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Ukraine

Russia creates 'catalogue' of Ukrainian children for adoption

Russia is now offering forcefully deported Ukrainian minors for coerced “adoption” through a newly created “catalogue”, where Ukrainian children are categorised by age, eyes and hair colour.

USA

Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan

After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region.

Ukraine

Putin will meet Trump, but will he meet Zelenskyy?

The presidents of the US and Russia have agreed to meet in the "coming days", the Kremlin said, adding that the venue has also been decided. Will the meeting also include Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy, and what does it mean for Trump’s ceasefire deadline for Moscow?

World News

Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement might be signed in the US

Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington this week for a summit which could advance a much-anticipated peace agreement between the two. The meeting would send a strong signal to Moscow regarding the two countries' commitment to finding a solution without Russia.

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Ukraine

Ukraine strikes five Russian fighter jets at annexed Crimea airfield

Ukraine’s Security Service struck an airfield in Saky in annexed Crimea overnight on Monday, hitting five fighter jets, which Russia uses for its regular attacks on Ukraine.

Russia

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia

The US president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to reach a deal with Ukraine or face significant tariffs.

World News

Armenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Abu Dhabi to finalise the peace agreement and forge a future side by side after nearly four decades of conflict. What was previously seen as an impossible peace became a reality after Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine.

Ukraine

Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?

Donald Trump reportedly told Germany to sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. But can Berlin increase its military support to Kyiv as Russia intensifies aerial attacks?

Russia

Russia expands recruitment, allowing foreigners to serve in army

To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.

Armenia

Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine claims

Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye.

World News

(Un)orthodox intelligence ops: How Russia is using its churches abroad

Sweden is reportedly probing a Russian Orthodox church in the town of Västerås over possible hybrid warfare techniques, a new investigation shows.

Russia

Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide.

Russia

Russia's friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

Russia

Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk

Russian officials confirmed on Thursday that the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia's Kursk region.

Europe News

US to halt shipment of weapons pledged to Ukraine, White House says

The US is halting shipments of some promised air defence missiles and weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpile levels, officials said. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan jails Sputnik execs amid escalating tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan and Russia have engaged in a rare escalation of judicial measures against each other over the last days, as relations between the two countries reach a new low.

Europe News

Russia launched record 5,438 drones at Ukraine in June alone

Russia launched a record 5,438 drones against Ukraine in June, intensifying aerial strikes. Only two days in the past 18 months were attack-free.

Europe News

Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report claiming Gaza human rights breaches

In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that “Israel is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West."

Iran

Can Iran attack the US now and how (and where) can it do it?

U.S. troops across the Middle East are on high alert as Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation following recent escalations.

Belarus

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners in surprise decision

The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy Keith Kellogg in a move to ease tensions with the West.

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