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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for 'unacceptable activities'

The move follows years of scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and marks a shift under Péter Magyar's new government.

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Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid major graft investigation

Ruslan Kravchenko stepped down after investigators uncovered an alleged criminal organisation, whose members allegedly received bribes from fraudulent call centres and laundered millions.

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border

Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

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UK commits €116m for Ukraine's air defence, including Patriot missiles

Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.

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First road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says

The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Russian strikes resume, killing two in Kyiv despite US mediation

Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered the pause in attacks as US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the Russian and Ukrainian capitals at the weekend.

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Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian books

Latvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.

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Bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance displayed in Lisbon

Totally wrecked, this vehicle, parked for a day outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, highlights the reality of the war in Ukraine. The exhibition aims to raise funds to send medical vehicles there.

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Berlin planning 'protective shield' to defend against sabotage: report

The new plan would see the creation of a "Cyberdome," a network of digital sensors that would help seek out and intercept hacking attempts, Bild reported.

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US peace envoys arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin

Yuri Ushakov, a Kremlin aide, called US talks with Putin "extremely frank" and said that the US side had "put forward a number of ideas on possible routes to a settlement."

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US envoys set for Kyiv visit after 'substantive' talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier said Ukraine would hold off on strikes while Witkoff and Kushner made the trip, while calling on Moscow to do the same.

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Could an EU custodian break the long deadlock on the Russian assets?

The debate on Russian money held in Belgium has returned. Could an EU custodian convince Belgium and break the political deadlock?

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Passport for a newborn: Birth tourism is reshaping Russian emigration

Russia's war against Ukraine has reshaped migration strategies, with some Russian women giving birth abroad to secure legal status and new opportunities for their children.

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Euroviews. EU sanctions: a person must never be merely a means to an end

The EU is announcing its biggest wave of sanctions since the war in Ukraine began, says leading German free-speech lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel in this opinion piece for Euronews. He argues the measures violate human dignity and Germany's constitution.

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Russia shifts tactics with round-the-clock air strikes on Kyiv

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday night he hoped to host US President Donald Trump's envoys in Kyiv in the coming days to resume efforts to end the war.

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Russian attacks on EU 'highly likely' to escalate, Lithuanian FM says

While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania's foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation.

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Russians skewer authorities over order to register their chickens

A government decree requiring registration of domestic birds, camels and reindeer took effect Tuesday, sending Russians to government service centres with live chickens in tow before authorities clarified that owners did not need to bring their animals anywhere.

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General charged over Kyiv children's hospital strike shot in Russia

Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition.

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New Black Sea blockade fuels fears of food crisis and migration wave

The escalation in the Black Sea has reignited fears among Europeans that Russia will seek to weaponise food supply chains to trigger a migration wave and undermine support for Ukraine.

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UK summons Russian diplomat over 'reckless' Leipzig drone attack

Britain joined a wave of European condemnation of the Leipzig airport drone incident, as EU officials warned the bloc is now facing "state-sponsored terrorism" and a "hybrid war" with Russia.