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Poland says Russia's secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

The Internal Security Agency says the 27-year-old Colombian national was acting on behalf of Russian intelligence when he carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

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EU deforestation law changes could aid illegal Russian timber trade

A majority of EU countries are pushing for changes to the EU deforestation law that could likely boost illegal timber imports from sanctioned Russia and Belarus, according to NGO Earthsight, which claims states pushing for the changes are benefiting from the illegal timber trade.

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Trump shortens Russia's peace deal deadline from 50 to '10 or 12 days'

Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be "very severe" economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupt systems

Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights after a pro-Ukrainian hacker group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the airline's systems.

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Russian attack on Kyiv injures eight as drone barrage continues

A Russian air strike on Kyiv injured at least eight people, including a child. The blast damaged buildings and cars, but no fires broke out. Ukraine also reported 153 combat engagements along the front lines.

Travel News

Moscow starts first direct passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.

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Euroviews. The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others

Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.

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Ukraine says it is holding back Russia's summer offensive

President Zelenskyy said that it is 'tough' for both sides on the front line as he seeks to gain more Patriot missile systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defence.

World News

Iran sends telecom satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on Russian rocket

The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, according to Iranian state media.

EuroVerify

Russian propaganda swamps Moldova ahead of elections

Moldova's geographical position and political makeup make it a prime target for pro-Russian, anti-EU disinformation.

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Russian strike damages UNESCO-protected sites in Ukraine's Odesa

Russia launched several attacks at Ukraine, killing three and injuring several others. It comes a day after Moscow and Kyiv sat together for a third round of peace talks.

Russia

Passenger plane crashes in Russia killing all 49 people on board

According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board.

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One killed, dozens injured after Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities

Russian forces hit multiple cities across Ukraine with drones, killing a ten-year-old boy and injuring dozens as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced another round of peace talks to be held on Wednesday.

EU Decoded

Will EU fertiliser tariffs hit Russia's coffers?

To reduce its economic dependence on Russia, the EU has imposed higher tariffs on fertilisers and agricultural products. The aim is to reduce Russian revenue, but it could impact on food prices in the EU, which worries farmers.

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UK man obsessed with James Bond convicted of trying to spy for Russia

Howard Phillips, 65, intended to help two apparent Russian agents who were in fact undercover British intelligence officers.

World News

Lithuania blames Russia for large rise in GPS jamming incidents

Vilnius says it has identified more than ten locations in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad "from where Russia is causing this interference".

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New Russian law criminalises searching for content deemed 'extremist'

The changes represent Russia's latest internet restriction, following measures taken against social media platforms and foreign technology companies since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

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US and Germany agree to ship five Patriot defence systems to Ukraine

The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.

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Italy disinvites pro-Putin classical conductor from Caserta concert

The news of the cancellation of the performance by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who is known to be very close to President Vladimir Putin, has been hailed as a victory by Kremlin critic Yulia Navalnaya and Ukrainian associations in Italy.

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one as fires break out in the city

Repeated Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight on Monday, killing one person and injuring at least six.

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