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Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk

Russian troops have intensified attacks in multiple sectors of the eastern front, trying to break through Ukraine's defences in the Donetsk region toward the towns of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.

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‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked: EU court

The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.

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Trump team distances itself from Ukraine 'peace not territory' claim

Bryan Lanza, who worked on Trump’s presidential campaign, claimed the incoming Trump administration indicated restoring lost Ukrainian territory wasn't a precursor to peace.

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Report: European countries are spending more on defence

The International Institute for Strategic Studies report says while defence spending is up, progress has been mixed and a lot still needs to be done to effectively counter threats from countries like Russia.

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Trump's unpredictable policies could alter course of war in Ukraine

The election of Donald Trump as US president might alter the war in Ukraine. His unpredictability raises concerns about aid reduction, but his approach remains unclear.

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Russia blasts Ukraine with overnight aerial attacks

Russia launched around 2,000 drones at Ukraine in October, about one-third more than the previous month, making it the third in a row that saw a significant rise in attacks, the UK Defence Ministry said Friday.

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Sinkevičius: Russia tapped into North Korea to boost its failing army

The conscription of around 10,000 North Korean troops to fight on Ukrainian soil means Putin is under less pressure to replace the approximately 1000 troops Russia is losing on the battlefield daily.

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Trump 2.0 - the consequences for Ukraine and Europe's security

How will a Republican return to the White House affect European defence and the war in Ukraine?

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Ukrainians fear Trump return could threaten their future

Many Ukrainians fear Trump’s possible return to the White House, with concerns he’d cut support and pressure NATO allies. Could a Trump presidency leave Eastern Europe vulnerable?

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Up to 11,000 North Korean troops now in Kursk, Zelenskyy says

According to local media reports, Ukrainian forces had fired at North Korean soldiers in combat for the first time since their deployment by Russia to its western Kursk region.

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Would Harris' election victory bring stability to US-EU ties?

The EU would prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump as next US president due to her stance on issues from trade to support for Ukraine, analysts say.

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How is Ukraine keeping the lights on this winter?

The war-weary country is rebuilding power plants and looking to renewables as Russian energy attacks intensify.

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Lavrov to visit EU for first time since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion

Russian state-controlled outlet Vedomosti reports that FM Sergei Lavrov will visit Malta in December 2024 to participate in a meeting. If confirmed, it would mark his first visit to any EU country since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Russian troops capture Ukrainian town of Selydove in Donetsk region

Reports say Russian forces have captured and occupied three settlements in eastern Ukraine amid Moscow’s push to gain control of the whole Donetsk region.

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Russia launches extensive nuclear weapons exercises

Defence Minister Andrei Belousov claimed the exercise is intended to practice “strategic offensive forces launching a massive nuclear strike in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy.”

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At least four killed in Russian overnight strike on Kharkiv

Local officials say rescuers are searching for other victims who may still be trapped under the rubble.

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Can’t find a flight to China? Russian airspace closure may be why

Finnair has dropped from 42 to three direct flights from Helsinki to China in the last few years.

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North Korean troops in Kursk a ‘significant escalation’: NATO chief

The new NATO chief confirmed Pyongyang has deployed troops to the Russian border region, branding it a sign of Putin’s "growing desperation".

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Roberta Metsola praises Pope for promoting peace

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Pope Francis on Friday to discuss key issues on the European agenda and emphasised the shared commitment to reconciliation and peace.

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Pensioners escape death as Russian rocket hits their home in Kherson

A Russian rocket struck the apartment of a couple in Kherson on Friday while they were at home, injuring the man in the head and wounding the woman in the legs.

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