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Cheaper drones: Europe's lesson from the Ukraine invasion and Iran war

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Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed after recruitment by Russia into war

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Almost 1,000 drones within 24 hours: Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine

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Ukraine

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Russia steps up strikes in biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, in its biggest attack in weeks. The onslaught continued into Tuesday as dozens of drones targeted the capital Kyiv during daylight.

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French hotel group denies allegations of human trafficking in Ukraine

In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.

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Zelenskyy open to discuss drone interception expertise with Netanyahu

Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran's UAVs, as the Iran war entered its third week.

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Zelenskyy resists Druzhba, it's no different to lifting oil sanctions

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NATO leaders call on Trump to reverse Russian oil sanctions suspension

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