The Ring
What can the EU's Ukraine diplomacy achieve? MEPs in The Ring
Is Moscow deliberately escalating the war in Ukraine? The increasing number of Russian drone incursions into European airspace has left the EU struggling to come up with a swift response. Is more defense spending the right answer? And what to do with the money?
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Moment explosion erupts at Russian oil terminal in St. Petersburg after Ukrainian drone attack
Black smoke billowed over St. Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil terminal, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack came days before President Vladimir Putin is due to attend a major economic forum in the city.
Armenia
Pashinyan moves to defuse Russia tensions ahead of crucial vote
With the latest polls showing him on course for a landslide victory on Sunday, PM Nikol Pashinyan told Armenians – and Russia – that he is seeking a balanced yet sovereign approach to his foreign policy, as Russia continued to exert pressure by imposing more sanctions ahead of the crucial vote.
Europe Today
US-Iran peace deal at risk as EU approves controversial migration law
Despite Israel's offensive in Lebanon, which prompted Iran to threaten to end its ceasefire with the US, Donald Trump says peace talks "will go on". Meanwhile in Europe, the EU has approved a controversial migration law allowing member states to establish return hubs in third countries.
France
French Navy boards Russia-linked tanker in Atlantic Ocean
Video released by France shows naval forces boarding the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. Paris says the vessel was intercepted as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and curb Russian oil exports funding the war in Ukraine.
