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Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries as Tensions Rise Over Starlink Defense Systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces have resumed military drone strikes against Russian oil refinery infrastructure, formally ending a temporary energy ceasefire as public disputes escalated with Elon Musk over operational control of the Starlink satellite communications network vital to Ukraine’s defense.
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Department of Justice Secures Million-Dollar Settlement Over Brokerage Oversight Failures
President Donald Trump Casts Doubt on White House Press Secretary's Future
U.S. Treasury Extends Sanctions Waiver for Russian Energy Firm Lukoil
Delaware Election Office Relocates Following Receipt of Suspicious Mail
President Donald Trump Launches Campaign Rally in Georgia Battleground
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Nine People Killed in Mass Shooting at Pennsylvania Residence
Four Killed in Mass Shooting at Elementary School in Bend, Oregon
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White House Orders SpaceX to Limit Starlink Access for Ukrainian Military Operations
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