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Russia-Ukraine Daily News
The latest news about Russia and Ukraine, hand-picked for you every weekday morning (09:30 GMT+3).
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Approximately 400 Ukrainian children will be sent to #Russia from occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast for a mandatory "exchange" program by year's end, the Center for National Resistance reported on Nov. 27.

kyivindependent.com/occupation-a...

#russianwarcrimes #ukraine
Occupation authorities to send 400 Ukrainian children to Russia for mandatory 'exchange' program
"Such trips take place in conditions of a complete lack of transparency and control mechanisms. Parents have no opportunity to influence the organization of such exchanges," Ukraine's Center for Natio...
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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🇳🇱 The Netherlands has bought 100 early-warning radars to help detect approaching drones, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday, after drone sightings near an airport and air force base in the country's south earlier this month.

www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Netherlands buys drone detection radars after recent sightings
The Netherlands has bought 100 early-warning radars to help detect approaching drones, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday, after drone sightings near an airport and air force base in the country's ...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🇮🇹 Italy's defence and aerospace group Leonardo on Thursday presented plans for a new multi-layered air defence system, as European countries step up military capabilities to bolster defences against Russia and other threats.

www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Italian defence group Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' air defence system
Italy's defence and aerospace group Leonardo on Thursday presented plans for a new multi-layered air defence system, as European countries step up military capabilities to bolster defences against Rus...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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🇷🇺🇧🇾 The International Olympic Committee on Thursday cleared one Belarusian and two Russian figure skaters to compete at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games as neutrals, the first athletes of their countries to be invited to take part amid sanctions.

www.reuters.com/sports/ioc-n...

#Russia
IOC names first three athletes from Russia, Belarus eligible for 2026 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday cleared one Belarusian and two Russian figure skaters to compete at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games as neutrals, the first athletes of their countr...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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💬 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are to meet this week to work out a formula discussed at talks in Geneva to bring peace and provide security guarantees for Kyiv.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

#Ukraine #USA
Zelenskiy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet this week to discuss formula for peace, security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are to meet this week to work out a formula discussed at talks in Geneva to bring peace and provide securit...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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🇧🇪 On Monday, 1 December 2025, the #NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will meet the Minister of Defence of #Ukraine, Mr Denys Shmyhal, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels.

www.nato.int/en/news-and-...
NATO Secretary General to meet the Minister of Defence of Ukraine
On Monday, 1 December 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will meet the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Mr Denys Shmyhal, at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels.
www.nato.int
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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🇰🇵 North Korea has introduced Russian as a compulsory subject in schools from the 4th grade onward 😁

www.politico.eu/article/nort...

#Russia
North Korea makes Russian mandatory in schools
Pyongyang bolsters educational ties with Moscow while materially supporting its war in Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 At least five Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed by Russian soldiers amid a chaotic withdrawal near Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, it was reported on Nov. 27.

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kyivindependent.com/russian-mili...

#Ukraine #Russia #RussianWarCrimes
Amid chaotic Ukrainian withdrawal, Russian forces reportedly execute 5 POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
"The enemy captured the soldiers in the forest, lined them up, and shot them after interrogation," one report said.
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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💬 #Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia is agreed and Kyiv should not be forced to surrender territory, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Germany's Merz: Ukraine will need strong army after any peace deal
Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia is agreed and Kyiv should not be forced to surrender territory, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on ...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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💬 "Ukrainian troops must withdraw from the territories they hold, and then the fighting will cease. If they don't leave, then we shall achieve this by armed means. That's it," Putin said.

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www.reuters.com/world/europe...

#Russia #Ukraine
Putin says US-Ukraine text could form basis for future peace deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that outline draft peace proposals discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukrai...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🇷🇺💥 An explosion occurred at a military base in Grozny, Chechnya, several Telegram channels reported on Nov. 27.

According to the Crimean Wind channel, it was caused by an attack drone.

kyivindependent.com/explosion-po...

#russia
Explosion, possible drone strike reported in Grozny, Chechnya
Grozny is the capital of Russia's predominantly Muslim republic in the North Caucasus ruled by Vladimir Putin's ally, dictator Ramzan Kadyrov.
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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🇷🇺 Russian judokas are once again allowed to compete under their national flag, the International Judo Federation said Thursday, ending the neutral status imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/27/i...
International Judo Body Allows Russian Athletes to Compete Under Flag Again - The Moscow Times
Russian judokas are once again allowed to compete under their national flag, the International Judo Federation (IJF) said Thursday, ending the neutral status imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion...
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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🇪🇺 On Thursday, European Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in #Ukraine in the most proactive way.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

#europe
EU must show leadership in achieving peace in Ukraine | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in Ukraine in the most proactive way.
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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🇺🇦🇬🇧 #Ukraine and the U.K. have signed a licence agreement to produce Octopus interceptor drones, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Nov. 27.

kyivindependent.com/historical-p...

#Britain
'Historical precedent' — Ukraine, UK sign licence agreement for Octopus interceptor drones
The Octopus drone is one of several interceptor drones in development.
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #Ukraine launched dozens of drones at targets across #Russia regions overnight, with media and Ukrainian-linked sources claiming that an oil refinery in the southern Samara region was among the sites hit.

www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
Ukrainian Drones Target Rosneft Refinery in Samara – Reports - The Moscow Times
Ukraine launched dozens of drones at targets across Russia regions overnight, with media and Ukrainian-linked sources claiming that an oil refinery in the southern Samara region was among the sites hi...
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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🇹🇷 Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between #Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a potential reassurance force.

www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Turkey says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire needed first before discussing troop deployment
Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a potential reassur...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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🇺🇸 A US group has identified several obscure but potentially key sanctions it says could seriously disrupt Russia’s war effort in Ukraine after last month’s targeting of the Kremlin’s biggest oil firms.

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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’
US group Dekleptocracy identifies additives for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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🇷🇴 Romania's defence ministry said it will buy French Mistral air defence systems worth more than 626 million euros, part of a joint procurement deal with several other European Union states.

www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Romania signs deal to buy French Mistral air defence systems
Romania's defence ministry said it will buy French Mistral air defence systems worth more than 626 million euros ($726 million), part of a joint procurement deal with several other European Union stat...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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🇵🇱 A Russian citizen suspected of hacking IT systems of Polish companies was arrested in Krakow, Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said on Thursday.

www.reuters.com/world/poland...

#russia #poland
Poland arrests Russian suspected of hacking Polish companies
A Russian citizen suspected of hacking IT systems of Polish companies was arrested in Krakow, Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Morning Briefing

- IMF, Ukraine reach staff-level agreement on $8.2b, 4-year program
- Germany announces €170m in winter aid for #Ukraine
- Rutte rules out Russian veto on Ukraine joining NATO
- #Russia must make concessions as part of any peace deal: Kallas

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#russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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🇪🇺 The EU will provide a financial band-aid next year to Baltic nations suffering collateral economic damage from sanctions against Russia

The region is being hit particularly hard because of falls in tourism & investment, along with the collapse of cross-border trade
www.politico.eu/article/balt...
Baltic nations suffering from Russia sanctions win EU relief
The Commission wants to revive areas that have seen a halt in tourism and foreign investment after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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🇪🇺 🇷🇺 Russia's drones and agents are unleashing attacks across NATO countries and #Europe is now doing what would have seemed outlandish just a few years ago: planning how to hit back.

www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe thinks the unthinkable: Retaliating against Russia
Countries are looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies.
www.politico.eu
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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🇫🇷 President Emmanuel Macron will unveil a new national military service plan Thursday as #France seeks to bolster its armed forces to address growing concerns over Russia’s threat to European nations beyond the war in Ukraine.

apnews.com/article/fran...
Macron to unveil French voluntary military service
France is set to introduce voluntary military service to strengthen its armed forces against the background of growing concerns about Russia's threat to Europe.
apnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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🇺🇲 Several congressional Republicans are harshly criticizing Trump's White House over its handling of a proposed #Ukraine peace plan they say favors #Russia, a sharp departure for a party that has adhered closely to almost all of Trump's initiatives.

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

#USA
Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers
Several congressional Republicans are harshly criticizing President Donald Trump's White House over its handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say favors Russia, a sharp departure for a party ...
www.reuters.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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ISW:

🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Kremlin officials continue setting conditions to reject any peace deal that does not concede to all of Russia’s maximalist demands.

understandingwar.org/research/rus...

#Ukraine
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 26, 2025
Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable.
understandingwar.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM