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Ukraine is turning from arms importer to exporter.

Four battlefield-proven systems—from sea drones to AI-guided turrets—are now ready for Western buyers.

From Defense to Export: How Ukraine's Military Innovations Reshape the Landscape of Modern Warfare

Ukraine’s advancements in military technology have led to a new era of weapons export, showcasing innovative systems for naval and ground operations.

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⚡️Ukraine and Norway launch a $21.8M program to boost battlefield tech.

Ukraine and Norway Sign Deal to Fund Defense Startups With $21.8M Brave-Norway Program

Ukraine and Norway have announced a $21.8 million collaboration to advance defense technologies through the Brave-Norway initiative.

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⚡️Armenia refuses to hand over Georgian Georgi Kinoyan, who fought for Ukraine, to Russia.

Authorities ruled that extraditing the man would put his life in danger, local activist Giorgi Tumasyan said. Rights groups now push to free another Georgian, Vano Sabashvili.

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⚡️Russia has burned through two-thirds of its pre-war reserves and is freezing spending from its National Wealth Fund.

Russia Halts Wealth Fund Spending After Burning Through Two-Thirds of Pre-War Reserves

The Russian government has halted National Wealth Fund expenditures as it seeks to manage budget deficits amid growing national debt pressures.

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Ukrainian gymnast Sasha, who lost her leg to Russian shelling in 2022, just won gold at the Black Sea Cup.

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⚡️The EU Parliament has backed the right to shoot down hostile drones and jets violating European airspace.

Lawmakers say repeated Russian incursions are part of hybrid warfare and call for tighter NATO–EU defense coordination.

EU Parliament Backs Right to Shoot Down Hostile Drones and Jets Over Europe

European Parliament urges stronger EU action against Russian airspace violations, advocating for coordinated defenses and measures to shoot down hostile threats.

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⚡️Zelenskyy congratulated Czech politician Andrej Babiš on his party’s election victory.

Both leaders praised Ukraine’s courage against Russian aggression and agreed to meet soon, with Babiš planning a visit to Ukraine next year.

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⚡️Putin claims Russian missiles didn’t hit the Azerbaijani passenger jet that crashed in 2024—they “detonated a few meters away.”

Putin Says Russian Missiles Didn’t Hit Azerbaijani Passanger Jet in 2024—They Just Exploded Nearby

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that air defense missiles did not directly strike the AZAL aircraft, detonation occurring nearby.

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⚡️Leaked files show Russia secretly bought Chinese electronic warfare systems to jam Starlink and shoot down Ukrainian drones.

Leaked Documents Show Russia Bought Chinese EW Kits to Beat Ukrainian Drones and Jam Starlink

Russia has reportedly procured Chinese electronic-warfare systems to counter Ukrainian drones, as per leaked Rostec documents.

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🔴 Ukraine has identified the Russian commander who ordered the execution of three civilians in Kupiansk.

Ukraine Identifies Russian Commander Behind Execution of Three Civilians in Kupiansk

A Russian commander, Andrey Sirotyuk, faces charges for the execution of three civilians in Kupiansk. Investigations are underway by the SBU.

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⚡️Russian soldiers are fleeing the Kherson front in growing numbers, partisans report.

Russian Army Faces Growing Desertions in Kherson, Partisan Group Reports

A rising trend of desertions is evident among Russian troops in Kherson, as morale declines and resistance to deployment grows.

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These unique artifacts had been at risk from constant shelling.

This marks the 20th statue saved by historian Yurii Fanyhin’s team, with support from the 108th Da Vinci Wolves Battalion, Ukrainians of Colorado, and the Dnipro Historical Museum.

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⚡️ Volunteers and soldiers rescued four ancient stone “babas” from near the front line.

Three complete and one partial Polovtsian sculptures from the 11–13th centuries were evacuated from Pokrovske, Dnipropetrovsk region, to Dnipro on September 16.

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⚡️Czech opposition leader Andrej Babiš says no state money should fund weapons for Ukraine.

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⚡️An oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region went up in flames after a reported strike on Matveev Kurgan.

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Even a stray dog stops to honor Ukraine’s fallen.

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⚡️Hungarian spies ran a covert operation in Brussels, trying to recruit EU officials, a joint investigation finds.

Hungarian Operatives Ran Espionage Operation in Brussels, Trying to Recruit EU Officials, Investigation Reveals

Hungarian spies reportedly conducted operations in Brussels, attempting to recruit EU officials, raising concerns over intelligence activities.

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⚡️ Zelenskyy says Ukraine went from having no artillery to producing its own in surplus.

He praised domestic howitzer output but noted the 155mm NATO shell supply remains tight as Ukraine keeps shifting from Soviet calibers.

“We Had None, Today We Have a Surplus”: Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Artillery Comeback

Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's development in artillery, stating the nation has progressed to surplus production while still facing 155 mm supply issues.

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🔴 Recent Russian strikes have destroyed more than half of Ukraine’s domestic natural gas production.

Ukraine’s Gas Output Reportedly Cut by 60% After Russian Strikes, Forcing $2.2B Import Push

Recent Russian attacks have crippled over 60% of Ukraine's gas production, raising import costs to $2.2 billion as winter approaches, Bloomberg reports.

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⚡️ Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces struck deep inside Russia.

A precision attack hit Lukoil’s Korobkovsky gas processing plant and the Yefimovka dispatch station in Volgograd region—key sites handling up to 450 million m³ of gas a year.

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⚡️Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s Palianytsia rocket drone has already struck dozens of Russian targets.

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⚡️Zelenskyy says Ukraine and the EU will match—or even surpass—Russia’s artillery shell production by 2026.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine and EU Will Match or Even Surpass Russia’s Artillery Production by 2026

Ukraine and the EU aim to match Russia's artillery production by 2026, with hopes of surpassing them through increased output from allies.

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⚡️Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s drone and missile strikes are hitting Russia’s war economy hard, causing up to a 20% fuel shortfall.

“We Are Seeing Results”: Zelenskyy Says Drone, Missile Attacks Causing Up to 20% Russian Fuel Shortfall

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlights successful strikes impacting Russian logistics, fuel supplies, and military capabilities in his recent interview.

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Russia is attempting to jam UK military satellites on a regular basis, according to the head of the UK Space Command.

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