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Putin 'morally responsible' for UK Novichok death, inquiry finds

Dawn Sturgess died after coming into contact with the Novichok nerve agent which was stored in a perfume bottle in an assassination attempt on double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury.

Europe News

Two-thirds of Europeans say their country isn't ready to fight Russia

The EU has put forward a steady stream of defence packages it says will ensure Europe is ready to defend itself against Russia by 2030. Citizens don't seem to feel that confident with two-thirds of Europeans suggesting their armies cannot take on Russia militarily, according to a new poll.

Tech News

Russia’s media regulator bans Roblox for ‘justifying terrorism’

Roblox allows users to play games, chat, and interact with millions of other people online as they roam a virtual world.

Europe News

Unpacking Ursula von der Leyen's reparations loan to support Ukraine

Liquidity guarantees, legal protection, anti-corruption safeguards, 'Made in Europe' criteria: here's how Ursula von der Leyen intends to overcome the Belgian resistance and approve the reparations loan for Ukraine.

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Moldova

Moldovan police investigate drone resident thought was 'a toy'

Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better intercept drones violating Europe's airspace.

Russia

Russia pulls cosmonaut over alleged security breach at SpaceX facility

Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him.

The Cube

Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda

According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in Moscow since 2016.

Turkey

Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack

Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks.

Europe News

Von der Leyen pushes ahead with reparations loan as Belgium holds firm

Ursula von der Leyen has offered sweeping guarantees for Belgium to agree to an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine. Belgian authorities say risks could be fatal. EU leaders will gather on 18 December to make a final decision. If no deal is found, the EU will resort to joint debt.

Europe News

EU lawmakers backed end of Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.

Europe News

Europe must up pressure on Russia, ministers say after Moscow talks

US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine ended with no breakthrough on Tuesday – but Vladimir Putin warned that he's ready for a war with Europe. The continent's NATO members say they want to increase pressure on the Kremlin, but they can't seem to agree how.

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Hundreds of roe deer rescued from Siberian frozen lakes

More than 300 roe deer were rescued from frozen lakes in Russia's Novosibirsk region after early migration left the animals stranded on icy surfaces.

Russia

No breakthrough on Ukraine after Witkoff-Putin talks in Moscow

The talks between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia’s president Vladimir Putin did not result in progress, with Moscow showing no sign of willingness to put an end to its war against Ukraine.

Germany

Ready for war in 2029: Is a Russian attack on NATO a real possibility?

The Bundeswehr is to be "war-ready" by 2029 - but how real is the threat of a Russian attack on NATO?

Europe News

ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for Ukraine loan

The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.

Poland

Poland charges Russian man with directing sabotage from Moscow region

Mikhail Mirgorodsky faces five charges, including organising and leading a criminal group and ordering threats against Ukrainians in Poland.

Serbia

US denies operating license to Serbia's Russian-owned oil refinery

Serbia must halt operations at its NIS oil refinery after Washington denied its license, risking the nation's fuel supply, according to President Vučić.

Russia

Third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkey says

The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate.

Europe News

Reparations loan won't derail peace process, Kallas tells Belgian PM

The reparations loan for Ukraine will prove to Washington that Europe is taking "very credible" steps to end Russia's war, High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Monday. It comes after the Belgian prime minister warned that the unprecedented proposal risked derailing the diplomatic process.

South Africa

South African radio host arrested over recruiting fighters for Russia

The South African government has warned people to be cautious of campaigns promoted by South African social media influencers promising jobs and study opportunities in Russia.