War
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Russia Used Oleshky Ceasefire to Reoccupy Positions, Officials Say
Russian forces used a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in occupied Oleshky, Kherson region, to reoccupy military positions that Ukrainian troops had spent nearly a year dismantling, regional authorities said on November 11, after hundreds of civilians left the town.
Ukraine
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Oleshky Evacuees Reach Ukrainian-Controlled Territory via Belarus
Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Kherson Oblast reached Ukrainian-controlled territory after a 19-hour journey via Crimea, Russia and Belarus, with the oldest evacuee aged 94 and the youngest just turned one, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.
Kyiv
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Blackouts Return to Kyiv as Russia Opens Its Winter Energy Campaign
Emergency power outages hit parts of Kyiv and the Kyiv region on October 8 after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, halting metro trains and escalators and cutting water pressure, as Russian attacks on the capital killed four people and injured 19 during the day.
- World
Abu Dhabi Talks End Without Breakthrough as US Envoys Head to Moscow
US-brokered talks between Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates ended without a deal to end the war but with a prisoner exchange agreed, as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on November 12 and then Zelenskyy in Dublin.
Economics
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EU Disburses €4.36 Billion to Ukraine Under Ukraine Support Loan
The European Commission disbursed €4.36 billion to Ukraine under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, with €3.7 billion in macro-financial assistance linked to IMF-backed reforms and €658 million for defence procurement, to keep public services running and buy weapons.
Culture
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France Accelerates Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
France has pledged to accelerate the delivery of military aid to Ukraine following a phone call between Presidents Zelensky and Macron. This decision comes amid recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced air defense capabilities.
Technology
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Starlink in Ukraine Back to Normal After a Week of Throttling
Starlink and Starshield speeds in Ukraine returned to normal after being capped at about 161 km/h since mid-October, with the Defence Ministry saying Starshield again runs above 400 km/h and President Zelenskyy confirming 'the speeds are now where they need to be.'
