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5 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

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Moscow’s attacks have targeted Ukraine’s power grid ahead of winter in what officials say is meant to demoralise civilians…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:37:10 UTC.

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  1. Zelensky open to meet Putin at Miami G20 if Russian leader attends

  2. Russian delegation to take part in G20 energy meeting, Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin

  3. At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria

  4. Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine would be ‘war against Russia’

  5. 5 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

  6. Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany

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