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Ukraine’s Neptune Missiles Strike Novorossiysk Port, Damaging Key Russian Infrastructure

  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awards a Ukrainian serviceman while he visits a command position of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade 'Velykyi Luh' at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 13, 2025. Ukrainian forces carried out a significant overnight strike on Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk , using domestically produced Neptune cruise missiles . The attack, which took place on the night of November 13–14, 2025 , targeted strategic military and energy facilities in the port city of Krasnodar Krai. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the strike damaged valuable port infrastructure , including the Sheskharis oil terminal , a launcher from Russia’s S-400 air defense system , and a missile storage site. The latter reportedly detonated, causing fires across the port area. Video footage and reports confirmed that drones accompanied the missile barrage, amplifying the destruction. President Volodymyr ...
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Billionaire Babiš Secures Election Lead, Faces Coalition Challenge in Czech Republic

Leader of ANO party Andrej Babis gestures as he reacts to the preliminary results of the parliamentary election, in Prague

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš has staged a political comeback, with his ANO party emerging as the clear winner in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election. Preliminary results show ANO capturing around 35% of the vote, far ahead of Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s Spolu (Together) coalition, which trailed at roughly 23%.

Despite the victory, Babiš fell short of an outright majority in the 200-seat lower house, securing about 80 seats. To form a government, he will need support from smaller right-wing and eurosceptic groups such as the Motorists and the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party. Both have signaled willingness to negotiate, though they are demanding cabinet positions rather than simply offering external support.

Babiš, who previously served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, has promised higher wages, lower taxes, and a rejection of EU climate and migration policies. His win strengthens the populist, anti-immigration bloc in Europe, aligning him more closely with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Slovakia’s Robert Fico.

The result could also shift Czech foreign policy. While the outgoing government was a strong supporter of Ukraine, Babiš has pledged to scale back military aid and focus on domestic priorities. President Petr Pavel will now play a key role in post-election talks, as he holds the authority to appoint the next prime minister and cabinet.

With coalition negotiations expected to be complex, the Czech Republic faces weeks of political maneuvering before a new government is confirmed.




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