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WSJ: Kyiv prepares for the harshest winter of the conflict

The Wall Street Journal reports that residents of Kyiv are preparing for the harshest winter of the entire conflict amid increasingly frequent power outages and water supply disruptions. About three million people fear the severe cold, and some are considering relocating: the number of rental apartments in Kyiv has grown by 66% since the beginning of August, while available housing in the western regions has decreased.

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WSJ tells the story of a Russian lieutenant who switched to Ukraine's side and directed strikes against his own

The Wall Street Journal published a piece about Lev Stupnikov — a 26-year-old officer of the Russian army, born in Kazakhstan, who for more than six months passed the coordinates of his fellow servicemen to the Ukrainian military. His name became known in September 2025 after an interview with Ukrainian blogger Dmitry Karpenko. According to RT, more than 200 Russian servicemen were killed because of him; the Chechens declared a hunt for him.

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WSJ: Iran Helped Houthis in Attack on Riyadh Airport

The Wall Street Journal, citing sources close to Saudi intelligence, reports that Iran provided Yemeni Houthis with assistance in attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, energy facilities and airports, including an attack on Riyadh airport in which, according to reports, more than 10 people were killed. The assistance included operating drones and missiles, training specialists and sharing intelligence. In July, two flights were made from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas.

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WSJ: Zelensky ready for a 100-day pause in strikes on Russia's energy sector in exchange for expanded Starlink

According to The Wall Street Journal, senators Roger Wicker and Kevin Cramer proposed that Zelensky temporarily halt strikes on Russia's energy facilities in exchange for expanding Starlink coverage roughly 300 km deep into Russian territory. Zelensky expressed readiness to agree to a 100-day pause. Earlier, he told the FT that he had proposed to Trump expanding Starlink in Russia to destroy ballistic missile launchers.

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