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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 3h

'Very dramatic moment' — Moscow concerned over possible Tomahawk missiles supplies to Ukraine

"The topic of Tomahawks is of extreme concern," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 12. "Just imagine: a long-range missile is launched and is flying and we know that it could be nuclear."

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 3h

Trump says he'll focus on Ukraine war after brokering Israel-Hamas deal

Speaking about past negotiations with Moscow, Trump said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff "had no idea about Russia, had no idea about Putin too much" at the time.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 3h

Zelensky, Trump confirm plans to meet in Washington this week

The meeting, scheduled for Oct. 17, will follow two phone calls between the two leaders regarding Ukraine's air defenses and long-range capabilities.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 3h

'At least 5 tanks hit' — Ukrainian drones spark massive blaze at Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea, source confirms

The strike reportedly occurred around midnight, marking the second attack on the facility in a week — the previous one took place on Oct. 6, according to the Crimean Wind Telegram channel.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 4h

Trump, Zelensky to discuss Tomahawks for Ukraine at White House Friday

Zelensky has argued that additional firepower will force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.

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The UN nuclear watchdog seeks a local truce to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia plant

Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 4h

apnews.com/article/zapo... UN nuclear watchdog seeks a local truce to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia plant

Diplomats say the U.N. nuclear watchdog is pushing Ukraine and Russia to agree to local ceasefires so that external power can be restored to Ukraine’s huge nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia.

Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 4h

apnews.com/article/russ... aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.

Investigation: Inside Russia's real estate theft scheme

Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 4h

Investigation: Inside Russia's real estate theft scheme
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Despite promises of 'prosperity' in occupied Mariupol, Russia is seizing properties and inventing bogus reasons to avoid paying compensation to the owners.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 18h

The Race to Save America’s Democracy

Trump’s administration may seem chaotic, but Americans should not take the integrity of next year’s elections for granted.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 19h

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‘Dream of a lifetime’: Canadian economist Howitt among Nobel winners in economics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the news on Monday.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 19h

apnews.com/article/russ... to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons.

The UN nuclear watchdog seeks a local truce to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia plant

Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 19h

apnews.com/article/zapo... UN nuclear watchdog seeks a local truce to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia plant

Diplomats say the U.N. nuclear watchdog is pushing Ukraine and Russia to agree to local ceasefires so that external power can be restored to Ukraine’s huge nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 19h

apnews.com/article/isra... a hilltop village and across Israel: Tears of joy as the living hostages are returned

U.S. approaching 340 mass shootings this year after deadly weekend

Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 19h

When making money is more important than American lives. www.axios.com/2025/10/13/u...

At least eight were killed in Mississippi and four in South Carolina.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 19h

CDC purge hits 600 workers in key offices despite reversals

The casualties include employees working on health statistics, injury and violence prevention, congressional outreach and human resources.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 22h

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths www.cheddar.com/media/pope-u...

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 22h

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 23h

Viktor Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ Is Starting to Show Cracks www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/w...

Viktor Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ Is Starting to Show Cracks

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Viktor Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ Is Starting to Show Cracks

Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 23h

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 23h

‘It flew straight at them’ – how Russian drone attack on Ukrainian and French journalists unfolded

Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, journalists have faced routine attacks by Moscow's forces — a threat now compounded by the spread of advanced drone technology that makes front-line...

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 23h

Ukraine liberates village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military claims

Ukrainian troops have liberated the village of Mali Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine's 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar" announced on Oct. 12, releasing footage purportedly showing Ukr...

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 23h

Russia launched over 3,100 drones, 92 missiles, nearly 1,360 aerial bombs against Ukraine in a week, Zelensky says

In a renewed effort to disrupt Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter, Russia carried out several large-scale missile and drone strikes on energy and gas facilities this week.

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Luba Howard @marynlm.bsky.social · 23h

Russia cuts Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant from Ukrainian grid to test Russian link as blackout nears 3 weeks, Kyiv says

"Not only is this an attempted theft of a peaceful Ukrainian nuclear facility. Unauthorized actions of Russia's (state nuclear energy corporation) Rosatom violate internationally recognized nuclear sa...