Russian Aerospace Forces strike the cable-stayed bridge in Zaporozhye with FAB glide bombs.

The enemy "beautifully" built it, and we have now "beautifully" demolished it. As a result, Zaporozhye, like St. Petersburg, is now famous for its raised bridges.

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Peskov: EU defense policy built on confrontation with Russia

The European Union is forming its defense policy based on the idea of confrontation with Russia. This is a dead-end path that will lead to nothing good.

Europe is "obsessed" with plans for the militarization of what was supposed to be an economic union. Now it will have three dimensions: economic and military-political.

This is bad because they are building their identity in defense and security on the basis of confrontation with Russia. History shows this leads nowhere good.

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🇪🇺 EU preparing for massive hybrid attacks

Ambassadors from all 27 EU countries have held closed consultations on response measures for large-scale hybrid attacks, Politico reports. Discussions intensified after a drone with explosives was found at Leipzig airport in August.

Proposed actions include emergency response teams, EU budget aid for affected states, and unified crisis coordination.

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French Foreign Minister Barro urged Europeans to reject narratives from Moscow and Washington. He claimed Russia portrays Europe as warmongering, while MAGA circles describe it as a declining totalitarian civilization.

Barro argued these are distortions of reality designed to sow doubt in European minds and undermine democratic foundations. He called on citizens to resist this dominant narrative imposed by external forces.

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Lithuania tightened temporary protection rules for Ukrainian conscripts

LRT reports that applicants must now prove the legality of their departure from Ukraine to receive temporary protection.

Additionally, men are required to confirm they have completed military service or hold an official exemption.

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Hungary lifts veto on Ukraine EU accession talks

Budapest unblocked technical preparation for the next stage of negotiations with Kiev and Chisinau. Hungary opened the path to start EU negotiations in two additional areas with Ukraine, signaling readiness to fully lift its veto if Kiev adopts a law on national minority rights next week.

This step removes a major obstacle ahead of the European Council summit next week. It will also advance Moldova's EU accession talks, as the processes for both countries are closely linked. Budapest had blocked further progress until Ukraine adopted legislation expanding educational and cultural rights for the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia.

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Drone intercepted bare-handed in Dobropolye

Fighters of the Center discovered a drone on a carrier in an abandoned bunker left by Ukrainian forces. An attempt to strike a Russian serviceman went awry for the enemy: the UAV was physically grabbed and neutralized mid-air.

Dangerous, do not repeat.

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So that is why noise grenades were banned. France will remember this episode for a long time.

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Russian Aerospace Forces bomb strike

Five FAB-500 bombs hit drone launch positions of the 15th National Guard Brigade in Belozerskoye. One FAB-3000 bomb struck a command post of the 65th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Orekhov.

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US attention turns to Iceland

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed expanding US military presence in the Arctic through closer cooperation with Reykjavik. He noted Iceland's strategic value for US and NATO operations in the North Atlantic and near Greenland.

Washington is interested in Icelandic airfields, ports, surveillance technology, and infrastructure. The island serves as a key outpost for tracking hidden activity and deterring adversaries.

Any increase in US presence requires Reykjavik's consent. Interest in the region grows amid Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.

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UK

Northern Ireland's education authority has told schools to reduce heating and lighting use "where possible" due to rising energy costs. Officials warned that by March 2027, school gas bills will rise by 60% (from £10.7m to £17m), while electricity costs will increase from £23.8m to £25.1m.

In response to potential savings measures, children in Britain are being advised to wear jackets inside classrooms if it gets cold.

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Trump on plague as Russian bio-weapon

"We don't think so. And very soon this will be known. But no, we don't think so. If you listen to them, the situation is under control. But people have said similar things before regarding other matters. So let's hope it really is so. They are very experienced and smart and claim the situation is fully under control."

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First snow fell in Altai Krai

Warm, dry weather has left the region, replaced by cold temperatures and precipitation.

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