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With hybrid attacks and nuclear bluster, Putin aims to end Europe’s support for Ukraine

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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European leaders say Moscow's escalated “hybrid war” against Europe includes online disinformation, cyberattacks and threats to use nuclear weapons.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine says attacks knocked out over half of Russia's oil refining capacity

  2. Ukraine hits Moscow with one of its largest drone attacks in two years

  3. With hybrid attacks and nuclear bluster, Putin aims to end Europe’s support for Ukraine

  4. Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe'

  5. At least 6 dead as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv

  6. Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks

  7. France's Macron observes test of new nuclear-capable missile without warhead

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