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"We are watching you": Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski publicly addresses Elon Musk over Starlink outages in Ukraine

Politics 10/14/2026, 12:35

Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski accused Elon Musk of hindering AFU military operations due to Starlink restrictions implemented on October 14, 2026.

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Study Grants in "Diia": Students Reminded of the October 25 Deadline

Politics 10/14/2026, 12:23

First-year bachelor's and master's students in Ukraine must confirm their state study grant in the "Diia" app by October 25.

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Dragged from their own homes: Lubinets reports a new type of TCR violations

Politics 10/14/2026, 12:17

Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets announced a new disturbing practice: TCR employees have started entering private homes and forcibly taking men away. About 10 such cases have already been recorded.

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Kyiv Proposes Meeting with Witkoff and Kushner in Brussels with Zelenskyy's Participation

Politics 10/14/2026, 12:00

Ukraine has proposed that Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks in Brussels on the sidelines of the EU summit with Volodymyr Zelenskyy present.

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Who Stopped the CIA from Joining the Nord Stream Bombing: Media Reports

Politics 10/14/2026, 11:59

German journalists' investigation reveals new details of the Nord Stream sabotage: the CIA knew about the plan since 2019 and wanted to fund it, but backed off due to Dutch intelligence.

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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter with FPV drone

Politics 10/14/2026, 11:58

115th Brigade pilots downed a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter using an FPV drone. The operation highlights the increasing threat UAVs pose to modern aviation.

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AFU Target Russian Drone Bases and Supply Depots in Donbas

Politics 10/14/2026, 11:49

The AFU struck Russian drone bases and supply depots in the Donetsk region. The General Staff reported hits on targets in the area of Donetsk, Popova Balka, and Hornyk.

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"Medieval Superstition": Padalko Defends Fedishin After Loss of Child

Politics 10/14/2026, 11:29

TV presenter Marichka Padalko harshly criticized commentators who blamed singer Iryna Fedishin for the public loss of her child, calling it a medieval superstition.

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MP Oleksiy Honcharenko officially expelled from the European Solidarity faction

Politics 10/14/2026, 11:24

MP Oleksiy Honcharenko has been officially expelled from the European Solidarity faction in the Verkhovna Rada due to ideological differences.

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Only a Quarter of School Libraries Have Enough Books: What is Most Lacking

Politics 10/14/2026, 11:15

A large-scale Ministry of Education survey showed that only a quarter of Ukrainian schools are provided with books. Libraries desperately need modern literature.

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International Challenge Held in Kyiv: Participants from 19 Countries Support Medics

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:52

Kyiv hosted the international charity challenge "TIME OF LIFE. UNSTOPPABLE" with 19 countries participating to raise funds for medical equipment in the Pokrovsk direction.

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Ukraine regains another 101 sq km of territory as part of Operation Vivaldi

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:51

Ukrainian troops have completed the fourth phase of Operation Vivaldi, liberating 101 sq km of territory and three villages in the Donetsk region, Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky reported.

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Intercession is no longer October 14: when the OCU celebrates the holiday now and why the date changed

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:32

The Feast of the Intercession is now celebrated on October 1 instead of October 14 due to the OCU's transition to the Revised Julian calendar.

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"This is a betrayal of Ukraine": Group of senators demands Trump scrap deal with Putin

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:30

A group of 12 US senators from both parties demanded that Donald Trump cancel the diesel agreement with Russia, calling it a betrayal of Ukraine.

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Did partners warn about ballistic missile strikes tonight: what the Air Force says

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:09

Air Force Communications Head Yuriy Ihnat stated that partners did not warn Ukraine about the first ballistic launch tonight, but the next three attack waves came with their alerts.

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AFU Break Through in Sumy Region, - ISW

Politics 10/14/2026, 10:05

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have advanced in the Sumy region and disrupted the Russian offensive, according to an ISW report from October 2026.

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US Threatens to Halt Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Over Russian Refinery Strikes

Politics 10/14/2026, 09:58

The US has warned Kyiv about potential intelligence sharing cuts due to attacks on Russian refineries. Zelensky confirmed the tension, while the MFA of Ukraine notes ongoing cooperation.

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Russia Does Not Even Hide Violation of 'Energy Truce': Cynical Statement by Defense Ministry

Politics 10/14/2026, 09:55

The Russian Defense Ministry openly admitted to launching massive strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, ignoring the energy truce announced by Donald Trump.

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