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Brussels looking to beef up the EU's collective defence clause

Article 42.7 of the EU Treaties was triggered once following the terrorist attack in Paris on November 13, 2015, but is generally seen as weaker than the collective defence clause in NATO.

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Massive fire erupts in Sumy region after Russian drone strike

Firefighters in Ukraine’s Sumy region battled a massive blaze overnight after Russian drone strikes caused multiple fires and destroyed buildings, emergency services said on Thursday.

Germany

Germany arrests three for plotting Russian 'sabotage' bomb attacks

The three suspects plotted to carry out arson and explosive attacks on German freight transport systems, according to federal prosecutors.

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Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum

Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported.

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EU needs more integration with Ukraine defence industry: Kubilius

The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.

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Hungary pauses talks with Ukraine on minority rights amid spy scandal

The spy scandal is deepening, as are the rifts in Hungarian-Ukrainian relations.

Russia

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

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Ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, German Chancellor Merz says

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

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Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

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Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies minerals deal with the US

By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion.

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EU Commission prepares for no-deal scenario on Ukraine trade scheme

The EU executive is now considering contingency plans in case a new agreement with Ukraine isn't finalised before the current tariff-free scheme expires in less than a month.

USA

Biden calls Trump's approach to Russia 'modern-day appeasement'

In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world's trust in the US.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 410 prisoners in major wartime swap

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 205 prisoners each on Tuesday in one of the largest swaps since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv

The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II.

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Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting pope’s death

Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv.

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Ukraine to receive 3 million shells from allies, says Zelenskyy

During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed.

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US will scale back role in Ukraine peace talks, Washington says

The State Department announcement marks a significant shift in Washington's approach and comes after months of stalled diplomatic efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to agree to a deal to end Russia's three-year war.

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Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025

Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

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Zelenskyy: Minerals deal with the US a 'truly equal agreement'

Kyiv residents reacted to the agreement with mixed emotions, with some hoping that it would prove beneficial to Ukraine, while others viewed it as a form of imperialism, where Washington was capitalising on Ukraine’s dire need for continued US support.

World News

Sixteen EU countries to trigger clause increasing defence spending

The 27-member bloc is allowing member states to spend up to 1.5% of their GDP on defence over the next four years without the usual budgetary limits.

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