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Lavrov claims that Russia has never attacked Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
According to him, the only exceptions were facilities "that directly supply relevant goods to the Ukrainian Armed Forces."
Comment from me: I wanted to make a split-screen video showing the aftermath of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
But then I thought that anyone with common sense already knows Lie-vrov is lying.
Russia attacks Ukraine's civilian infrastructure every single day.
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Ukraine is winning!
The trend this year continues – since the start of fall, our warriors have liberated more territory than the Russians have managed to capture. The same was true at other points this year. We continue to press the Russians at the front.
Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka, Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Orikhiv, Novopavlivka, Novoandriivka, and Velykomykhailivka are all under Ukrainian control. We are also defending the areas near Kramatorsk and destroying Russian forces 20 kilometers from Zaporizhzhia, not 5, as someone over there in Russia is snowing Putin.
Our front is strong, and I thank every warrior and every one of our units that is carrying out its tasks in full.
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Having no warning about incoming ballistics is an issue deeply personal to every Kharkiv citizen. Because of our proximity to the border, and Western weapon use restrictions that were in place, we have lived through years of sudden Russian ballistic strikes.
I have written many times that I would give anything for the kind of warnings other cities receive. A warning that gives a chance to survive. Without it, people have none if they happen to be in the wrong place.
That is why withholding this intelligence is terrifying. Today, ballistics slammed into Kyiv again without warning because launch data was not shared.
If it is deliberate, It is appalling. They saw the launch and simply chose not to share it. Warning us costs the US nothing, it takes away no resources, no money, no equipment. Yet they watched a missile head toward a capital of three million people and stayed silent, stripping innocent people of their chance to survive.
To pressure Ukraine into surrender through petty political tactics that wont work.
Another Russian ballistic missile attack came in several waves overnight, and once again, there was no early warning from our partners. They again targeted energy facilities and infrastructure, but a medical clinic, a school, a metro station, and ordinary residential buildings were also damaged. In total, the Russians launched 16 ballistic missiles in a deliberate attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The Russians also launched more than 200 drones of various types, including jet-powered “shaheds,” with attacks spanning from the Kharkiv and Dnipro regions to the Volyn, Rivne, and Odesa regions. Sadly, there are casualties. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Those who were injured are receiving assistance. Overnight and this morning, Russia attacked energy facilities in the Vinnytsia, Volyn, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Kharkiv, Ternopil, Odesa, and Rivne regions. In this one night alone, more than 10 energy infrastructure facilities were damaged, and the lights went out for at least 550,000 families. Repair crews are working at the sites.
Ukraine never wanted this war, and we have welcomed literally EVERY attempt by our partners to bring this war to a dignified end. We have responded positively to EVERY ceasefire proposal. Russia's response, time and again, has been ballistic missiles, “shaheds,” and killings. Putin not only doesn't want to end this war – he doesn't even want to take any steps toward de-escalation. EVERY ONE of our partners has experienced this firsthand when they heard Russia's refusals. And it is crucial to call things what they are. To call the aggressor an aggressor and help Ukraine defend lives. When deliveries of missiles for Ukraine's air defense are blocked while Russia is granted relief or delays in sanctions, this is, unfortunately, a denial of reality on the part of our partners. The reality is that the war continues, and it continues solely because of Russian strikes and Russia's desire to drag this war out. I thank everyone who recognizes this reality and helps Ukraine!
Publicly proclaiming that he, Kushner and Witkoff are discussing these ventures along with other real estate deals? Is this O.K. since he went to college in U.S?
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This has been Putin's dream for years: That his country, with GDP per capita lower than Poland, unable to conquer Donbas since 2014, will be treated as an equal to the US and China.
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Trump defended his Oct. 16 order waiving new Russia sanctions mandated by the Lindsey Graham-named law, saying he won't drive Moscow from peace talks. Kyiv and some US lawmakers say it rewards the Kremlin. #Russia #Ukraine #Sanctions
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Japan's average power price jumped over 25% week on week to $0.19 (31.15 yen) per kWh on Monday as soaring LNG and higher coal costs bite. Asian spot LNG hit $29.30/MMBtu, the highest since December 2022. #Japan #LNG #Electricity #Energy
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Vladimir Putin appears to have concluded that he cannot win the war in Ukraine on the battlefield. His strategy now is to grind Ukraine down. How scandalous that Donald Trump has become his best weapon economist.com/leaders/2026/1…
When will he start? Will he show us how it is working? Who will administer? Who's in charge? A lot of questions not answered.
Elon Musk said he would give every child in America one SpaceX share, following similar pledges by rivals including Anthropic and other high-profile tech names on.wsj.com/3TPjvAt
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French protesters beat the owner of the Parisian restaurant "La Barrique" and burned down the establishment. The woman lost everything.
I’m sorry, but at this point I wouldn’t call people who burn cars, destroy businesses and attack other people’s property and people as “protesters.” That are criminals.
Many of you know I studied in France, specifically in Nantes. I still remember something that happened around 2017 or 2018. As I remember it, police stopped a man who was wanted for a bank robbery. He tried to run away, was shot, and later died.
The protests started against the police over that shooting. But very quickly, people began burning cars and even set a bank on fire.
I understand protesting against government actions. I absolutely do. But burning someone else’s cars or destroying someone else’s businesses is not “protesting” to me. It’s a crime, and people should be held responsible for it.
I still remember it so clearly because I was working part-time as a nanny just one street away. It was fucking scary to walk anywhere near that area. The parents asked me to take the children the long way around so we wouldn’t even come close to the protests. A five-minute walk became twenty minutes just to avoid them.
And I’m still shocked that, as far as I remember, nobody was arrested for that destruction.
You can be angry. You can protest. You can demand change. But the moment you start terrorising ordinary people and destroying property, you’ve crossed a line and became criminal.
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October surge - Understanding Iran's attacks on shipping in Hormuz and beyond
Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters have surged sharply in October and will we explore what this means for exports from the region and the maritime industry.
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People sometimes ask why I spend so much time meeting ambassadors and special envoys. The answer is that such meetings help ensure that Belarus is not forgotten.
These briefings are essential for keeping our partners informed and helping them gain a detailed understanding of the situation in Belarus.
We speak about political prisoners, repression, Russia’s war and the support Belarusians need. We work to turn solidarity into action, coordinate pressure on the regime and build support for democratic Belarus at the UN and around the world.
Our recent meeting with Latin American ambassadors was also a chance to exchange experiences with countries that have lived through dictatorship and built democracy.
We need friends in every part of the world. We are building these relationships today to help Belarusians now and to prepare for the day when democratic change comes to Belarus.
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I am still crying looking at this photo… woman trapped under the rubble after a Russian strike is showing rescuers how old her daughter is. The little girl was killed by Russia. Utter horror #StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
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Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order, turning America into a Russian ally, @RadioFreeTom argues: theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1…
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India paid $15.4B for crude imports in September, up 46% from $10.5B a year ago, while volumes rose just 7%. Its crude basket averaged $116.09/bbl, above April's Hormuz-peak $114.48, and October is tracking higher. #OilPrice #India #Crude
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Share TinyURL on Twitter tinyurl.com/5a4a9z8d Are we on the verge of a new cold war? @MeghnaWBUR
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Netanyahu pitches Americans on why the Iran War needs to keep going and why they should keep paying for it at the pump, saying prices would be even higher without the war if Iran got nuclear weapons. He then praises Trump for the war.
Netanyahu to Americans:
If you're worried about today's gas prices, think of what will happen if Iran gets nuclear weapons, something that Trump and I will never allow.
And when that happens, when that threat of that regime disappears, gas prices will go down.
But only under Trump. It's not going to happen with those who want to accommodate and appease these tyrants.
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Record freight is forcing oil producers to cut prices. Gulf-China VLCC rates hit $33/bbl by late September, lifting landed Mideast crude to about $140/bbl in China, above what refiners will pay, so sellers trim differentials. #Oil #Shipping #Tankers
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