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What is the latest news on the war in Ukraine?

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Russian forces have made their largest territorial gains in months, advancing in Donetsk and other regions. Kyiv suffered a deadly missile strike, and Ukraine claims drone attacks on Russian military sites. US President Trump has threatened new sanctions and moved nuclear submarines near Russia. Ukraine faces internal political turmoil over anti-corruption reforms and a major procurement scandal.

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Ukraine uncovers major drone procurement graft scheme

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  • Anti-corruption agencies uncovered embezzlement of military funds by top officials.
  • Members of parliament, local administration, and National Guard implicated and suspended. 24s
  • The scheme involved procurement of electronic warfare and FPV drone equipment. 36s
  • President Zelensky reversed a decision to limit anti-corruption bodies after public protests. 52s
  • Corruption remains a major challenge in Ukraine, with several recent high-profile cases. 1m 21s
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Ukraine uncovers major drone procurement graft scheme
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France 24
9 hours ago
Ukraine uncovers major drone procurement graft scheme

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies uncovered a major fraud scheme involving embezzlement of funds for army drone procurement, implicating officials and military personnel.

Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase
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Euronews
1 day ago
Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase

Ukraine says its drones hit a Shahid storage airbase and a military plant in Russia, while Russian officials report three deaths from the attacks.

War in Ukraine: Russian forces advance for fourth month in a row
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France 24
2 days ago
War in Ukraine: Russian forces advance for fourth month in a row

Russian forces have captured over 700 square kilometers in the past month, mainly in Donetsk, and now claim control of nearly 80 percent of the region.

Trump orders two 'nuclear submarines' moved near Russia
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Euronews
2 days ago
Trump orders two 'nuclear submarines' moved near Russia

Trump ordered two nuclear submarines near Russia and warned of new sanctions if no progress is made on a Ukraine ceasefire.

Putin appears to shrug off Trump deadline on Ukraine
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Reuters
2 days ago
Putin appears to shrug off Trump deadline on Ukraine

Putin says Moscow is open to peace talks but continues military operations, while Trump threatens new sanctions if Russia does not end the conflict.

Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31
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Euronews
2 days ago
Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31

A Russian missile strike in Kyiv killed at least 31 people, including five children, and damaged schools and residential buildings.

Ukraine parliament reverses bill on anti-corruption agencies amid crisis
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Ukraine parliament reverses bill on anti-corruption agencies amid crisis

Ukraine's parliament reversed a law increasing presidential control over anti-corruption agencies after mass protests and Western pressure.

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