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Palestinian leader Abbas stands with Moscow 'without slightest doubt'

In response, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for the creation of a Palestinian state and stressed that their position on a peaceful settlement with Israel remains unchanged.

Europe News

Kursk incursion marks pivotal moment in Russia-Ukraine war, says ISW

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia's Kursk region has now entered its sixth day.

Europe News

'Bold and brilliant': US senators support Kyiv's Kursk incursion

"I think there's a case to be made that is in our national security interest, whether you're a Republican or Democrat, for Ukraine to survive and thrive," one of the senators said.

Europe News

Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend

Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Russia

Situation in Russia's Kursk under Ukrainian control, army chief says

Russia has seen previous incursions into its territory, but the foray into the region bordering Ukraine's Sumy marks the largest attack on its soil since World War II.

Europe News

Putin vows to 'drive enemy' from Kursk as Zelenskyy backs incursion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Green News

‘Lacking ambition’: US, Russia and India fall behind on wind power

Seven out of 10 countries set to exceed their wind power targets are in Europe, according to a new report.

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia blame each other for Zaporizhzhia power plant fire

The fire, causing thick black smoke to billow out of one of the power plant's cooling towers, has since been put out, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Europe News

Russia evacuates over 76,000 in Kursk region amid Ukraine incursion

Over 76,000 people have been evacuated from Russia's Kursk region, the local emergency ministry said.

Ukraine

Russia declares federal emergency as Ukraine continues Kursk assault

The announcement comes four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops crossed into Russia's Kursk region, staging an ongoing assault.

Russia

Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region enters third day

Kyiv's soldiers have advanced as much as 10 kilometres inside Russia, according to US-based think tank the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Spain

What's behind Carles Puigdemont's seven-year exile?

A wildcat referendum on independence and stories of dubious Russian connections saw the Catalan leader flee the country. Now, he's back — and elusive as ever.

Europe News

Ukraine has 'legitimate right' to hit targets in Russia, EU says

Russia has branded a Ukrainian incursion in the border oblast of Kursk as a "large-scale provocation".

Russia

Former spies speak on Russian TV following massive prisoner exchange

Prisoners freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap have spoken since their release, but one expert warns "this doesn't mean that Russia has turned a corner".

Europe News

At least eight injured in rocket attack on Kharkiv clinic

Russian forces struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Ukraine's second-largest city with an Iskander missile, damaging a clinic, cars and other buildings, the authorities said.

Europe News

Baltic Defence Line in Latvia gets its 'dragon's teeth'

Concrete structures, also known as "Lego blocks", will be placed along Latvia's border with Russia and Belarus.

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Arctic group of Northern Fleet sets out on voyage across Arctic

The event is being held for the 13th year in a row.

Ukraine

Russia shells eastern Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks new European partners

One woman sustained shrapnel wounds and required surgery on Thursday as a result of Russia's bombardment of the Bilenke village in Zaporizhzhia. Houses and infrastructure facilities were also damaged.

USA

Newly freed Americans back home after prisoner exchange with Russia

The swap happened despite strained relations between Washington and Moscow, worsened by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

World News

World leaders hail landmark US-Russia prisoner swap

World leaders have shown a mix of relief and concern in the wake of a massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West — the biggest in post-Soviet history.