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Russia is 'open' to hearing Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said

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Russia, China and Iran spread misinformation during US election

Russia, Iran and China steadily increased their use of English-language disinformation in the months leading up to Election Day.

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25 injured in Russian glide bomb strike on Kharkiv

Meanwhile, mourners have gathered at a crematorium in Kyiv for the funerals of a Ukrainian medic and a soldier who fell in love while on the frontlines of the war and died together in a Russian shelling attack.

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Report: European countries are spending more on defence

The International Institute for Strategic Studies report says while defence spending is up, progress has been mixed and a lot still needs to be done to effectively counter threats from countries like Russia.

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One of the largest volcanoes in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupts

After the volcano located in Russia's far east erupted, clouds of ash were visible from 250km away.

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Russia blasts Ukraine with overnight aerial attacks

Russia launched around 2,000 drones at Ukraine in October, about one-third more than the previous month, making it the third in a row that saw a significant rise in attacks, the UK Defence Ministry said Friday.

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Should EU issue joint debt? 'Everything is on the table,' says Michel

The question of whether to issue fresh joint debt to boost the EU's competitiveness continues to divide political leaders.

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Orbán calls for ceasefire in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says it's 'nonsense'

Viktor Orbán's proposal for a quick ceasefire in Ukraine led to a rebuke by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who called it "nonsense and disharmony".

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Rutte to Trump: North Korean troops in Ukraine war threaten US too

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the latest developments in the war on Ukraine should convince Donald Trump to engage with the alliance.

Russia

Russia-North Korea treaty signed amid Pyongyang troops joining fight

Signed by President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June, this treaty marks the strongest ties between Moscow and Pyongyang since the Cold War.

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US warns Russian election disinformation risks 'inciting violence'

Russia is the "most active threat" as false stories and videos of election fraud pose a risk of violence, US agencies warned.

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Germany and the UK sign a new defence pact, but will it help NATO?

Germany and the UK signed a significant defence treaty last week, but will it be enough to salvage NATO as Europe gears for a new change of US president this week?

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Pro-EU Maia Sandu re-elected as president of Moldova

Speaking at the headquarters of her Action and Solidarity party in the capital Chișinău, Sandu said her priority in the coming years would be to be a president for all Moldovans.

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Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off

Pro-EU president Maia Sandu takes lead ahead of Russia-friendly candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo with almost 91% of the vote counted.

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Moldovans head to polls for presidential runoff amid fraud concerns

Voters are choosing between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo, who favours closer ties with Russia.

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Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach front

On Thursday, the Biden administration said that around 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia's Kursk region near the border with Ukraine and are preparing to support Russian forces in the coming days.

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Moldovans are voting in a pivotal presidential runoff

Moldovan voters are choosing in their presidential elections between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo, who favors closer ties with Russia, this Sunday.

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US pledges further €392mln in military aid for Ukraine

The new aid package includes weapons that will be pulled from existing US stockpiles, including air defence interceptors for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and munitions for HIMARS rocket systems.

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Russia criticises Turkey for supplying arms to Ukraine during conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has questioned Turkey's military support for Ukraine during the conflict, calling it a "surprise".

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At least five killed in gas explosion in southern Russia

Russian law enforcement say they have launched a criminal probe because of suspected safety violations in the building.