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Yevgeny Kuklychev

Senior Editor, Russia and Ukraine

Yevgeny Kuklychev is Newsweek's London-based Senior Editor for Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. He previously headed Newsweek's Misinformation Watch and Newsweek Fact Check. Yevgeny focuses on Russia and Ukraine war, European and US Politics, misinformation and fact checking. He joined Newsweek in 2021 and previously worked at the BBC, MTV,...

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Tulsi Gabbard Issues 'Nuclear Winter' Warning

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Tulsi Gabbard Issues ‘Nuclear Winter’ Warning

Donald Trump’s director of National Intelligence posted graphic footage depicting nuclear fallout on her personal Twitter account.

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Magura drone

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Radar on Black Sea’s ‘Boyko Towers’: Video

The gas and oil drilling platforms had been occupied by Russia but Kyiv said it had reclaimed them in 2023.

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videos of Houthi strikes

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Israel Reopens Ben Gurion Airport After Houthi Missile Strike

At least one missile hit the area of the airport, leading to a brief closure of airspace as the IDF fired interceptors.

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 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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Russian State Media Claims Marco Rubio May Attend Putin’s Victory Parade

TV channel closely tied to the Russian military teased a “high-level” US government attendee at the upcoming WWII Victory Day parade in Moscow.

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Kim Jong Un (R) and Vladimir Putin

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Kim Jong Un Breaks Silence on North Korean Troops Fighting for Russia

Pyongyang admitted for the first time that it has sent troops to fight against Ukraine, according to North Korean media.

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Austrian Minister of Economy Threatens Tariff Retaliation

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Austria Issues Warning to Republican States Over Trump Tariffs

“We have to hit Republican states and we have to hit Donald Trump’s friends,” a top European official told his colleagues.

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Fallen tree causes damage in storms

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Arkansas Tornado Videos Show Huge Twisters Rip Across State

“Please God, keep it going away, please God,” an onlooker could be heard saying in social-media footage.

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A Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-22M3 military aircraft

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Russia’s Tu-22M Strategic Nuclear Bomber Crashes in Siberia

The military aircraft brought down power lines as it hit the ground, leaving hundreds of locals without electricity.

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Vladimir Putin smiles in Murmansk

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Washington Reacts to Putin’s Idea of US-Led Transition Government in Kyiv

The Russian leader vowed to “finish off” Ukraine, and said the US, U.N. and Europe could form a “temporary” administration until an election is held.

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F-16s in Ukraine

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Ukraine’s F-16s Launch Ground Strikes on Russian Targets

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot has offered a rare glimpse into the U.S.-sourced combat jets missions on the front lines.

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Donald Trump Mette Frederiksen

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Finland, Denmark Issue Travel Warnings For US

Copenhagen and Helsinki follow other European countries in beefing up its travel guidance for citizens going to America after a spate of detentions at customs.

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Eggs

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US Asking Denmark for Extra Eggs Amid Greenland Dispute: Industry Chief

The reported request came amid tensions between Washington and Copenhagen over U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to take Greenland.

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hostages

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Israel Shows ‘Shocking’ Images as Three Hostages Released by Hamas

Netanyahu said Israel “will not gloss over” the striking photos of emaciated hostages released on Saturday as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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Ross Ulbricht Breaks Silence after Donald Trump’s Pardon

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Ross Ulbricht Breaks Silence after Donald Trump’s Pardon

“Donald Trump is a man of his word,” the Silk Road founder said in a video published on X hours after release from prison.

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People Power Party in South Korean Parliament

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South Korea Impeaches Second President in Two Weeks

The Asian country’s acting president was impeached over his refusal to fill three places on South Korea’s Constitutional Court.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks at lectern

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NATO Ally Rocked by Blast at Explosives Factory

Videos shared on social media appeared to show a huge explosion in Turkey, with at least 12 people reportedly killed in the blast.

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Vladimir Putin's 2024 Annual Q&A

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Putin Reveals When Russia May Use Nuclear Weapons Under New Doctrine

Vladimir Putin addressed Russia’s recent change of nuclear doctrine while speaking to TV audiences at his annual Q&A, issuing a warning to the West.

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Tver munitions depot explosions

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Huge Mushroom Fireball Rises over Russian Ammo Storage Struck by Drones

“Epic detonations at a Russian munitions depot in the Tver region following yet another Ukrainian drone attack,” journalist Illia Ponomarenko wrote on X.

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Russian Ferry on Fire in Port Kavkaz

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Huge Russian Black Sea Cargo Ship Sinks after Ukraine Missile Strike

Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces may have used a Neptune anti-ship missile to strike the vessel.

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Putin Army Chief’s Absence Fuels Exit Rumors

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Putin Army Chief’s Absence Fuels Exit Rumors

General Gerasimov was missing from an emergency meeting of Russian president’s top advisers, amid reports that he ignored warnings about Ukraine’s Kursk raid.

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