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Euroviews. AI could be the great equaliser the less well-off parts of Europe need

AI can undoubtedly be a force for good in Eastern Europe, which has historically lagged behind the more affluent western countries of the continent, Cristian Gherasim writes.

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Ukraine marks Independence Day with sadness but a determination

Ukraine marked on Thursday its second Independence Day since Russia’s illegal invasion with families of fallen soldiers remembering their loved ones and the government vowing to keep up the fight to drive out the Kremlin’s forces.

Russia

Ukraine in Maps: What does the death of Wagner chief mean?

According to the Institute for the Study of War, President Putin almost certainly ordered the Russian military command to shoot down the plane carrying Wagner founder and financier, Yevgeny Prigozhin. But the question remains - why?

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WATCH: Aftermath of deadly drone attack in Ukraine's northeast

Bulldozers cleared debris from the site of the destroyed school as emergency workers pulled bodies from the rubble.

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China, South Africa push 'peace plan' for Ukraine at BRICS summit

The bloc of countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa want to expand their influence on global economic and political affairs. The ongoing invasion of Ukraine is their first target.

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Meet the frontline firefighters risking their lives in Ukraine

Civilian rescue crews have turned a disused water tank into a bomb shelter.

South Africa

Ukraine and Russia tussle for attention and influence at BRICS summit

The Ukrainian government has spotted an opportunity to strengthen its diplomatic ties in Africa as Russia tries to cling on to major allies there.

Ukraine

Dutch and Danes pledge to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The US has given the green light for NATO allies to supply the American-manufactured fast jets to Ukraine following a prolonged diplomatic campaign led by President Zelenskyy to better equip his country to fight off Russia's invading forces.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy on tour, Chernihiv cleanup, drones in Moscow

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Struggling Ukrainian farmer tells of his battle to stay in business

Russia's decision to exit a grain deal leaves thousands of farmers counting the cost of trying to feed much of the world.

Ukraine

Seven dead, more than 120 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine theatre

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

How tactical are Ukraine's advances in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia regions?

The Institute for the Study of War said recent Ukrainian advances near small settlements in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia regions border area and in the western Zaporizhzhia region were likely tactically significant because of the structure of Russian defensive lines.

Ukraine

Trans soldier's attack highlights challenges faced by LGBT Ukrainians

A transgender soldier of the Ukrainian armed forces was attacked while on leave in Lviv, highlighting the struggles faced by the LGBT community.

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The Killers booed for bringing Russian fan on-stage in Georgia

The band has apologised after asking the Russian fan to play drums for a song last night.

Ukraine

Kyiv’s forces conduct operations in at least two sectors of the front

As Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia continues, the Institute for the Study of War reports that Kyiv’s forces conducted operations in at least two sectors of the front on Monday.

World News

Russian president blames the West for the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a security conference outside Moscow in a pre-recorded video link.

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Ukraine war: Wave of Russian attacks, three dead in Lutsk shelling

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Bakhmut progress reported, value of Russian ruble sinks

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russian navy fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea

The incident comes after the collapse of a deal that ensured exports of Ukrainian grain could continue.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Drone strikes, Belarus border tensions, Kaliningrad crash

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine

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