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Ukraine's spy chief Budanov named as Zelensky's top aide

Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

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Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes

Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

Finland

Officials: Ship seized in Finland carried EU-sanctioned Russian steel

Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

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North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'heroic' troops fighting alongside Russia

Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement.

Finland

Authorities investigating damage to undersea cables in Gulf of Finland

Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.

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Six injured in Russian drone strikes on Odesa

Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.

Belarus

Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

Central African Republic

Central Africans votes as President Touadera seeks third term

Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.

Ukraine

One dead, scores injured after Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv

The latest attack comes as presidents Zelenskyy and Trump prepare to meet in Florida on Sunday amid ongoing efforts to end the war.

Europe News

NATO chief Rutte rejects calls for EU defence independence from US

In an interview published Thursday, NATO secretary general dismissed proposals for European-led forces in Ukraine, saying the transatlantic partnership remains essential for collective security.

Ukraine

Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy infrastructure again

Attack marks second consecutive night Russia targeted southern Ukrainian port city, damaging facilities and causing fires, authorities said on Friday.

Azerbaijan

Survivors seek justice year after Azerbaijan Airlines crash killed 38

Survivors and relatives are seeking justice as the first anniversary approaches of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people after a Russian air defence missile struck next to it mid-flight, causing critical damage.

France

Pro-Russian hackers claim French postal service cyberattack

European intelligence agencies say investigations into Russian interference now consume as much time as terrorist threats.

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Explosion in Moscow kills 3, including two traffic police officers

Three people, including two traffic police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Wednesday.

Russia

Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion

Three people, including two police officers, were killed when a bomb detonated in Moscow on the same street where a Russian general died in an apparent car bomb explosion just two days ago.

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Three dead after Russia carries out massive drone attack on Ukraine

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, firing over 650 drones and dozens of missiles.

Ukraine

Progress in US-led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says

While peace talks are under way, local media reported a new wave of drone and missile attacks on several cities across Ukraine overnight, with the country's energy infrastructure as a key target.

France

Cyberattack knocks France's postal service and its banking arm offline

The same services affected on Monday — Colissimo parcel tracking and the Digiposte digital vault — were already disrupted on Saturday, though La Poste did not immediately confirm whether that incident was also an attack.

Russia

Top Russian general killed in apparent car bomb explosion in Moscow

An investigation into the explosion which took place in the Russian capital on Monday, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, is under way.

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