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"Equivalent to Death": Lukashenko Says Belarus Will Not Be the First to Attack Neighbors

Politics 09/11/2026, 15:52

Lukashenko stated that a Belarusian attack on neighbors is "equivalent to death" and assured there are no plans for aggression. Meanwhile, the Russian "Oreshnik" is deployed on the republic's territory, and the Defense Ministry confirmed full readiness to deploy.

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Budanov names the most realistic scenario for ending the war: a halt along the front line without legal recognition of territorial losses

Politics 09/11/2026, 15:11

Budanov named a halt to hostilities along the de facto front line the most realistic scenario for ending the war. Ukraine will not legally recognize the renunciation of territories.

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"He'll Feel It on His Own Skin": Budanov Announces Deeper Strikes on Russia if the War Continues

Politics 09/11/2026, 14:30

Kyrylo Budanov stated at the Riga Conference that Ukraine will deepen and intensify strikes on Russian territory if Moscow does not cease hostilities. Some media interpret his words differently, emphasizing the limited effect of drones.

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Peskov: Putin may raise the Ukraine war issue at meeting with Modi during BRICS summit

Politics 09/11/2026, 12:15

Peskov stated that Putin may discuss the resolution of the war in Ukraine at a meeting with Modi within the framework of BRICS, although the Kremlin previously refused the "energy truce" and shifts responsibility for the negotiation process onto Kyiv.

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"You Will Go to Hell": Trump Urged Americans to Vote on November 3 and Promised $5,000 to Every Voter

Politics 09/11/2026, 11:57

At a Republican convention, Donald Trump urged Americans to go to the polls on November 3, warning non-voters of "hell" and promising $5,000 to every voter if the party retains control of Congress.

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Prosecutor Who Sought a 'Conspiracy' Against Trump Steps Down: High-Profile Case Left Without a Lead

Politics 09/11/2026, 11:39

U.S. prosecutor Joseph Digenova, who headed the investigation into a 'conspiracy' against Trump, has announced his resignation. The case led to no charges, and his departure leaves the investigation in uncertainty.

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Ratcliffe and the 'Ukraine question': Politico explains whether the CIA director will bring a breakthrough in negotiations with Moscow

Politics 09/11/2026, 10:55

Washington is discussing whether CIA Director John Ratcliffe will lead the Ukraine negotiations. Politico notes: even with his involvement, a breakthrough with Moscow is unlikely, and the White House and the CIA deny any expansion of his role.

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ISW Debunks Russia's Claims of a 'Massive Encirclement' of Ukrainian Forces Near Kharkiv: What Is Actually Happening on the Front

Politics 09/11/2026, 09:54

Russian officials and military bloggers claimed an encirclement of Ukrainian units northeast of Kharkiv, but ISW analysts found no evidence for this version and pointed to systemic errors in Moscow's reports.

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Kallas proposes handing over cases of sanctions evasion against Russia to the European Public Prosecutor's Office

Politics 09/11/2026, 09:09

Kaja Kallas has proposed transferring cases of sanctions evasion against Russia and Belarus to the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Luxembourg. The initiative aims to eliminate discrepancies in law enforcement among the 27 EU countries and to strengthen pressure on Russia's war machine.

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A Conveyor of Children: How a New Generation Is Being Prepared for the Russian Army in Occupied Ukraine

Politics 09/11/2026, 07:16

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia has built a conveyor for the militarization of children — from kindergarten contests to drone-operator training centers. We break down the algorithm by which minors are being drawn into the Kremlin's war machine.

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Fake ProZorro Screenshot: Russian Propaganda Again Spreads the Myth About the Mobilization of Women in Ukraine

Politics 09/11/2026, 05:53

The CCD exposed a new fake: a fake ProZorro screenshot about the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine's purchase of 150,000 women's jackets is being used to fuel the myth about the mobilization of women. In Ukraine, the mobilization of women is not being carried out and is not planned.

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"I'd Do It Again": Trump Rejects Regret Over the Iran War and Ties Its End to the Congressional Elections

Politics 09/11/2026, 05:35

In a Fox News interview, Trump stated that he does not regret starting the war with Iran and would do the same again. He confirmed that the conflict will end after the November 2026 U.S. congressional midterm elections.

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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake after strikes on Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:51

The USGS recorded a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in southern Lebanon after powerful explosions. The IDF announced the demolition of Hezbollah tunnels near the Ali al-Tahir ridge, while RFI describes the event as the capture of an underground headquarters.

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Zelensky: Ukraine and Canada to Sign Drone Deal at End of September at the UN General Assembly

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:42

Zelensky stated that Ukraine expects to sign the Drone Deal with Canada at the end of September at the UN General Assembly. Earlier, the two countries signed a document on joint drone production.

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Zelensky names deadline for readiness of Ukraine's first anti-ballistic system FREYJA: end of 2026

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:36

Zelensky stated in Canada that the first FREYJA anti-ballistic system will be ready by the end of 2026. Project partners had estimated the timeframe at 20–30 years, but Ukraine is accelerating development. A clear timeline is expected after the negotiations in New York.

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Trump Promised Americans $5,000 Each for Republicans' Victory and Said Congressional Approval Would Not Be Required

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:29

Trump promised to pay each American $5,000 in the event of a Republican victory in the November congressional elections and stated that Congressional approval would not be required for this.

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Vance Bypasses Pentagon to Poll Military on Iran War: Missile Stocks at Historic Low — NYT

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:14

U.S. Vice President JD Vance bypassed the Pentagon to poll military commanders about the war with Iran and learned of the critical depletion of missile stockpiles. NYT reports that this raised concerns in him about the strategy.

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Russian Orthodox Church sends fragment of St. Dmitry of Don's relics to the front line in Ukraine: insiders call the move a violation of canon

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:00

The Russian Orthodox Church transferred a fragment of St. Dmitry of Don's relics, discovered in summer in the Assumption Cathedral, to the front line in Ukraine. Within the Church, the move is criticized as a violation of canon in the name of loyalty to the Kremlin.

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