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Ukraine and Russia fight for advantage ahead of Trump return
Ukraine’s military is rushing medics to the frontline in anticipation of an intensified Russian onslaught as both sides fight for territorial advantage before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Military officials, soldiers and analysts see the next few months as a critical phase in the… Continue Reading
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How Russia’s energy minister plotted merger of country’s oil majors
Russia’s energy minister has attempted to combine the country’s oil majors in a sign of the power struggle at play over the Kremlin’s key wartime revenue source, according to four senior Russian energy industry figures. The pitch by Sergei Tsivilev, a relative of president Vladimir Putin… Continue Reading
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UN climate talks contend with Trump 2.0 – POLITICO
Amid the 50,000-odd delegates attending this year’s sprawling COP29 UN climate conference in Azerbaijan, you can hear the wheels of climate diplomacy turning. But even 6,000 miles from Washington, D.C., you don’t have to go far before Donald Trump intrudes on the… Continue Reading
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UNICEF calls for protection of Ukrainian children after Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
UNICEF is devastated over the deaths of three children and their mother in Kryvyi Rih, who fell victim to a Russian strike. That’s according to a statement by the head of the UNICEF Representation in Ukraine, Munir Mammadzade, published on the organization’s… Continue Reading
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Concept of protection of war victims’ rights to be adopted by year-end
Deputy Head of the President’s Office Iryna Vereshchuk says that the Concept of Protection of the Rights of Citizens Affected by War will be approved by the end of the year. Vereshchuk reported this via Telegram, Ukrinform saw. “Today (November 12 – ed.), the… Continue Reading
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Six strategic bombers take off in Russia – Ukraine’s Air Force
Several Tu-95 strategic bombers took off in the north of Russia in the early hours of Wednesday, November 13. That’s according to the Ukrainian Air Force, Ukrinform reports. “The take-off of up to six Tu-95ms bombers from Olenegorsk has been recorded. Roughly,… Continue Reading
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency Continue Reading
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Why Europe needs a Connectivity Union – POLITICO
Vodafone shares Draghi’s view: Europe must respond quickly to boost its productivity and growth. State-of-the-art connectivity can power this transition, digitalizing European manufacturing, supply chains and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We believe the moment has come for a… Continue Reading
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Nearly 200 properties in Izium under investigation for document forgery in eVidnovlennia compensation program
In Izium, located in Kharkiv region, authorities are investigating nearly 200 properties as part of a criminal case due to possible document and data forgery to obtain compensation and certificates under the government’s eVidnovlennia (eRestoration) program. This was reported… Continue Reading
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investigators preparing charges against third suspect
In the case of the murder of children’s writer Volodymyr Vakulenko during the occupation of Izium district in Kharkiv region, investigators are preparing charges against a third suspect — member of the so-called LPR forces with the call sign Akademik, who is considered a co-perpetrator of… Continue Reading
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