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Euroviews. What can we expect from the new Ukrainian Mobilisation Act?

Ukraine's general need to strengthen its army in the fight against Russia presents European governments with new dilemmas. How does one deal with a potentially growing population of Ukrainians who may be unable to renew their documents, Oleksandra Deineko and Vilde Hernes write.

Economy

Euroviews. Proper EBRD policies can avoid further disgrace in Ukraine

As the EBRD looks to the year ahead, we urge the bank to take this opportunity to reframe its policies with human and environmental rights at their core, Alexandre Andrade Sampaio and Caitlin Daniel write.

Europe News

Ukrainian army starts recruiting prisoners to bolster its ranks

The latest updates from the war in Ukraine.

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Russia escalates drone attacks on Ukraine's frontline cities

From Brussels' new sanctions against the Kremlin to South Korea considering sending weapons to Ukraine, these are the latest developments on the war in Ukraine this Thursday.

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North Korea welcomes Vladimir Putin with an official ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed at Pyongyang's main square, marking the start of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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'We need to close the sky above Kharkiv', Kharkiv mayor tells Euronews

Euronews spoke to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov about the latest Russian offensive and what the city needs to survive the winter.

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Alleged drone attack strikes Russian oil depot in Rostov region

The fire in the city of Azov, near the Ukraine border, was reportedly caused by a drone attack, according to regional governor Vasily Golubev.

USA

NATO chief: Record number of NATO allies hit defence spending goals

Over 20 NATO member countries are meeting defence spending targets this year, marking a nearly fourfold increase from 2021 amid heightened concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine national team make emotional plea ahead of Euro 2024 debut

Ukraine's football team, in Germany for Euro 2024, highlighted the war's devastating impact at home in a video appeal to the fans on Monday.

Europe News

In southwestern France, Ukrainian pilots are learning to fly warplanes

Ten Ukrainian pilots aged between 21 and 23 are getting a crash course on manning warplanes.

World News

Global spending on nuclear weapons continues to rise

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reported a €10 billion increase in global spending on nuclear weapons in 2023 compared to 2022.

Europe News

Swiss summit demands 'territorial integrity' of Ukraine

In joint communique 80 countries at the summit agree that the ‘territorial integrity’ of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace agreement.

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Nuclear safety on agenda for second day of Ukraine peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted “history being made” that aims to plot the first steps toward peace even though experts and critics don't expect any major breakthroughs because Russia isn't attending.

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Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for €46 billion loan package

Ukraine's leader signed a 10-year security deal with US President Joe Biden that both sides hailed as a milestone in relations and is designed, according to Biden, to "strengthen Ukraine's defence and deterrence capabilities." He also inked a similar deal with Japan worth €4.1 billion this year.

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WATCH: At least 9 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Strikes hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown, on Wednesday.

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Stoltenberg: Hungary will not veto NATO assistance to Ukraine

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg struck the deal on Wednesday after a day of “difficult” negotiations.

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Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy grid

The Ukrainian president has renewed calls for air defence support to ward off Russian attacks on the country's damaged energy infrastructure.

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NATO chief to meet with Orbán in surprise Hungary visit

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will visit the Hungarian capital Wednesday to meet the country's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU has to back Zelenskyy’s peace plan — free Ukraine's best hope

By delivering a clear message of support and following these words with action, Germany and other European leaders can support millions at risk of famine worldwide and put an end to Putin’s attempts to drive a wedge between Africa and Europe, Neven Mimica writes.

Poland

At least one dead in Polish weapons factory explosion

A blast occurred at the Mesko arms factory in the southeastern Polish city of Skarzysko-Kamienna on Monday, resulting in a fire and the death of a 59-year-old worker.

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