the dashboard
■ Engagements and casualties down from the previous day
■ Drone losses up but still below average; modest land-based equipment losses
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/vDIMcx2o1es
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — NOV 18, 2025 (1/2)
■ Weather conditions added to the dashboard
■ Engagements and casualties down from the previous day
■ Drone losses up but still below average; modest land-based equipment losses
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/vDIMcx2o1es
■ Weather conditions added to the dashboard
■ Engagements and casualties down from the previous day
■ Drone losses up but still below average; modest land-based equipment losses
■ ...
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/vDIMcx2o1es
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🪫Power outage has started in my region in Lviv. Russia is a terrorist state!
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🪫Power outage has started in my region in Lviv. Russia is a terrorist state!