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Russia's mobile internet shutdowns may limit net freedom

Russian and Ukrainian drones use cellphone internet networks to operate, so shutdowns are one way authorities try to counter the attacks.

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North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening

No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.

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Europol-led operation takes down pro-Russian cybercrime network

The operation targeted a pro-Russia group that is believed to have attacked several municipalities and organisations linked to a NATO summit.

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Russia launches fresh wave of attacks targeting Ukrainian cities

The Russian attacks come against a deadline set by US President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days or be slapped with severe tariffs and sanctions.

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Polish factory in Ukraine targeted by Russian drones, Poland says

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike on the Barlinek Group's factory in Vinnytsia caused injuries, with two people badly burned.

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Smell like Putin: Russia releases scented candle to promote patriotism

The candles cost around €6 and promise to fill a room with a unique fragrance in just 30 minutes. From "Aroma Putin Black Vanilla" to "Symbol of the Russian Empire", some are citing this olfactive merchandising as further proof of the cult of personality in Russia.

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US envoy has 'productive' meeting in Kyiv ahead of Trump announcement

The US president said he was ready to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine after several months of mixed signals around continued US support for Kyiv.

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UNHCR tries to help millions of Ukrainian refugees stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

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US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova's desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military.

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'We need finances,' Zelenskyy tells European allies at Rome conference

Zelenskyy's appeal came after at least 10 people were injured overnight into Thursday after Russia attacked Kyiv with another mass missile and drone strike.

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European allies step up plans for post-war Ukraine stabilisation force

Coalition members said they had agreed on a Paris headquarters for the first year of the force and then rotating it to London.

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Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov

The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

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Slovakia maintains veto on new EU sanctions against Russia

The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto.

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Ukraine arrests two Chinese nationals accused of military tech theft

Both suspects have been charged with espionage connected to Ukraine's Neptune missile system and if convicted, face up to 15 years in prison and confiscation of property.

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Russia launches record 728 drones in largest aerial assault on Ukraine

Ukraine managed to intercept and jam most of the 741 aerial targets launched by Russia overnight in its largest attack, but six aeroballistic Kinzhal missiles made it past Ukraine’s air defences amid the shortage of US supplied Patriot missile systems and relevant interceptor missiles.

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At least five killed in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson regions

Russian military reportedly targeted residential areas and social and key infrastructure in several oblast communities, according to the Ukrainian authorities.

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Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up assault

The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with US President Donald Trump.

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Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in key phone call

The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and constructive".

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Russia uses chemical agents in Ukraine, Dutch and German agencies say

The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for Kyiv.

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Russia's friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

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