For today, links to reports from Reuters and the Associated Press, and to commentary from Indian Punchline; other articles are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM

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Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine, damages energy infrastructure. From Reuters. KYIV — Russian forces launched a major drone attack overnight on 15 Ukrainian regions, causing damage to energy infrastructure and residential buildings, authorities said today. READ MORE . . .

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New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office, by Hanna Arhirova and Samya Kullab | AP  KYIV — New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine today in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv in its war with Russia. READ MORE . . .

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FROM SEPT. 28  The fog of war is lifting in Ukraine, by M.K. Bhadrakumar | Indian Punchline  The alignments of the endgame in the Ukraine conflict are surfacing as never before. If much remains in the realm of speculation still, that is largely due to . . . READ MORE . . .