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New NATO chief promises continued support for Ukraine

Rutte vowed when he took office on Tuesday to help shore up Western support for Ukraine, which has been fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion since February 2022.

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At least 12 injured from Russian shelling attack in Kharkiv

Kharkiv, located around 30 kilometres from the Russian border, has been a frequent target of aerial attacks throughout Russia's war against Ukraine, which is now deep into its third year.

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Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit

In an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance's pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy hopes to secure military investment and humanitarian aid

Ukrainian President met with several entities on Wednesday to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defence, as well as securing aid in preparation for the winter.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy prepares for new security agreement

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that US and Ukrainian teams are preparing for an upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany.

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Orbán rallies China and Brazil in renewed Ukraine peacemaking push

Kyiv — which views Orbán's constant overtures to Moscow and pushback against support for Ukraine as hostile — is on a peace-through-victory campaign of its own and might not have any interest in hearing out Russia's demands any time soon.

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State of the Union: Zelenskyy's attempts to drum up new support

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the crucial visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S., the latest economic forecast by the EBRD and attempts to support the struggling German car industry.

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Can Zelenskyy convince the West to back his 'victory plan'?

Despite several months of lobbying, Zelenskyy failed to make the case for using Western weapons in Russian territory, and experts are sceptical that the Kremlin is willing to negotiate on genuine terms any time soon.

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Kyiv is testing Russia's 'red lines' by striking its arms depots

Ukraine has hit three arms depots in Russia within four days, reportedly destroying tens of thousands of tonnes of munitions.

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EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets

Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons.

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Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv promising Ukraine electricity funds

Russia continues to target the war-torn country's energy infrastructure, leaving parts of the east in darkness for hours at a time.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine's Victory Plan is fully prepared

The Ukrainian President praised the army for its attack on a Russian ammunition depot, and says Ukraine's Victory Plan is ready in his nightly video address.

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Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children

The Ukrainian-Hungarian bilingual school in Budapest, which opened in September, integrates multiculturalism and psychological support into its curriculum.

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Moscow claims progress in Kursk amid Kyiv's 'propaganda' accusations

Russia's Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday it had regained control of the village of Snagost. Prior to that, Zelenskyy said reality differed from "Russian state propaganda".

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War in Ukraine: Hundreds evacuate, some reluctant to leave

Ukrainian authorities estimate that around 83,000 people have been forcibly displaced in the Donetsk region since 1 August, according to the officials.

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Could the impossible peace in the Caucasus end the war in Ukraine?

The end of Russia's war in Ukraine could come from an unexpected direction.

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Blinken and Lammy arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders

The two diplomats reached the Ukrainian capital by train from Poland on Wednesday.

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Zelenskyy says Ukrainians have 'no choice to fight' as war continues

Speaking to Italian business representatives at the Cernobbio Forum at Lake Como, Zelenskyy said Ukrainians, "want this war to end more than anyone else in the world."

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Zelenskyy says Kursk incursion has 'turned the tables' in Ukraine

The Ukrainian president has voiced optimism about the prospect of an end to the war, but says his country still badly needs more supplies from its allies.

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Zelenskyy's government reshuffle: Who’s who in Ukraine’s new cabinet

Six Ukrainian cabinet ministers have resigned from their portfolios as part of a major government shake-up, meaning a swag of senior plum jobs are up for grabs.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019, is a former comedian and actor who gained international recognition for leading Ukraine during the Russian invasion.