War in Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to deploy missiles within striking distance of the West should the U.S. move forward with its missile deployment in Germany.
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The drones struck a long-range missile carrier at the Olenya base, Ukrainian Pravda reported.
Slovakia proposes ‘technical solution’ to unblock Russian oil supplies
Slovakia and Hungary have criticized Ukraine for halting Lukoil’s supplies.
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Romania confirms Russian drones in its airspace
Ukraine’s air force said three Russian Shahed kamikaze drones crossed the border.
Denmark, Netherlands say 14 Leopard tanks will be dispatched to Ukraine within weeks
Kyiv has requested more land fire power.
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Russia cracks down on personal phones on the frontline
Ukrainian open-source investigators said the new restrictions will make it harder to analyze Russian movements.
Britain and Germany team up on defense as fears grow Trump will ditch Ukraine
Britain’s new Labour government is seeking deeper military ties with Germany and France.
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Rampant sanctions busting is overwhelming EU front-line states, Latvia says
“There’s a serious problem” with enforcement of wartime bans, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže tells POLITICO.
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The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.
EU ‘ready’ to negotiate as Hungary-Ukraine oil row boils over
The European Commission also said it doesn’t see any ‘immediate’ oil supply risks after Ukraine partially banned Russian oil exports to Europe.
Breath bated, Russia and Ukraine monitor US as Biden withdraws from race
Moscow sniffs a plot behind American president’s decision not to run for reelection, while Kyiv hopes Washington perseveres with aid.
Poland warns Europe to prepare for ‘change’ in US ties, regardless of next president
In exclusive comments to POLITICO, Poland’s foreign minister said that Europe had “no other choice” but to get ready for change.
Ukraine’s Kuleba to visit China for first time since start of war
Foreign minister of Ukraine will be in Beijing from Tuesday to Friday.
Russians, Belarusians suspected of foreign interference barred from Paris Games
Among thousands of applications, a few dozen were rejected on suspicion of foreign interference, French Interior Minister Darmanin says.
US missiles are welcome in Germany, foreign minister says
Baerbock’s comments came in response to criticism from within the German government coalition.
Top NATO general praises Ukraine’s ‘great’ war strategy
Kyiv is doing a good job of balancing recruitment, training and procurement, Gen. Christopher Cavoli said.
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Even in the most distant reaches of EU territory, Moscow is still posing problems.
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