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Russian Threats Escalate Amid U.S. Military Support for Ukraine

10/9/2025

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Zelenskyy Seeks Tomahawks

A Russian lawmaker warned Poland could face bombings, including Rzeszów hub, if United States (U.S.) supplies Tomahawks to Ukraine.
Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov threatened to burn down the United Kingdom amid missile talks.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks U.S. Tomahawks to boost Ukraine's military.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov warned U.S. nuclear testing would trigger retaliation.
North Korea showcased new weapons, including hypersonic missiles.

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Zelenskyy Reports Losses

Russian attack damaged a Ukrainian thermal power plant, injuring two workers.
Ukraine's energy infrastructure was targeted in Chernihiv, Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Zelenskyy reported heavy losses for Russian forces in eastern Donetsk.
Russian drone attacks killed three in Sumy and Kherson; Ukraine intercepted 154 of 183 drones.
Ursula von der Leyen, EU chief, urged Europe to counter Russia's hybrid warfare.

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Zelenskyy Seeks Tomahawks

A Russian lawmaker warned Poland could face bombings, including Rzeszów hub, if United States (U.S.) supplies Tomahawks to Ukraine.
Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov threatened to burn down the United Kingdom amid missile talks.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks U.S. Tomahawks to boost Ukraine's military.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov warned U.S. nuclear testing would trigger retaliation.
North Korea showcased new weapons, including hypersonic missiles.

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