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Russia launches extensive nuclear weapons exercises

Defence Minister Andrei Belousov claimed the exercise is intended to practice “strategic offensive forces launching a massive nuclear strike in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy.”

Russia

North Korean official goes to Moscow as Pyongyang deploys its troops

The visit of North Korea’s Foreign Minister to Russia coincides with reports of North Korean troops in Ukraine, sparking fears over increased military collaboration.

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Georgia's pivotal elections: Four key takeaways

The ruling Georgian Dream claimed a majority in last night's election based on data from the country's electoral commission, but four main opposition parties refused to accept the result claiming the election was "rigged."

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Georgian Dream in the lead as opposition parties say vote was 'stolen'

Follow our live blog for updates and results as Georgians vote in an election seen as a critical point in shaping the country's future inside, or outside, of the EU.

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Grybauskaitė: If West concedes, Putin gains space for new aggression

In an interview with Euronews, former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said that Russia remains a constant threat to Europe under Vladimir Putin and called for greater investment in the defence industry.

Georgia

Georgia at a crossroads between EU and Russia in pivotal election

Georgia's parliamentary elections have been framed as an existential moment for democracy by activists who want to see the pro-Russian Georgian Dream ousted from power.

Georgia

Georgia PM rejects Russian influence and embraces Europe ahead of vote

In an in-depth interview with Euronews, Georgia's PM Irakli Kobakhidze emphasizes the upcoming elections as crucial for EU integration and distancing from Russian influence, amid economic growth and political polarisation.

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First North Korean troops reach Russian combat zone, Kyiv reports

The EU has condemned this move as a violation of international law.

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Russian forces on the verge of capturing Selydove, Ukrainian army says

The Russian army is pushing to enter the eastern Ukrainian city and could take control over the city within days, according to the Ukrainian military.

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Poland shuts Russian consulate in Poznan and expels 10 employees

The decision by the authorities in Warsaw follows an attack plot on the consulate and broader tensions.

Russia

Putin praises BRICS as Western 'perverse methods' counterweight

Putin praised the bloc for countering the West's policies, pushing for a new payment system to bypass sanctions.

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Kremlin hosts Hamas official to discuss potential hostage release

Musa Abu Marzouk said Hamas could "prioritise releasing the two Russian citizen hostages, but as part of an exchange deal with Israel".

South Korea

North Korean balloon dumps trash on Seoul's presidential turf again

Pyongyang and Seoul are exchanging increasingly heated rhetoric as Kim Jong-un expands his military cooperation with Russia.

Tech News

Russia, Iran and China step up influence efforts as US election nears

Russian operatives continue to take steps to undermine the Harris-Walz campaign, says a new report by Microsoft.

Europe News

Georgian PM: We are a Christian nation and we belong in Europe

As Georgia prepares for pivotal elections on Sunday, PM Irakli Kobakhidze spoke to Euronews about the country's history of Christianity and EU aspirations, and dismissed Russia's influence.

Europe News

Should the EU be afraid of Russia’s BRICS gang?

The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has garnered more significance since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What does the EU have to fear about this expanding club of Russian allies?

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Kallas blasts Russia's 'imperialistic dream,' China's unfair practices

"How we respond to Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine tells the world who we are and the values we stand for," Kaja Kallas has said in a letter to the European Parliament ahead of her confirmation hearing.

Germany

Russian man charged over killing of two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany

The double murder in Bavaria allegedly saw the suspect lash out with a knife after an argument over the morality of Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion.

USA

Russia and Iran may fuel violent protests after US elections

The warning from two senior intelligence officials comes after an "unwitting" US citizen was recruited by Russian military intelligence to organise protests in the US in January.

Kazakhstan

Russia bans Kazakhstan agro-products over BRICS snub

Kazakhstan is observing the BRICS summit with interest but has not decided on joining. Meanwhile, Russia restricts agricultural imports from Kazakhstan, citing safety concerns.

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