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Ukraine braces for winter freeze amid potential Russian strikes targeting nuclear power -- Why the Baltic States fear Russia's Kaliningrad exclave -- EU demands investigation of Roshchyna's death, condemns abuses against journalists -- NATO to rethink alliance's relationship with Russia for first time in decades -- and more

France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025 -- UK slaps sanctions on Russian forces for chemical weapons use in Ukraine -- Trump reportedly spoke with Putin as many as 7 times after leaving White House -- Russia continues influence campaigns to support Trump's 2024 candidacy -- and more

Residents in Russia's Belgorod Oblast to be paid record $31,000 signing bonus for joining army -- Russian Baltic Sea Fleet vessel out of action after Ukraine's sabotage -- Second Russian attack on Odesa damages foreign civilian vessel, casualties reported -- Putin's Black Sea residence demolished due to safety concerns, Russian media reports -- and more

Ukraine scrambles for resources before uncertain US elections, Russian stockpiles not unlimited -- Ukraine hit 3 Russian command posts with Storm Shadows and GMLRS -- Half of Russia's shells used in Ukraine supplied by North Korea -- Russia increasingly launching 'unspecified' types of drones against Ukraine -- and more

Russia lost more elite soldiers in 1 year near Vuhledar than in 10 years of Chechen War -- Oil depots on fire in 2 Russian regions -- Russia has summarily executed at least 93 Ukrainian POWs on battlefield -- Ukraine hits ammunition depots with domestic weapons in an attempt to disrupt Russia's logistics -- and more

Russia attacking Kursk Oblast settlements with no Ukrainian troops present -- Moldova uncovers $15 million Russian-backed plot to influence upcoming elections with bribes, disinformation -- Ukraine receives over one-third of pledged shells from Czech initiative -- Part of Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast to lack water supply for indefinite period -- Ukrainian drones strike Russian airfield in Voronezh Oblast -- and more