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Hungary's foreign minister visits Moscow to discuss Ukraine and energy

Budapest has maintained close political and economic ties with Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drawing ire from the EU.

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Moscow claims its forces occupied two settlements Donetsk region

The Russian defence ministry claim comes as Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow's invasion of Ukraine enters its third winter.

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Can Russia launch an assault on Ukraine's city of Zaporizhzhia?

As Russian forces continue to gain momentum in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Moscow could also be planning an imminent push further south, according to Kyiv, with fears rising over Zaporizhzhia. Does Russia have enough resources for this?

The Europe Conversation

NATO cyber expert says Russian interference growing across Europe

Recent interference in undersea cables in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania an example of growing cyber and hybrid interference by Russia, says NATO expert.

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Russia's hybrid warfare may trigger NATO defence clause, Germany says

German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl says that Moscow's acts of sabotage against Western targets could spur NATO to invoke Article 5 defence clause.

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North Korean soldiers in Russian invasion: Are they fighting?

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said over the weekend that the US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter the combat against Ukraine "soon". But Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Pyongyang’s soldiers have already participated in combat against Ukraine's defence forces.

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Portuguese navy reports spike in Russian ship traffic near its coast

Portuguese naval authorities record heightened Russian ship activity, including spy vessels. Although deemed normal, they stress the importance of continued observation.

Markets

Crude oil prices slippery amid signs of escalation in Ukraine war

After reaching a two-week high, crude oil prices fell back on Monday as investors rebalanced positions in major asset classes. However, bullish factors remain in the near term as geopolitical tensions rise.

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NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia missile attack

NATO and Ukraine are set to hold emergency talks after Russia attacked a military facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro using an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile.

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At least two people dead in Ukraine after Russian airstike in Sumy

Local officials say an Iranian-made Shahed drone loaded with shrapnel specifically targeted individuals. Twelve other people were injured.

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Putin says 'Oreshnik' missile test response to NATO aggression

In a national television address, the Russian leader said Moscow was conducting “combat tests” of the new missile system after Ukrainian strikes earlier this week using US and British missiles.

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Russia tests new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine

Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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Former EU Commission president says Putin told him of his intentions

Former EU Commission José Manuel Barroso said Putin told him he didn't want Ukraine to exist as an independent state. He said he told him his goals during the twenty five meetings he had with him during his tenure.

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1,000 days of war in Ukraine in charts: What is the current situation?

This week saw surpassed the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has caused immense human suffering and strained global weapon supplies.

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COP29: Ukraine pledges to build back greener

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Grynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back green’.

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Ukrainians in Berlin ask Russians to share blame for 'Putin's war'

Russian opposition figures organised a march to the Russian embassy in Berlin to mark 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine — and some of the city's Ukrainian residents had mixed feelings.

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European stocks fall to three-month low amid geopolitical jitters

The European markets briefly hit a three-month low due to heightened tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while oil prices surged on fears of potential supply disruptions.

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No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

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Ukraine tallies environmental damages from 1,000 days of war at COP29

As central as environmental destruction is to Ukraine’s story at COP29, its pavilion is also a showcase for green restoration.

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Joe Biden meets Xi Jinping for final time before leaving White House

Biden was expected to press Xi to use his leverage over Kim Jong Un to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia's war in Ukraine but there were no reports any such talks took place.