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⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck a Russian-controlled thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast overnight on Nov. 18, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck a Russian-controlled thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast overnight on Nov. 18, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine reportedly strikes thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast
Purported videos posted on social media appear to show a large explosion and subsequent fire emanating from the Zuivska Thermal Power Plant in the occupied community of Zuhres in Donetsk Oblast, follo...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
⚡️Ukraine reportedly strikes thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck a Russian-controlled thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast overnight on Nov. 18, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck a Russian-controlled thermal power plant in occupied Donetsk Oblast overnight on Nov. 18, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
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⚡️Poland in 'pre-war' period amid increased Russian sabotage efforts, top Polish general says.
Poland in 'pre-war' period amid increased Russian sabotage efforts, top Polish general says
Russia has begun preparing for war with Poland as Moscow continues to escale its cyberattack and acts of sabotage on Polish soil, the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces Wieslaw Kuku...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
⚡️Poland in 'pre-war' period amid increased Russian sabotage efforts, top Polish general says.
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A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has started discussions with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv, after the country requested assistance from the organization in September 2025 to help cushion its stretched finances.
IMF and Ukraine begin talks for new loan program amid looming financing shortfall
"The discussions will cover the authorities’ economic policy objectives (...) and structural policies to strengthen governance, combat corruption, and enhance growth," Priscilla Toffano, the IMF's rep...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has started discussions with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv, after the country requested assistance from the organization in September 2025 to help cushion its stretched finances.
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⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Russia bombed itself 8 times in 11 days, HUR intercepted call suggests.
Ukraine war latest updates: Russia bombed itself 8 times in 11 days, HUR intercepted call suggests (7)
Live coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates, updated 7 times today. A Russian woman living in Belgorod Oblast has said that Russian Forces dropped eight bom...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: Russia bombed itself 8 times in 11 days, HUR intercepted call suggests.
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⚡️ As reparations loan talks stall, EU proposes 90 billion euro grant to cover Ukraine's financing needs.
Based on IMF estimates, the EU expects that if the Russia-Ukraine war ends in 2026, Kyiv will face a financial gap of 135.7 billion euros ($157 billion) in the 2026-2027 period.
Based on IMF estimates, the EU expects that if the Russia-Ukraine war ends in 2026, Kyiv will face a financial gap of 135.7 billion euros ($157 billion) in the 2026-2027 period.
As reparations loan talks stall, EU proposes 90 billion euro grant to cover Ukraine's financing needs
Based on International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates, the EU expects that if the Russia-Ukraine war ends in 2026, Kyiv will face a financial gap of 135.7 billion euros ($157 billion).
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November 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
⚡️ As reparations loan talks stall, EU proposes 90 billion euro grant to cover Ukraine's financing needs.
Based on IMF estimates, the EU expects that if the Russia-Ukraine war ends in 2026, Kyiv will face a financial gap of 135.7 billion euros ($157 billion) in the 2026-2027 period.
Based on IMF estimates, the EU expects that if the Russia-Ukraine war ends in 2026, Kyiv will face a financial gap of 135.7 billion euros ($157 billion) in the 2026-2027 period.
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⚡️ Russia's flagship oil price drops as buyers retreat ahead of US sanctions.
Discounts on Urals relative to Brent reached $23.5 per barrel, the widest gap since June 2023.
Discounts on Urals relative to Brent reached $23.5 per barrel, the widest gap since June 2023.
Russia's flagship oil price drops as buyers retreat ahead of US sanctions
Discounts on Urals relative to Brent reached $23.5 per barrel, the widest gap since June 2023.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
⚡️ Russia's flagship oil price drops as buyers retreat ahead of US sanctions.
Discounts on Urals relative to Brent reached $23.5 per barrel, the widest gap since June 2023.
Discounts on Urals relative to Brent reached $23.5 per barrel, the widest gap since June 2023.
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⚡️ Update: Ukraine aims to acquire 8 SAMP/T air defense systems under new defense deals with France, Zelensky says.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Ukraine would be the first to deploy a new generation of this system currently under development.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Ukraine would be the first to deploy a new generation of this system currently under development.
Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale jets, Zelensky says after signing defense declaration with Macron
Zelensky told TF1-LCI news channel that Ukraine aims to buy 100 Dassault-made Rafale fighters, a 4.5-generation multirole aircraft.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
⚡️ Update: Ukraine aims to acquire 8 SAMP/T air defense systems under new defense deals with France, Zelensky says.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Ukraine would be the first to deploy a new generation of this system currently under development.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Ukraine would be the first to deploy a new generation of this system currently under development.
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Russia is using Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese machine tools to manufacture guided bombs and missile parts. OSINT investigators identified Okuma (Japan) and Hision (China) equipment on Russian bomb assembly lines, and Taiwanese AKIRA SEIKI and ECOM machines for missile systems like Iskander.
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Russia is using Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese machine tools to manufacture guided bombs and missile parts. OSINT investigators identified Okuma (Japan) and Hision (China) equipment on Russian bomb assembly lines, and Taiwanese AKIRA SEIKI and ECOM machines for missile systems like Iskander.
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⚡ Ukraine and Greece sign US gas deal to secure winter supply amid continued Russian strikes on energy infrastructure
Ukraine and Greece sign US gas deal to secure winter supply
Ukraine and Greece have signed a deal to import American liquefied natural gas to Ukraine for the first quarter of 2026, as the country seeks to secure energy supplies amid continued Russian strikes o...
kyivindependent.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
⚡ Ukraine and Greece sign US gas deal to secure winter supply amid continued Russian strikes on energy infrastructure
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Nataliia Khodemchuk, widow of the first victim of the Chornobyl disaster, died in a Russian attack on Kyiv; Russian troops reportedly shot dead two captured Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers; and more.
Ukraine war latest: Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later
Key developments on Nov. 15-16.
* Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later
* Kyiv, Moscow reach deal on prisoner exchange to free 1,200 Ukrainians
* Russia...
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November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nataliia Khodemchuk, widow of the first victim of the Chornobyl disaster, died in a Russian attack on Kyiv; Russian troops reportedly shot dead two captured Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers; and more.
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⚡️Europe must stay patient as prospects for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire remain distant, Finnish president says.
Europe must stay patient as prospects for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire remain distant, Finnish president says
"I'm not very optimistic about achieving a ceasefire or the beginning of peace negotiations, at least this year," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, adding that to "get something going" by March ...
kyivindependent.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
⚡️Europe must stay patient as prospects for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire remain distant, Finnish president says.
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A Finnish court has refused to lift the seizure of the luxury yacht Divina Barbara, linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Eduard Khudainatov. A Swiss-Belgian businessman failed to convince the court he was the true owner. Khudainatov’s assets have been under scrutiny across Europe since 2022.
November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A Finnish court has refused to lift the seizure of the luxury yacht Divina Barbara, linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Eduard Khudainatov. A Swiss-Belgian businessman failed to convince the court he was the true owner. Khudainatov’s assets have been under scrutiny across Europe since 2022.
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Railway damage was found near Warsaw on a line to Ukraine, with photos showing a rupture and cord resembling detonating cord. Polish PM Donald Tusk said sabotage cannot be ruled out, with services investigating.
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Railway damage was found near Warsaw on a line to Ukraine, with photos showing a rupture and cord resembling detonating cord. Polish PM Donald Tusk said sabotage cannot be ruled out, with services investigating.
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⚡️Blackout in occupied Donetsk amid reported strike on electric substation.
Blackouts have been reported in occupied Donetsk amid a strike on a nearby electric substation, local media reported late on Nov. 16.
Blackouts have been reported in occupied Donetsk amid a strike on a nearby electric substation, local media reported late on Nov. 16.
Blackout in occupied Donetsk amid reported strike on electric substation
Blackouts have been reported in occupied Donetsk amid a strike on a nearby electric substation, local media reported late on Nov. 16.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
⚡️Blackout in occupied Donetsk amid reported strike on electric substation.
Blackouts have been reported in occupied Donetsk amid a strike on a nearby electric substation, local media reported late on Nov. 16.
Blackouts have been reported in occupied Donetsk amid a strike on a nearby electric substation, local media reported late on Nov. 16.
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⚡️US lawmakers drafting sanctions bill targeting countries doing business with Russia, Trump says.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 16 that congressional Republicans are preparing legislation that would impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 16 that congressional Republicans are preparing legislation that would impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia.
US lawmakers drafting sanctions bill targeting countries doing business with Russia, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 16 that congressional Republicans are preparing legislation that would impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
⚡️US lawmakers drafting sanctions bill targeting countries doing business with Russia, Trump says.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 16 that congressional Republicans are preparing legislation that would impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Nov. 16 that congressional Republicans are preparing legislation that would impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Trump is now threatening “very severe sanctions” against countries continuing cooperation with Russia. At this point, few take these warnings seriously, especially given his record and shifting positions.
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Trump is now threatening “very severe sanctions” against countries continuing cooperation with Russia. At this point, few take these warnings seriously, especially given his record and shifting positions.
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⚡️ Mike Pompeo joins advisory board of scrutinized Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of a Ukrainian defense company known for its Flamingo long-range missiles, AP reported.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of a Ukrainian defense company known for its Flamingo long-range missiles, AP reported.
Mike Pompeo joins advisory board of scrutinized Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of a Ukrainian defense company known for its Flamingo long-range missiles, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Nov. 17, citin...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
⚡️ Mike Pompeo joins advisory board of scrutinized Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of a Ukrainian defense company known for its Flamingo long-range missiles, AP reported.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of a Ukrainian defense company known for its Flamingo long-range missiles, AP reported.
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Ukraine struck the 500 kV “Veshkayma” substation in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region overnight. Local authorities confirmed the attack, and NASA FIRMS heat maps show elevated thermal activity at the site. The substation had only recently been partially restored, now it’s hit again.
November 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Ukraine struck the 500 kV “Veshkayma” substation in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region overnight. Local authorities confirmed the attack, and NASA FIRMS heat maps show elevated thermal activity at the site. The substation had only recently been partially restored, now it’s hit again.
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⚡️ Zelensky arrives in France for defense talks with Macron.
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in France on Nov. 17, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him ahead of expected talks on strengthening Ukrainian-French cooperation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in France on Nov. 17, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him ahead of expected talks on strengthening Ukrainian-French cooperation.
Zelensky arrives in France for defense talks with Macron
The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in the "energy, economic, and defense fields," as well as progress in preparing security guarantees for Ukraine under the "Coalition of the Willing" ...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
⚡️ Zelensky arrives in France for defense talks with Macron.
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in France on Nov. 17, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him ahead of expected talks on strengthening Ukrainian-French cooperation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in France on Nov. 17, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him ahead of expected talks on strengthening Ukrainian-French cooperation.
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⚡️ Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, wounds 10, including 3 children.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, wounds 10, including 3 children
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
⚡️ Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, wounds 10, including 3 children.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
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Polish PM Tusk confirms an act of sabotage on the Warsaw-Lublin rail line. An explosive device destroyed part of the track. Tusk called it an attack on Poland’s security and civilians, also noting the route’s strategic role in supplying aid to Ukraine. “We will catch the perpetrators,” he said.
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Polish PM Tusk confirms an act of sabotage on the Warsaw-Lublin rail line. An explosive device destroyed part of the track. Tusk called it an attack on Poland’s security and civilians, also noting the route’s strategic role in supplying aid to Ukraine. “We will catch the perpetrators,” he said.
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⚡️ Update: Zelensky, Macron sign declaration on Ukraine-France defense cooperation.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
Zelensky, Macron sign declaration on Ukraine-France defense cooperation
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, focuses on Ukraine's "acquisition of defense equipment," the Ukrainian Presidential Office said in a broadcast.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
⚡️ Update: Zelensky, Macron sign declaration on Ukraine-France defense cooperation.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
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⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine to purchase 100 French Rafale jets, Zelensky says.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale jets, Zelensky says after signing defense declaration with Macron
Zelensky told TF1-LCI news channel that Ukraine aims to buy Dassault-made Rafale fighters, a 4.5-generation multirole aircraft.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine to purchase 100 French Rafale jets, Zelensky says.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
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⚡️ Russia's largest silicon plant 'forced' to halt output as demand collapses.
Kremniy, located in east-central Irkutsk Oblast, is the country's largest refined silicon producer with a yearly capacity of 34,000 tons.
Kremniy, located in east-central Irkutsk Oblast, is the country's largest refined silicon producer with a yearly capacity of 34,000 tons.
Russia's largest silicon plant 'forced' to halt output as demand collapses
Kremniy, located in east-central Irkutsk Oblast, is the country's largest refined silicon producer with a yearly capacity of 34,000 tons.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
⚡️ Russia's largest silicon plant 'forced' to halt output as demand collapses.
Kremniy, located in east-central Irkutsk Oblast, is the country's largest refined silicon producer with a yearly capacity of 34,000 tons.
Kremniy, located in east-central Irkutsk Oblast, is the country's largest refined silicon producer with a yearly capacity of 34,000 tons.