Topic: Ukraine/Russia

Topic: Ukraine/Russia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-02-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Moscow Claims NATO Nuke Smuggling Plot Into Ukraine - UK Denounces 'Heinous' Charge

Snippet: It's hard to know what's true amid the fog of war, but when Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) comes out with whatever new accusation it lodges against Ukraine it usually 'goes big'.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/moscow-claims-nato-nuke-smuggling-plot-ukraine-uk-denounces-heinous-charge

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[2026-02-25 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: ‘Systemic Degradation’: How 4 Years of Occupation Have Devastated the Economy of Eastern Ukraine

Snippet: In late January, a concerned resident of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol contacted local media with a tip.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/systemic-degradation-how-4-years-of-occupation-have-devastated-the-economy-of-eastern-ukraine-a92036

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[2026-02-25 01:47 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How Ukraine's war effort against Russia has evolved

Snippet: Soldiers spend weeks or even months in a cramped shelter in a so-called "kill zone," a stretch as long as 20 kilometers (12 miles) that is largely controlled by enemy drones. There is no way to reach a position by vehicle or evacuate the wounded. Ammunition and food supplies are constantly interrupted.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-war-drones-starlink-evacuations-front-line-changes-since-2022/a-76096050

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[2026-02-25 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Verified Russian Deaths in Ukraine War Exceed 200K, Independent Tally Shows

Snippet: An update to a running independent tally of Russian war deaths has put the number of soldiers killed fighting on the side of Moscow at more than 200,000, a figure that journalists maintaining the list say remains a conservative estimate of the human toll Russia has faced since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine was launched four years ago.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/verified-russian-deaths-in-ukraine-war-exceed-200k-independent-tally-shows-a92031

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[2026-02-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine urges China to play ‘critical’ role for peace as war enters fifth year

Snippet: Top Ukrainian envoy urges Beijing to ‘walk this last mile together’ on anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344498/ukraine-urges-china-play-critical-role-peace-war-enters-fifth-year

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[2026-02-25 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Release of South Africans Lured to Fight in Ukraine

Snippet: South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed "heartfelt gratitude" to President Vladimir Putin for the return of men who were lured into fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/ramaphosa-thanks-putin-for-release-of-south-africans-lured-to-fight-in-ukraine-a92032

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[2026-02-25 00:11 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war anniversary and snow in New York: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenKyiv, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the first lady, Olena Zelenska, meet troops in Independence Square after a ceremony to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of UkrainePhotograph: Leon Neal/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenKyiv, UkraineA person stands in front of a makeshift memorial for Ukrainian and foreign soldiers in Independence SquarePhotograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenGuatire, Venezuela People light candles during a vigil to demand the release of political prisoners outside El Rodeo I

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/feb/24/ukraine-war-anniversary-snow-new-york-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

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[2026-02-25 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Moscow Police Targeted In Deadly Car Bombing On 4th Anniversary Of Russian Invasion

Snippet: There's been another killing by explosive device in the heart of Moscow - this time coming on the fourth anniversary of the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/moscow-police-targeted-deadly-car-bombing-4th-anniversary-russian-invasion

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[2026-02-25 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Africa wins release of 11 men lured into fighting for Russia

Snippet: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa smiles before the State of the Nation (SONA) address in Cape Town, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Rodger Bosch/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-russia-ukraine-recruits-c21480f0b8871c448a5eb026ef3eaa53

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[2026-02-24 23:49 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Snippet: Claim of ‘abetting terrorist activities’ comes as Kremlin attempts to steer users on to state-controlled app

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/24/russia-criminal-case-telegram-founder-pavel-durov

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[2026-02-24 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Russia is to Ukraine what Hamas is to Israel': Ukrainian ambassador marks four years of war

Snippet: Israel must stand with Ukraine without hesitation as the two countries face similar, existential threats, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk said in an interview with Walla, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-887714

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[2026-02-24 23:14 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine War] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Five years on, ‘Putin consensus’ faces Ukraine strain

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/five-years-on-putin-consensus-faces-ukraine-strain/

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[2026-02-24 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: United Kingdom Targets Transneft in ‘Biggest Sanctions Package’ Since 2022 Invasion

Snippet: The British government on Tuesday revealed what it called its “biggest sanctions package” against Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting the oil pipeline operator Transneft and scores of other companies accused of trading Russian crude through the so-called “shadow fleet” network of ships.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/united-kingdom-targets-transneft-in-biggest-sanctions-package-since-2022-invasion-a92030

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[2026-02-24 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: In Photos: 4 Years In, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Drags On

Snippet: Feb 24, 2026 - 02:50 pm Four years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, upending the post-World War II security order in Europe and plunging Ukraine into what many in the country describe as a fight for its survival as an independent state. In the years since, scenes of mourning, destroyed buildings, explosions, power outages, makeshift memorials and Ukrainian cities reduced to rubble have all become commonplace.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/in-photos-4-years-in-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-drags-on-a91903

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[2026-02-24 22:31 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine-Krieg] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Vier Jahre Krieg: Wie die Ukrainer standhaft bleiben

Snippet: Anfang Februar veröffentlichte das Kyjiwer Internationale Institut für Soziologie (KIIS) die Ergebnisse einer Umfrage, die Ende Januar durchgeführt wurde. Das war zu einem Zeitpunkt, als nach massiven russischen Angriffen auf Energieanlagen Teile des Landes, vor allem die Hauptstadt Kyjiw, mit einem akuten Strommangel sowie fehlender Wärme- und Wasserversorgung konfrontiert waren.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/vier-jahre-krieg-wie-die-ukrainer-standhaft-bleiben/a-76039584

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[2026-02-24 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: FSB Investigating Telegram Founder Pavel Durov on Terrorism Allegations

Snippet: Russia is ramping up its pressure on Telegram after media reports revealed early on Monday that the FSB security service is investigating Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the popular messaging app, on accusations of terrorism.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/24/fsb-investigating-telegram-founder-pavel-durov-on-terrorism-allegations-a92029

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[2026-02-24 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Russian Embassy removes banner, cancels external event amid controversy

Snippet: The Russian Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday removed a controversial banner on its outer wall of the embassy complex amid speculation the message might allude to Russia's war with Ukraine, while canceling an external event commemorating its military.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681542

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