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Sweden suspects two of sending military-industrial products to Russia

The Swedish Security Service (Sapo) said in a statement the two suspects had been arrested last week and were both remanded in custody.

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Latvian defence minister resigns following recent drone incursions

Several drones from Russia and Ukraine have crashed in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Sanctions, Syria and a new Hungary

Foreign affairs ministers are in Brussels on Monday to tackle a large slate of files. Talks will span how to crack down on Russians abducting Ukrainian children, slapping sanctions on Israeli settlers to restarting relations between the bloc and Syria.

Russia

Putin claims Ukraine war could be nearing a surprise end

Putin declared the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end" on Saturday, even though the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marred by mutual accusations of violations and a scaled-down Victory Day parade.

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Russia

Putin targets NATO, vows victory in Ukraine at Moscow parade

In Moscow, a scaled-down Victory Day parade was held under tight security, without military hardware, amid fears of possible Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian president denounced NATO in his speech.

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Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday.

Russia

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade — and who is not?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. But this time, even Russia’s former allies are staying away, leaving the Kremlin alone in its much scaled-down celebration.

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Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia

US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.

Sport

IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus’s athletes but Russians still barred

The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it "no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams."

Art

'Blood is Russia's art': Protests mark start of Venice Biennale

The Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot and Ukraine feminist group FEMEN have joined forces to protest at Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest international art exhibition.

Ukraine

Ukraine 'will respond in kind' Zelenskyy says ahead of Moscow parade

Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks.

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Ukraine says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with air strikes

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.

Ukraine

Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.

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Kyiv slams Egypt for taking Russian‑shipped grain stolen from Ukraine

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that Egypt has received a fourth shipment of stolen Ukrainian grain via Russia, accusing Cairo of violating its promises.

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Russia declares Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tables own truce

Russia's defence ministry said last week that there would be no military hardware at the annual parade this year because of fears of long-range attacks by Ukrainian drones.

Armenia

Armenia tests Moscow’s patience with Zelenskyy visit and EU summit

One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country’s foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine’s president.

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Drone strikes Moscow building just days before Russia's V-Day parade

Just days before Russia’s Victory Day parade, a drone reportedly hit a high-rise residential building in Moscow, just kilometres away from the Kremlin.

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At least 10 people killed in Russian strikes over the past 24 hours

Kyiv says Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least 10 people and injured more than 76 others across the country over the last 24 hours.

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Two killed and over a dozen injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine

Russia is continuing to bombard Ukrainian cities daily with barrages of drones and missiles as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled in the wake of the war in Iran. Kyiv says its counter strikes targeting Russian oil facilities have been achieving success.

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Second US ambassador to Ukraine steps down in less than one year

The acting US ambassador to Ukraine is to step down from her post in Kyiv and retire, the US State Department announced. Reports have indicated her reasons for leaving the job are related to the Trump administration's approach to Ukraine.

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