Sasha Vakulina
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EU opens two more Ukraine accession clusters as Hungary lifts veto
EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.
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European security without the US would be ‘very dangerous' - Budanov
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office warned against a future European security architecture without the US and outlined Kyiv’s vision for deeper defence cooperation with Europe.
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EU readies fresh cash for Ukraine’s air defence as Patriots run short
The EU is weighing a multibillion-euro Ukrainian request for PAC-3 Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up air attacks. Brussels hopes to approve the funding as early as next week, with talks also underway over a possible NATO contribution.
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Europe must brace for new security 'era', von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats.
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Ukraine's funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.
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Banking fragmentation 'holding EU back', commissioner says
Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union's banking sector needs a "change in mindset". She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability.
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Kyiv shuns Moscow's 'Victory Day truce' asking for long-term ceasefire
After the Easter truce, Moscow is now proposing a Victory Day parade ceasefire as the Kremlin is concerned over Ukraine’s long-range striking capabilities. Moscow has already scaled down the parade, where for the first time in years, Russian armoured columns will not be rolling on the Red Square.
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Trump 'cannot be pushed by anyone', Israeli opposition leader says
Israel's opposition leader rebuffed claims that the US was pushed into attacking Iran by Prime Minister Netanyahu in a Euronews interview, amid rising doubts over whether the two allies are ultimately seeking different outcomes in the war on Iran.
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Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe
Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva denied that Tehran attacked its neighbouring countries in a Euronews interview, while simultaneously stating that military forces have been instructed to target US military bases. This could include European sites.
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What are Iranian Shahed drones — and why are they everyone's problem
Recent videos from Bahrain and Dubai show a terrifying new reality. Open-source intelligence quickly confirmed what they are: Iranian-designed and made Shahed drones. And Iran is now firing these weapons across the entire region. Should you be worried?
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