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Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening ties

Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers.

Finland

Finnish PM urges parliament not to water down deportation bill

If passed into law, the legislation would allow Finnish border authorities to refuse to accept asylum applications in certain circumstances.

Europe News

Orbán makes first trip to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion

The Hungarian PM is said to have held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peacemaking prospects and the status of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

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Deadly russian strike in Kharkiv

A Russian strike on Kharkiv's Slobid district killed one person and injured nine, including an eight-month-old baby, on June 30.

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Europe News

Putin calls for new production of intermediate-range missiles

At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.

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Heavy rain causes deadly train derailment in northern Russia

A passenger train derailment in northern Russia killed at least two people and left one person missing, according to Russian Railways on Thursday.

Europe News

Hungary blocks joint EU statement denouncing Russia's media ban

Der Spiegel, Le Monde and RAI are among the outlets blacklisted by Russia.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 180 prisoners of war

The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Kijv and Moscow said.

Russia

US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia

The espionage case against the Wall Street Journal reporter remains opaque, and the US insists the charges are unfounded.

World News

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian officials

Residential buildings, densely populated areas and energy infrastructure have all been hit by devastating Russian attacks.

Europe News

Moscow blocks scores of European media outlets in Russiagate pushback

The list of banned outlets includes France’s AFP, German outlets Der Spiegel and FAZ, and Italian public broadcaster Rai.

Art

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova opens debut solo museum show in Linz

Rebellion, resistance and spirituality are key themes of Tolokonnikova’s first solo exhibition at OK Linz – along with a healthy dose of anger.

Europe News

EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion to Ukraine, Borrell says

Western allies have vowed to provide Kyiv with the extraordinary revenues earned from Russia's immobilised assets.

Russia

More than 15 dead in armed attacks in Russia's Dagestan

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks in the two cities in Russia's south. Russian authorities described the raids as "terrorist acts".

World News

At least six killed after Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks

At least three people were killed in a Russian bombing attack on Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, on Saturday afternoon, Ukraine's president said.

Ukraine

Russia barrages Ukraine's energy facilities in overnight attack

Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday morning.

Ukraine

A Ukrainian woman remembers life under Russian occupation

Anastasiia lived in Kherson and was preparing for the birth of her second child when Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She didn't want to live under occupation, so she decided to take the risk and leave.

Tech News

US bans Kaspersky software over alleged links to Russia

The Biden administration banned Kaspersky from providing anti-virus software in the US.

Economy

Russia reaches out to isolationist North Korea for war resources

What are the main reasons for Russia to complete its strategic shift towards East Asia and even sign a pact of mutual defence with North Korea?

Europe News

EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, targeting LNG for the first time

Belgium, France and Spain are the main entry points for Russian LNG.

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