Yurii Kukushkin
Yurii Kukushkin
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Breaking News: The Biden administration extended deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela.
Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office
The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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🕯️ Zelenskyy expresses condolences over plane crash in South Korea
Zelenskyy expresses condolences over plane crash in South Korea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and the people of Korea over the Jeju Air plane crash that claimed the lives of more than 100 people.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 29, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Breaking News: The leader of Azerbaijan directly blamed Russia for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet in Kazakhstan last week, calling on Moscow to accept responsibility and offer compensation to victims.
Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin
The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that Azerbaijani officials said had most likely been hit by Russian air defenses.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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❌ Ukrainian Air Force denies Russian claims of Ukrainian pilot's surrender
Ukrainian Air Force denies Russian claims of Ukrainian pilot’s surrender
Russian propagandists say that a pilot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has surrendered in Russiaʼs Kursk Oblast. The Air Force immediately denied this information.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 29, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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Warsaw’s assurances come amid an escalating row over the future of gas transit through Ukraine.
Poland Ready to Help Ukraine If Fico Cuts Off Power in Gas Spat
Poland is prepared to step up electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico follows through on his threat to cut off back-up power supplies to the war-torn country, a senior ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 29, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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Ukraine captures North Korean soldier in Russia, says Seoul
Ukraine captures North Korean soldier in Russia, says Seoul
The soldier is thought to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
www.bbc.com
December 27, 2024 at 4:03 AM
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Russia rebuffed Trump’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, while saying it’s ready to hold negotiations on a long-lasting peace agreement to end almost three years of war
Russia Rejects Trump Call for Ukraine Truce, But Ready for Talks
Russia rebuffed incoming US President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, while saying it’s ready to hold negotiations on a long-lasting peace agreement to end almost three year...
www.bloomberg.com
December 26, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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Breaking News: Investigators are focusing on the possibility that a Russian defense system struck the passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38.
Investigators Try to Determine Cause of Deadly Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had hit a flock of birds. But some experts cast doubt on that account, pointing to footage showing apparent holes in the fuselage.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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Azerbaijan held a day of mourning for the dozens of victims of an airliner crash in Kazakhstan, as questions are being asked over the cause of the disaster: cnn.it/4guNsM3
Questions swirl over deadly crash of Azerbaijan Airlines plane. Here’s what we know | CNN
Azerbaijan held a day of mourning on Thursday for the dozens of victims of an airliner crash in Kazakhstan, as questions were being asked over the cause of the disaster.
cnn.it
December 26, 2024 at 4:50 PM
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🤡 💀 Russians deployed North Koreans on battlefield and lost friendly Chechen mercenaries in blue on blue incident – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence
Russians deployed North Koreans on battlefield and lost friendly Chechen mercenaries in blue on blue incident – Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has reported that Russia began using North Korean soldiers in assault operations in Kursk Oblast, particularly as part of combined marine and airborne units, but ...
www.pravda.com.ua
December 14, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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🕯️ Ukrainian pilot, participant of fierce battles, killed in action – Ukrainian Air Force
Ukrainian pilot, participant of fierce battles, killed in action – Ukrainian Air Force
A Ukrainian pilot from the 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade of Ukraine’s Air Force was killed in action during a sortie on Saturday.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 14, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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🫡US announces new aid package for Ukraine worth almost a billion dollars
US announces new aid package for Ukraine worth almost a billion dollars
The US Department of Defense has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine worth $988 million.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 8, 2024 at 2:51 AM
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🕯️ EU commemorates victims of the 1932–1933 Holodomor – photos
EU commemorates victims of the 1932–1933 Holodomor – photos
The ministries of foreign affairs and EU officials will commemorate the victims of the Holodomor in Ukraine of 1932–1933 on Saturday, 23 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 23, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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⁉️ Poland considers Russia's use of new ballistic missiles "act of Putin's desperation”
Poland considers Russia’s use of new ballistic missiles “act of Putin’s desperation”
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has condemned Russia’s launch of a new experimental ballistic missile on Ukraine, describing the attack as “an act of desperation”.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 23, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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If you haven’t been to a car dealer’s showroom in a while, you might want to prepare yourself for some sticker shock.

The price jump for new vehicles has multiple origin stories: cnn.it/3YQs8ch
Why your next new car could very well cost more than $50,000 | CNN Business
Much of the reason Americans are paying nearly $50k for a car is that automakers decided to go all-in on expensive cars. The more they charge for a car, the more money they make off it.
cnn.it
November 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's wife cursed Elon Musk at a Saturday event in Rio de Janeiro while talking about the need to regulate social media networks and combat fake news.
Lula’s Wife Curses Out Elon Musk on Eve of Brazil’s G-20
“F--- you, Elon Musk,” Brazil’s first lady said as her husband geared up to host a high-stakes summit of Group of 20 leaders.
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2024 at 3:08 AM
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TikTok would be banned in the US under a federal law unless ByteDance sells the app to an American owner by mid-January.
TikTok Parent ByteDance Valued at About $300 Billion, WSJ Says
TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd. is valuing itself around $300 billion, one of the highest valuations ever for the Chinese tech company, even as it fights to maintain its popular social-media app’s presen...
www.bloomberg.com
November 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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🤷 Russia cuts off gas supplies to Austria – Reuters
Russia cuts off gas supplies to Austria – Reuters
The Russian energy giant Gazprom has stopped gas supplies for Austrian energy company OMV, just hours after Vienna revealed that Russia had issued a warning about the cut-off.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM
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Ukraine’s leader said he expects that the new US administration, led by President-elect Donald Trump, may help to conclude the war quickly, without offering specifics.
Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Must Do Everything to End War in 2025
Russia’s war in Ukraine, which will reach its 1,000th day next week, must be brought to an end in 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview aired on Saturday.
www.bloomberg.com
November 16, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief
Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief
Putin's troops suffered on average about 1,500 dead or injured a day in October, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin claims.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2024 at 5:35 AM
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Ukraine carried out its largest assault on Moscow since the start of the war, disrupting flights at two airports in the Russian capital
Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Russian capital | CNN
Ukraine has launched its largest attack on Moscow since the start of the war, disrupting flights at two airports in the Russian capital.
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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Russian officials appeared almost giddy with the news of a Donald Trump victory, while Ukraine’s president was one of the first to congratulate the president-elect and stressed his hopes that past U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia would continue.
Trump win leaves Russia jubilant and Europe putting on a brave face
Israel and Ukraine’s leaders were among the first to congratulate Trump, even before most outlets had called his victory.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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Ukraine’s outgunned and outmanned army had one major advantage over its enemy: internet through Starlink terminals. Now the Russians have it, too.
Russia’s illicit Starlink terminals help power its advance in Ukraine
Ukraine’s outgunned and outmanned army had one major advantage over its enemy, internet through Starlink terminals. Now the Russians have it, too.
wapo.st
October 12, 2024 at 5:05 PM