War in Donbas — 2014–2022 war between Ukraine and Russia in the Donbas region of Ukraine

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

War in Donbas

2014–2022 war between Ukraine and Russia in the Donbas region of Ukraine

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Poland is pivoting its defence procurement toward domestic and Central European suppliers as it builds Europe's largest land army, quadrupling spending to 30.4 billion zlotys and targeting about €53 billion in core defence this year. Officials say this shift strengthens supply-chain resilience, reduces reliance on distant vendors, and prioritizes domestically produced drones, ammunition and other frequently used equipment amid Russia's threat and lessons from the Ukraine war.

Russia reportedly launched the largest drone attack of the Ukraine war Sunday night after President Donald Trump expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin pounded Ukraine with 355…

LatestEx-PM Says Putin Knows Ukraine Invasion Was Mistake but Won’t NegotiateFormer Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov says Vladimir Putin recognizes his 2022 invasion of Ukraine was based on faulty assumptions but is unwilling to admit it or negotiate, encouraged by high oil prices and divisions between the United States and Europe. Kasyanov says fear and disagreement over how to end the war persist among Russian elites, and urges Western countries to stay united and provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptors.Oct 4, 2026