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BBC

February 07, 2026

Senior Russian General Vladimir Alexeyev Shot in Moscow

Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, a key figure in Russia's military, was reportedly shot multiple times in Moscow. The incident raises questions about internal security.

#Russia #Moscow #Military

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BBC

February 07, 2026

Ukrainian Soldier Presumed Dead Makes Miraculous Call Home

A Ukrainian soldier, thought dead since 2022, surprises his family with a call, raising hopes amidst ongoing conflict.

#Ukraine #Russia #soldier

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The New York Times

February 07, 2026

Starlink Blocks Russian Troop Access Amid Ukraine Conflict

Starlink halts internet access for Russian units at Ukraine's behest, impacting frontline military communications.

#Starlink #Ukraine #Russia

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France 24

February 06, 2026

Ukraine and Russia Conduct First Prisoner Swap in Months

Ukraine and Russia exchange 157 prisoners each amid US-led talks, marking the first such swap in months.

#Ukraine #Russia #prisoner exchange

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BBC

December 20, 2025

Putin Pledges End to Wars if West Shows Russia Respect

Russian President Putin dismisses European attack claims as 'nonsense' during TV marathon, promising no more conflicts if Western nations treat Russia with respect.

#Putin #Russia #geopolitics

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France 24

December 19, 2025

EU Targets 41 More Russian Shadow Fleet Ships in Latest Sanctions

The European Union expanded sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, targeting 41 additional vessels as Moscow continues to circumvent oil export restrictions through India and China.

#EU sanctions #Russia #shadow fleet

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The Guardian

December 19, 2025

South Africa Demands Russia Return Deceived Citizens from Ukraine War

South Africa enters diplomatic talks with Russia to repatriate 17 citizens allegedly tricked into combat by Jacob Zuma's daughter through false recruitment promises.

#South Africa #Russia #Ukraine War

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 3 in Russia as EU Weighs War Funding

Ukrainian drones killed three civilians in Russia's Rostov region as President Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock frozen Russian assets for war funding.

#Ukraine #Russia #European Union

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France 24

December 17, 2025

Russian Network Storm-1516 Exploits French Farm Crisis with AI Fakes

Russian-linked disinformation network Storm-1516 spreads AI-generated content to amplify farmer protests during France's lumpy skin disease outbreak.

#disinformation #Russia #France

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Deutsche Welle

December 17, 2025

Moldova's Energy Crisis: How Russian Strikes on Ukraine Threaten

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid have plunged Moldova into darkness, exposing the country's dangerous energy dependence and highlighting urgent security vulnerabilities.

#Moldova #Ukraine #Russia

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France 24

December 16, 2025

Putin Revives Tsarist Cossacks for Ukraine War Front Lines

Russia deploys traditional Cossack warriors to Ukraine battlefields, reviving a military tradition suppressed during Soviet era as Putin seeks additional manpower.

#Russia #Ukraine #Putin

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Russia Brands Deutsche Welle 'Undesirable' in Media Crackdown

Moscow escalates its suppression of independent journalism by designating German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as an 'undesirable organization,' further restricting press freedom.

#Russia #press-freedom #Deutsche-Welle

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