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Syria

Ukraine and Syria pledge security deal in unexpected military alliance

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrived in Damascus in a surprise visit on Sunday, for his first official visit to Syria after the fall of the pro-Russian al-Assad regime.

Europe News

Zelenskyy warns US-Iran war could divert critical aid from Ukraine

President Zelenskyy has warned that a prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran is threatening the supply of vital Patriot missiles and boosting Russia’s economy through surging oil prices.

Libya

RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz

French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.

Ukraine

15 dead across Ukraine in 'massive' Russian aerial attack

Russian strikes killed 15 people in a "massive" assault on Ukraine on Friday and into Saturday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory.

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Finland

Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia

Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert snipers; ready for all eventualities at the country's 1,350 km frontier with Russia.

Ukraine

Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson

Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.

Ukraine

Kyiv region under 'massive' daytime drone and missile attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for a truce over the Easter holidays, but the Kremlin said it had not received any proposals.

Ukraine

Over 1.6 million Ukrainians went home to frontline areas, report shows

Feeling homesick outweighs the risk of living in frontline areas for over 1.6 million Ukrainians who have returned home despite constant Russian attacks. ‘Save the Children’ researchers stated that “going back to a warzone is never a choice anyone makes lightly.”

Economy

Cheaper drones: Europe's lesson from the Ukraine invasion and Iran war

As US and Israeli stockpiles drain against Iranian drones, the Bruegel think-tank warns Europe faces an even harder fight on its own doorstep

Europe News

Ukraine inks defence deal with major arms producer Bulgaria

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

World News

What are Ukraine's Gulf defence deals? Here is what Zelenskyy signed

Ukraine signed 10-year defence partnerships with three Gulf countries as Zelenskyy toured the region over the weekend. What is there for the Gulf and what will Ukraine get in return?

World News

'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall,' Zelenskyy says

German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks.

Qatar

Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement amid Zelenskyy Gulf tour

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.

Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia seal first Gulf defence deal amid Iran war

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.

World News

Pentagon could redirect Ukraine military aid to Middle East — reports

With the Iran war showing no signs of winding down, the US might prioritise the Middle East over Ukraine not only in terms of its focus and attention, but also in terms of military aid, US media reported Thursday.

Ukraine

Six Ukrainian regions face power cuts after Russian drone barrage

At least five people have been injured on Thursday morning after a Russian morning attack on an apartment block in Dnipro, according to regional officials. Meanwhile, six regions face power cuts following strikes.

Ukraine

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed after recruitment by Russia into war

Ukrainian officials have estimated that more than 1,700 people from African countries may have been fraudulently recruited to fight for Russia.

Ukraine

Russian energy giants tied to Ukrainian children deportation — report

According to a new study, Russian energy giants Gazprom and Rosneft have played an important role in indoctrination of forcefully deported Ukrainian children.

Ukraine

Almost 1,000 drones within 24 hours: Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine

In one of its largest attacks since the beginning of the all-out war, Russia launched almost 1,000 drones against Ukraine, targeting all regions, including Western Ukraine.