Russia's infamous 'dragon's teeth' defenses are a joke and were easily overcome, says Ukrainian ex-commander

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Ukrainian soldiers sit on infantry fighting vehicles as they drive near Izyum, eastern Ukraine on September 16, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia will increase foreign currency sales 830% as deadline for Eurobond repayment nears

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Central Bank of Russia

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A Russian commander used military helicopters to transport his pet cat, says pilot who defected to Ukraine

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A Russian military helicopter flies over Donetsk.
A Russian military helicopter flies over Donetsk.

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Russian pilot who defected with stolen fighter jet spare parts gets $500,000 reward from Ukraine

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The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine published a video interview with Maxim Kuzminov, the Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter last month.

Defense Intelligence of Ukraine

Oil prices soar to 10-month high as Russia and Saudi Arabia commit to slash production for longer

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Zelenskyy's wife opened up about how Russia's war on Ukraine is stressing their marriage: 'This may be a bit selfish, but I need my husband'

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska on their way to a social dinner during the 2023 NATO Summit in Lithuania.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska on their way to a social dinner during the 2023 NATO Summit in Lithuania.

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How a Russian warplane hit an unarmed US drone

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  • Russian fighter jets intercepted an unarmed US drone Tuesday.
  • It marked the first known confrontation between the US and Russia since the war in Ukraine began.
  • Experts said the US did not break the law because its drone was in international airspace.

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Russia says it will not let foreign banks exit the market easily — unless they unfreeze Russian assets

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Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Russia to recruit foreigners in neighboring countries to beef up its army depleted by 300,000 war casualties, says the UK Defense Ministry

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Russian recruits take a bus near a military recruitment center in Krasnodar, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

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The Ukraine War has accelerated research into lithium-ion battery alternatives, including ones made of sand

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Stacks of lithium ion batteries.
The production of lithium ion batteries is marred by child labor and environmental damage.

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