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Ukraine

Kremlin says it assumes that the Ukrainian army used the Oleshky ceasefire to regroup in line with 'normal practice'

Explosion during a demining operation conducted by the Russian military in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on October 29, 2026. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
Explosion during a demining operation conducted by the Russian military in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on October 29, 2026. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

Ukraine says Russia used Oleshky truce to rearm, Moscow assumes Kyiv did same

FILE PHOTO: Russian military personnel pass by damaged vehicles during a demining operation conducted by them in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on October 29, 2026. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian military personnel pass by damaged vehicles during a demining operation conducted by them in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Oleshky, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on October 29, 2026. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Hackers hit Ukraine and Russia's emergency apps, send fake nuclear alerts

Rescuers and residents take shelter in an underground parking garage during an air raid alert, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
Rescuers and residents take shelter in an underground parking garage during an air raid alert, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Ukraine and Russia say emergency alert apps were hit by hacks

A man cleans debris at the site of a Russian strike near a commercial vehicle shopping centre in a residential area of Kyiv on Oct 27. Russia has been launching large-scale attacks using ballistic missiles and drones in recent weeks.
A man cleans debris at the site of a Russian strike near a commercial vehicle shopping centre in a residential area of Kyiv on Oct 27. Russia has been launching large-scale attacks using ballistic missiles and drones in recent weeks.

Zelensky says Ukraine will stop hitting Russia’s refineries if US provides missiles

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart at the Presidency Working Office in Dolmabahce, in Istanbul on October 31, 2026. Ukrainian President will meet his Turkish counterpart, on October 31, 2026, on a working visit to Turkey for talks over war with Russia and the security situation in the Black Sea, the Turkish presidency said. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart at the Presidency Working Office in Dolmabahce, in Istanbul on October 31, 2026. Ukrainian President will meet his Turkish counterpart, on October 31, 2026, on a working visit to Turkey for talks over war with Russia and the security situation in the Black Sea, the Turkish presidency said. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

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Citizens walking under the net covered streets that protect against drone attacks, in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct 28.
Citizens walking under the net covered streets that protect against drone attacks, in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct 28.

Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson

Citizens walking under the net covered streets that protect against drone attacks, in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct 28.
Citizens walking under the net covered streets that protect against drone attacks, in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct 28.

Oleshky ceasefire expires, Ukraine evacuates civilians from parts of Kherson region

Residents evacuated during a humanitarian mission from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, return to Ukrainian-controlled territory, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Residents evacuated during a humanitarian mission from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, return to Ukrainian-controlled territory, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Pope Leo says he hopes Oleshky truce could spur Ukraine-Russia peace efforts

Pope Leo spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct 16.
Pope Leo spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct 16.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility

A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.
A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.

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