Volodymyr Zelensky planned to present his blueprint at a weekend meeting of Western leaders in Germany, but it was postponed after President Biden stayed home because of the hurricane crisis in Florida.
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Russia bans Discord chat program, to the chagrin of its military users
More than 2½ years into the war, Russia has failed to implement a secure communications system for its military.
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub as Zelensky says war is in ‘very important phase’
Ukraine has developed long-range drones that have hit oil depots and refineries, as well as armories, as it increasingly targets rear areas that are essential for Russia’s onslaught.
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Thousands of Jewish pilgrims come to Ukraine for Rosh Hashana despite official warnings
Hasidic Jews join an annual gathering to mark the Jewish new year in the central Ukrainian town of Uman, despite the war against Russia.
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U.S. and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information.
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Ukraine’s east buckling under improved Russian tactics, superior firepower
Russian forces gained territory in August and September at a pace not seen since 2022.
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With nuclear option unlikely, Putin struggles to defend his red lines
Inside the Kremlin, there is a growing recognition that the repeated use of the nuclear threat is starting to lose its potency.
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U.S. hostages still owe taxes. Congress might not help.
Congress agrees the law must be changed, but efforts to change it are stuck amid other contentious issues.
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NATO military committee chair, others back Ukraine’s use of long range weapons to hit Russia
Providing additional support and training for Ukraine was a key topic at the NATO chiefs’ meeting, but it wasn’t clear Saturday if the debate over the U.S. restrictions was discussed.
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Ukraine renews calls on the West to approve long-range strikes on Russian territory
Meanwhile, officials in Moscow have continued to make public statements warning that long-range strikes would provoke further escalation between Russia and the West.