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- 1Putin signs decree expanding Russian army to 2.44 million personnel●As expected, Putin has signed today a decree increasing the size of the Russian army at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree, effective immediately, increasing the size of the Russian armed forces to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The order replaces all previous decrees on army size and marks the seventh expansion of Russia's forces since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, continuing a steady pattern of manpower increases.
- 2Zelensky says Russia now targeting Ukraine's data centres●Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has widened its attacks on Ukraine to include strikes on data centres, expanding the war's focus beyond energy infrastructure to digital and communications systems. The claim, reported by the BBC, highlights growing concern over the vulnerability of Ukraine's critical digital infrastructure amid ongoing Russian bombardment.
- 3Zelensky calls Putin 'patient zero' of war in UN address●'Patient Zero' Putin, Russia-Ukraine war & Trump: Zelensky addresses UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly, branding Vladimir Putin the 'patient zero' of the Russia-Ukraine war and urging stronger international pressure on Moscow. He also appealed to allies around the United States, including President Donald Trump, to keep supporting Ukraine as the war continues.
- 4Zelenskiy says North Korea preparing 10,000 more troops for Russia▼Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia, adding to forces already sent to the front. The claim, reported by Reuters, highlights Pyongyang's deepening role in the war and is drawing attention as Kyiv urges allies for continued military support against Russia's ongoing invasion.
- 5Claims Russia Is Losing Ground Across Ukraine's East Front●Update from Ukraine | Big! Russia is Losing Entire East Front | Putin is Hysterical
Reports and battlefield updates circulating on 17 November claim Russian forces are losing territory across the entire eastern front in Ukraine, with commentary suggesting the setbacks are causing alarm in Moscow, including for President Vladimir Putin. The claims come amid ongoing fighting in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, where Ukraine has been pressing counteroffensive gains while Russia struggles to hold positions.
- 6Putin restricts data on oil refineries and energy exports▼Ukraine War, Day 1,678: Putin Restricts Access to Data on Oil Refineries and Energy Exports
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered restrictions on public access to data about oil refineries and energy exports, as reported in coverage of the 1,678th day of the Ukraine war. The move limits visibility of statistics on Russia's oil infrastructure and export volumes. It comes amid ongoing attacks on Russian refining facilities and scrutiny of Moscow's energy revenues funding the war.
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President Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend the first sitting of the State Duma's ninth convocation, scheduled for 9 September, according to Interfax. The opening session will mark the start of the new parliament's work following recent elections. The news is circulating widely in Russia as attention turns to the Duma's leadership choices and legislative agenda.
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Robert Brovdi, the Ukrainian commander known as 'Madyar' who leads the country's unmanned systems forces, is being searched for in several European countries, including France and Sweden. The attention comes as President Zelenskyy says Russia has already begun additional mobilisation, keeping Ukraine's military leadership and front-line command in the spotlight.
- 9Putin Envay, US Officials Hold Talks on Ukraine War and Energy●Putin Envoy, US Officials Discussed Ukraine War, Energy Initiatives, US Official Says
A Russian envoy sent by President Putin met with US officials for discussions covering the war in Ukraine and energy initiatives, according to a US official. The talks signal continued direct contact between Washington and Moscow despite the ongoing conflict, with energy policy emerging as a notable topic alongside the fighting.
- 10Putin Holds Meeting With Election Commission Chief Pamfilova●Meeting with Chairperson of the Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova
The Kremlin reports that President Vladimir Putin met with Ella Pamfilova, chairperson of Russia's Central Election Commission, at a working meeting in Moscow. No detailed agenda has been published beyond the official readout. Meetings between the president and the election commission chair typically precede election cycles or reviews of electoral administration, drawing attention to the state of Russia's electoral preparations.
- 11Putin expands Russian army to 1.55 million troops as Ukraine reports Donetsk gains●Putin has now expanded Russia's military four times this year, to 1.55 million troops. Ukraine says it just recaptured 176 square kilometers in Donetsk
President Putin has ordered a fourth expansion of Russia's military this year, raising its authorised strength to 1.55 million troops. The move comes as Ukraine says its forces have recaptured 176 square kilometres of territory in the Donetsk region. The twin developments underline the intensifying war, with Russia pursuing a mass mobilisation of its armed forces while Kyiv claims continued progress on the eastern front.