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As of early September 2025, Russian forces continue incremental advances in eastern Ukraine, notably near Dobropillia and Donetsk, pressing Ukrainian defenses along a 1,000-kilometer front. Ukraine has reclaimed some villages and launched drone strikes on Russian territory, including a fire at a nuclear plant with no casualties. Peace talks remain stalled after Russia ruled out an immediate Putin-Zelensky summit despite ongoing prisoner exchanges and diplomatic efforts led by the US and European allies.
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Russian forces launched a series of aerial strikes on Ukraine, killing at least 24 civilians in Yarova, Donetsk, and damaging infrastructure. The attacks coincided with pension disbursements and come amid stalled peace negotiations and increased NATO defenses. Ukraine calls for stronger international sanctions and responses.
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Russia's bid to regain a seat on the ICAO Council failed after a vote short of support. Moscow argued sanctions violate aviation rules and sought relief, but Western countries condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine and the MH17 incident. Russia has appealed the ICAO decision to the ICJ.
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Ukrainian officials report ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes targeting infrastructure, with recent attacks causing injuries and damage to power plants. Ukrainian forces claim to have hit key infrastructure sites, escalating tensions amid calls for increased Western aid.
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As of early November 2025, Ukrainian forces continue to defend the eastern city of Pokrovsk against a prolonged Russian offensive. Russia employs pincer movements aiming to encircle the city, but Ukraine denies full encirclement and reports ongoing counterattacks, including special forces operations. Meanwhile, Russia intensifies missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, worsening civilian hardships ahead of winter.
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Ukrainian domestically produced drones targeted an industrial facility in Sterlitamak, Russia, causing an explosion at a petrochemical plant and raising concerns about increased drone attacks. Russia reports intercepting 85 drones, while Ukraine claims to have disrupted Russian military logistics. The conflict continues to escalate with strikes inside Russia and Ukraine.
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G7 foreign ministers, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, met in Niagara-on-the-Lake to discuss increasing sanctions on Russia and supporting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as winter approaches. The meeting also addressed broader geopolitical tensions and military aid.
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Ukraine and France have agreed on a decade-long defense cooperation, including the supply of Rafale jets and air defense systems, amid ongoing Russian attacks. The deal aims to bolster Ukraine’s long-term military capabilities, with delivery timelines extending to 2035, signaling European commitment despite political and logistical challenges.
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In late November and early December 2025, Russia intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Ternopil, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas, causing deaths and injuries. Concurrently, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy engaged in diplomatic efforts with U.S. and European leaders to revive peace negotiations, despite Russia's refusal to participate directly in talks.