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Poland Accuses Russia of Crossing a Dangerous Line with Sabotage Acts

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of orchestrating sabotage operations designed to destabilise Poland, calling the actions a form of “state terrorism”. His statement follows an explosion that damaged key railway tracks on the Warsaw–Lublin line over the weekend—a route linking Poland’s capital to the Ukrainian border. Tusk described the incident as an unprecedented assault on national security.

Authorities have identified two Ukrainian nationals as those responsible for the attack, alleging they collaborated with Russian intelligence before fleeing to Belarus. In response, Poland has requested their extradition, closed the last operating Russian consulate in Gdansk, and deployed thousands of soldiers to protect strategic infrastructure across the country.

Moscow has rejected the accusations and labelled Poland’s actions “Russophobia”, saying it will restrict Polish diplomatic presence in Russia. The explosion comes amid a broader increase in arson, sabotage, and cyberattacks across Europe since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, intensifying concerns about hybrid warfare tactics.

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Zelensky Signals Openness to US Plan for Ending Ukraine War

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is prepared to work with the United States on what he called “their vision” for ending the war with Russia, following reports of a leaked draft peace proposal shaped during meetings between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev. The plan, which has drawn global attention, suggests Ukraine would cede parts of the Donetsk region still under its control, reduce the size of its military, and commit not to join NATO—terms Kyiv has previously rejected.

The White House insists Ukraine has been included in discussions, pushing back against criticism that negotiations happened behind its back. The draft emerged as Russia reported small territorial gains in eastern Ukraine and as Zelensky faces a domestic political crisis linked to a $100 million corruption scandal. In a televised address, Zelensky confirmed that US military officials had presented points of a peace proposal in Kyiv, stressing that Ukraine seeks a “real peace… one that will not be broken by a third invasion.”

The plan has triggered concern among European leaders, who say they were excluded from early talks. Germany’s foreign minister described the US proposal as only a “list of topics and options” rather than a complete agreement. While Washington claims the draft is balanced and acceptable to both sides, Kyiv maintains that any peace must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and dignity. The debate unfolds as fighting continues, including recent deadly Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia and Ternopil, and as the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion approaches.

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Ukrainian Teenagers Lured on Telegram to Commit Sabotage for Cash

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Ukrainian security officials report a disturbing rise in teenagers being recruited through Telegram and other online platforms to carry out sabotage attacks inside Ukraine. One such teen, identified as “Vlad,” travelled hundreds of miles to plant a bomb in a military conscription van after being promised $2,000. Like many others, he was approached anonymously online with offers of easy money and gradually coaxed into increasingly dangerous tasks. Ukrainian authorities say more than 800 people have been recruited in the past two years, including at least 240 minors — some as young as 11.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) says recruiters exploit vulnerable young people and motivate them with payments rather than political ideology. Many teenagers are instructed to collect explosives, commit arson, or conduct surveillance, often while being monitored by their handlers. Payments are frequently far less than promised, with many teens cheated or placed in life-threatening situations. Officials warn that some recruited minors have been killed during sabotage attempts, and in certain cases, devices were allegedly detonated remotely by handlers, knowing the teens would not survive.

Despite reporting numerous Telegram channels involved in recruitment, most remain active, continuing to post job-like ads disguised as “part-time work” or “quick money.” Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of orchestrating the operations, while Russia denies responsibility and counters with accusations of Ukrainian involvement in sabotage inside Russia. As dozens of young suspects await trial, Vlad warns others against falling for online recruiters, saying their promises lead only to prison, injury, or death.

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Poland Shuts Last Russian Consulate, Blames Moscow for Railway Sabotage

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Poland announced on Wednesday that it will close Russia’s last remaining consulate on its territory, escalating its response to a railway explosion that Warsaw has blamed on Moscow. The blast, which occurred over the weekend on the Warsaw-Lublin line leading to the Ukrainian border, was allegedly carried out by two Ukrainians working with Russian intelligence. Polish authorities say the suspects fled to Belarus, a close ally of Russia.

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the closure of the Russian consulate in Gdansk is the first step, following earlier closures of Russian consulates in Krakow and Poznan in response to similar sabotage concerns. Calling the railway incident “an act of state terrorism,” Sikorski added that Poland would also pursue non-diplomatic measures. Moscow, which denies any involvement, accused Poland of “Russophobia” and indicated it would restrict Poland’s diplomatic presence in Russia.

Warsaw is now urging its EU partners to curb the movement of Russian diplomats within the Schengen zone, warning that further actions may follow. Poland and other EU states have repeatedly accused Russia and Belarus of destabilizing the region, including by fueling migration at the borders. Polish intelligence officials say several additional people have been detained in connection with the blast, amid a wider surge in sabotage, arson and cyberattacks across Europe since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Poland Scrambles Jets After Russian Strikes Near Border With Ukraine

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Poland activated its air defence and scrambled fighter jets early Wednesday after Russia launched a wave of airstrikes on western Ukraine, close to the Polish border. The Polish Armed Forces said quick-reaction fighter jets and an early-warning aircraft were deployed to secure national airspace.

In a statement on X, Poland’s operational command confirmed that ground-based air defence units and radar systems were raised to their highest state of readiness amid heightened tensions along NATO’s eastern flank.

The response followed widespread air raid alerts across Ukraine around 0400 GMT, as the Ukrainian Air Force warned of incoming Russian missile and drone attacks.

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Azerbaijan Protests After Russian Missile Damages Kyiv Embassy

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Azerbaijan has summoned Russia’s ambassador, Mikhail Yevdokimov, to lodge a formal protest after a Russian Iskander missile strike damaged its embassy in Kyiv. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said the blast destroyed part of the perimeter wall and caused significant structural damage to the diplomatic compound.

According to the ministry, the incident occurred during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Despite the extent of the damage, no injuries were reported among embassy personnel.

Azerbaijan called the situation unacceptable and demanded a clear explanation from Russia. The protest adds a new diplomatic strain as regional tensions continue to escalate amid the ongoing conflict.

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Russian Strikes Devastate Kyiv as Ukraine Reports Rising Casualties

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A massive wave of Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv has left four people dead and dozens injured, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed. More than 430 drones and 18 missiles were launched, damaging high-rise buildings across nearly every district and leaving parts of the capital without heat as energy infrastructure took heavy hits. Emergency crews rescued more than 40 people from burning and collapsed structures.

The strikes also targeted several other Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv’s air defences intercepted multiple incoming threats. Fires, falling debris, and widespread destruction hit residential blocks, a hospital and administrative facilities, with some victims pulled from under rubble. Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned that parts of the city’s power, water and heating network had been disrupted.

In a parallel escalation, Ukraine struck Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, igniting a major oil refinery and damaging ships and apartment buildings. Local authorities declared a state of emergency and halted oil exports. The attacks follow another deadly Russian barrage less than a week earlier, prompting Zelensky to urge Western allies to tighten sanctions on Russian energy amid stalled ceasefire talks.

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Russian Soldier Gets Life Sentence in Landmark Ukrainian War Crimes Trial

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A Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian soldier Dmitry Kurashov, 27, to life imprisonment for the execution of surrendered Ukrainian soldier Vitalii Hodniuk in January 2024. This marks the first life sentence imposed on a Russian serviceman for killing a prisoner of war since the full-scale invasion began. Evidence, including witness accounts and scene footage, confirmed Kurashov shot Hodniuk at point-blank range despite the captive emerging unarmed with hands raised.

Kurashov had joined Russia’s Storm V penal unit after being recruited from prison with the promise of freedom in exchange for military service. Although he initially pleaded guilty, he later denied responsibility, blaming a medic who, according to other captured Russian soldiers, was not present during the shooting. Prosecutors argued Kurashov displayed no genuine remorse and knowingly followed illegal orders not to take Ukrainian prisoners alive.

Ukraine’s intelligence and legal bodies say more than 150 similar executions of POWs by Russian forces have been documented since 2022, suggesting a possible pattern or policy. While some accusations have also been made against Ukrainian troops for killing Russian captives, officials stress those instances are far fewer and under investigation.

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Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Injures Nine, Damages Residential Buildings

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Kyiv came under attack for the second consecutive night as a wave of Russian drones struck the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, wounding nine people and damaging buildings across the city. According to Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, ten city locations were affected, including two apartment complexes that took direct hits. Images from the scene showed a car overturned and shattered windows across several buildings.

The assault follows Wednesday’s widespread strikes that killed at least seven people across Ukraine, six of them in Kyiv, and triggered power outages. Ukraine’s military reported that Russia launched around 130 drones in the latest offensive, of which 92 were intercepted. The recent attacks are part of what Ukrainian officials describe as a renewed campaign to cripple the nation’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Russia’s Defence Ministry confirmed targeting Ukrainian energy sites, claiming the strikes were in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. While Moscow insists such facilities are legitimate military targets, both nations continue to deny intentionally striking civilian areas. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones reportedly hit an energy facility in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region and ignited an industrial site in Ryazan.

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Russian Warships Escalate Tensions in Danish Waters, Intelligence Warns

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Denmark’s defence intelligence service has reported a series of aggressive maneuvers by Russian warships in the Danish straits, a critical passage connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. According to Defence Intelligence Director Thomas Ahrenkiel, Russian vessels have sailed on collision courses, aimed weapons at Danish naval ships and helicopters, and used tracking radars in ways that risk unintended escalation. He also noted that Russian warships have been observed carrying sonar and jamming equipment, with at least one incident causing significant GPS interference in Denmark.

The activity, which Denmark views as part of Moscow’s broader hybrid warfare strategy, comes amid heightened tensions in the Baltic region following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Denmark, a strong supporter of Kyiv, has expanded its defence budget and committed to acquiring long-range precision weapons capable of reaching targets inside Russia. Ahrenkiel further warned that a Russian warship anchored in Danish waters for over a week could be linked to Moscow’s efforts to protect its so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers used to evade Western sanctions.

Despite these provocations, Danish defence intelligence stressed that there is no direct military threat to Denmark. However, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen recently described drone incursions over Danish airports and military sites as a “hybrid attack,” while Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed ongoing investigations. NATO has since bolstered its operations in the Baltic, and Sweden has moved to tighten maritime surveillance laws. The White House also described Russia’s actions as a serious matter, reaffirming close coordination with NATO allies.

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