Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Friday that he would not “betray” his country as he publicly pushed back against a U.S. plan that would end the war on terms widely seen as favorable to…
Category: 1. Russia
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Russia’s Central Bank Plans Firearms Training for Employees
A tender posted this week shows the bank contracting for shooting lessons with automatic weapons at licensed ranges in or near Moscow.
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Zelenskyy to hold talks with Trump after consulting with “allies” – Sky News
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak with US President Donald Trump by phone to discuss a plan to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. Before that, Zelenskyy will discuss Trump’s peace initiative with the leaders of several…
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‘One of the toughest moments in our history’: Zelensky addresses Ukrainians as Trump’s ‘peace plan’ looms
The following is a summary of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the nation on November 21 — Ukraine’s Day of Dignity and Freedom. You can read the full speech in Ukrainian here.
Right now, we’re living through…
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EU leaders intend to hold urgent talks on US peace plan for Ukraine – FT
European leaders intend to hold an emergency meeting on 22 November 2025 at the G20 summit in South Africa to discuss the US peace plan for Ukraine. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing unnamed…
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Putin Says U.S. Plan Could ‘Lay Foundation’ for Ukraine Peace Deal
President Vladimir Putin said Friday a U.S. plan could “lay the foundation” for a Ukraine peace deal, confirming for the first time that Moscow had received a copy from the United States.
“I believe that it could lay the foundation for…
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The world reacts to Trump’s full Russia–Ukraine ‘peace plan’ — Meduza
Over the past few days, media outlets around the world have been focused on a new plan to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine. First, it emerged that the plan was being prepared in secret by envoys of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin —…
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Famed Russian Film Studio Buying Drones, Military Equipment For Ukraine War, Documents Show
Russia’s leading film studio and several regional historical museums are buying drones and military-capable electronic equipment for use in Ukraine in what appears to be an unusual example of cultural institutions being forced to spend budget…
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Balalaika Instructor Arrested in Yekaterinburg for Allegedly Trying to Suffocate Children
A Yekaterinburg court placed a local music teacher in pre-trial detention after he was accused of trying to suffocate children to death, the court’s press office said Friday.
Artyom Vaganov, who…
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In Address To Nation, Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Faces ‘Very Difficult Choice’ Over US Peace Plan
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine faces “one of the most difficult moments” in its history as the United States presses Kyiv to agree to a controversial plan to end the war launched by Russia, warning the country risks “losing a key…
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