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Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Lithuania is seeking to bolster its security amid growing concerns over Russia.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:33:58 UTC.

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  3. Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow region

  4. Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow

  5. Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia, says Moscow

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Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia, says Moscow

Russian air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones overnight over multiple regions of the country, as well as the occupied Crimean Peninsula and the Sea of Azov, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Tuesday.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24