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Chief Correspondent, Ukraine, Moldova @Reuters https://t.co/oaQubft9mN
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NEW DELHI, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are poised to sharply curtail imports of Russian oil to comply with new U.S. sanctions on two top Russian producers, industry sources said on Thursday
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Exclusive: Russia close to cutting oil output due to drone attacks, sources say
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Russia's oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine's drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, three industry sources said on...
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Exclusive: India pauses plans to buy U.S. arms after Trump's tariffs
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh canceled his trip to Washington.
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UPDATE: They have found Alec Luhn alive. He is awake and appears well. He seems in good condition. He is being transported by rescuers now. Thank you to all the amazing people who have done anything to help. There will be more updates as we know more.
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Exclusive: Ukraine hits out at Europe's payout from frozen Russian cash
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Ukraine's government has criticised a decision to take billions of euros of Russian wealth frozen in Europe and hand it to Western investors, warning that it weakened Europe's stand against Moscow.
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June 6 (Reuters) - Russia will take years to replace nuclear-capable bomber planes that were hit in Ukrainian drone strikes last weekend, according to Western military aviation experts, straining a modernisation programme that is already delayed.
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The strikes dealt a symbolic blow to a country that has frequently reminded the world of its nuclear might.
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Satellite imagery shows Ukraine attack destroyed and damaged Russian bombers -
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Ukraine targeted at least four air bases across Russia using 117 unmanned aerial vehicles.
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ANKARA, June 1 (Reuters) - A meeting between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul aimed at paving the way for a potential ceasefire is expected to take place at 1000 GMT, or 1 p.m. local time, at the Ciragan Palace, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on Sunday.
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To attack Russian air base, Ukrainian spies hid drones in wooden sheds
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The sheds were loaded onto trucks that were driven to the perimeter of the air bases.
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Exclusive: Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul talks, document shows
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The proposal begins with a ceasefire of at least 30 days and a full prisoner exchange.
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EXCLUSIVE: read the full text of the memorandum drafted by Ukraine and given to Russia ahead of their June 2 talks in Istanbul here:
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Reuters has seen the text of the peace proposals that Ukrainian negotiators plan to present to the Russian side at peace talks scheduled to take place on June 2 in Istanbul.
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Trump-Putin call on war in Ukraine is another blow to Kyiv and its allies -
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For Ukraine and its allies, who spent months trying to win Donald Trump over to their cause in the war started by Russia, it is back to square one.
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"For Ukraine and its allies, who spent months trying to win Donald Trump over to their cause in the war started by Russia, it is back to square one." @BalmforthTom @Andreas__Rinke @IrishJReuters sum up the recent disappointment from London to Kyiv https://t.co/Uk3GTOthei
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For Ukraine and its allies, who spent months trying to win Donald Trump over to their cause in the war started by Russia, it is back to square one.
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You'll receive a generous salary, a bumper bonus and an interest-free loan to buy a home. The challenge? You'll have to fight on the frontlines of Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. https://t.co/wlwuNqRpVO
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A military recruitment drive aimed at young Ukrainians offers generous financial benefits.
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Exclusive: Documents show differences over US peace drive for Ukraine
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The primary sticking points include timing, sanctions, security and Ukraine's military.
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@Reuters Paris talks: https://t.co/Qd3IN1XIQP London talks:
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NEW: @Reuters has full texts of U.S. proposals for a Ukraine peace deal set out at last week’s Paris talks and counterproposals by Ukraine/Europeans at this week’s London talks. Links below
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Text of framework agreement of US, Ukraine on developing critical minerals
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Following is the full text of a framework agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the joint development of rare earths, critical minerals, oil, gas and other natural resources.
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Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to travel to Washington on Friday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump after officials agreed to terms on a draft minerals deal, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
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Trump, Macron display stark differences on Ukraine despite friendly veneer -
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At one point during their Oval Office meeting, Macron touched Trump's arm and carefully corrected the U.S. president's claim that Europe had delivered all of its aid as loans.
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