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Russia shells eastern Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks new European partners

One woman sustained shrapnel wounds and required surgery on Thursday as a result of Russia's bombardment of the Bilenke village in Zaporizhzhia. Houses and infrastructure facilities were also damaged.

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Ukraine foils Russia's biggest drone attack in seven months

Authorities in Ukraine say the attack was Russia's biggest drone barrage against Ukraine in seven months.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy visits military hospital and hands out awards to veterans

During a trip to the Rivne region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a military hospital where veterans with complex back injuries are treated and rehabilitated.

Travel News

Is avoiding Russian airspace making flights longer and more expensive?

European airlines have not been able to compete on a “level playing field” with Chinese counterparts, who are permitted to use Russian airspace.

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EPP leader slams Hungary over easing visa restrictions for Russians

The EPP president called Hungary's decision to simplify its entry conditions for Russians "questionable" and warned of heightened risk of spies entering the bloc in a letter sent to European Council President Charles Michel.

Ukraine

11 injured after Russian shelling in Kherson

According to the Kherson regional police telegram channel, 11 people, including three children, were injured in the past 24 hours as a result of attacks by the Russian troops in the Kherson region.

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Zelenskyy visits front line as Russian offensive makes gains

The visit comes as Russian forces captured two front-line villages in the east of Ukraine.

Poland

Poland tells Hungary to 'join a union with Putin' in diplomatic row

While most European countries firmly back Ukraine, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seen as having comparatively close ties to Russia, prompting a war of words with Poland.

Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians honour soldiers killed in prison blast

Several thousand soldiers and civilians gathered at Kyiv’s Independence Square on Sunday to commemorate the second anniversary of an explosion that killed more than 50 Ukrainians held by Russia in the Olenivka prison barracks.

Cuba

Three warships from Russia's Baltic Fleet dock in Cuba

The arrival of the vessels comes just weeks after another squadron of Russian warships, including a powerful nuclear-powered submarine, visited Cuba as part of military exercises in mid-June.

Europe News

Peace talks with Moscow 'deal with the devil', top Kyiv adviser says

Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak suggested that any deal made with Russia would not benefit Ukraine and that Moscow would just "drag (us) to hell".

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WATCH: Russian airstrike hits ecopoark in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian State Emergency Service released footage on Wednesday of a Russian strike aftermath at a private ecopark in Kharkiv region.

Ukraine

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv seeking 'common ground' with China

While Ukraine's foreign minister met his Chinese counterpart, President Zelenskyy spoke to the Vatican's secretary of state before lauding Ukraine's missile programme.

Europe News

Russia claims it has destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones in Crimea

The attack reportedly targeted a crucial ferry crossing to the Russian-occupied peninsula.

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At least five injured after Ukraine and Russia exchange drone strikes

Ukraine said it downed 35 of 39 Russian drones overnight, whilst Russia said it shot down 26 Ukrainian drones over its southern Rostov region on Saturday.

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Josep Borrell visits Latvia

Borrell said Latvia is a frontrunner in its support to Ukraine and an example to others on defence investments.

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At least three killed in Russian strike on Mykolaiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X that a missile hit a "children’s playground near an ordinary residential house."

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 95 prisoners of war each

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Russian Defense Ministry have confirmed the exchange.

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Kyiv hospital reopens after Russian attack

A key pediatric hospital in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has partially resumed medical services one week after suffering extensive damage in a Russian missile attack.

China

China and Russia start naval drills amid rising tensions with NATO

The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July.

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