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Von der Leyen rules out return to Russian fuels after the war

"Dependency on Russia is not only bad for our security, but also for our economy," Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 410 prisoners in major wartime swap

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 205 prisoners each on Tuesday in one of the largest swaps since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv

The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II.

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Russia launches wave of drones on eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

Residents in the nearby Sumy region began evacuating earlier on Tuesday amid intensified Russian attacks with local authorities warning that the security situation in the city had worsened in recent days.

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Why the world is watching the conclave more closely than ever

The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially the US.

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Ukrainian drone attacks force Moscow airport closure, Russia says

The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II.

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Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

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Russia launches over 160 drones on Ukraine in overnight attack

Russia launched an attack with 165 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine's armed forces.

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US will scale back role in Ukraine peace talks, Washington says

The State Department announcement marks a significant shift in Washington's approach and comes after months of stalled diplomatic efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to agree to a deal to end Russia's three-year war.

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Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025

Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

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Notable Ukrainian activist injured in apparent assassination attempt

Ukrainian activist Serhii Sternenko has been injured in an attack, he said in a post on Telegram. Ukraine's Security Service said the attack was an attempted assassination involving a firearm.

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Footage shows aftermath of Russian strikes on Odesa and Sumy

At least two people have been killed and 15 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said.

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At least two dead and 15 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa

The missile and drone attack on five regions of Ukraine came right after Kyiv and Washington signed a deal on rare earth minerals.

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Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with the US, officials in Kyiv say

US President Donald Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine's rare earth materials as a condition for continued US support in the war, describing it as reimbursement for the billions of dollars in aid Washington has given to Kyiv.

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Report: Late Ukrainian journalist's organs removed in Russia captivity

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who underwent torture and died in Russian captivity, was missing some internal organs, according to an investigation by the Forbidden Stories journalism network.

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Russia launches barrage of drones on Dnipro and Kharkiv, killing one

Meanwhile, in Russia a Ukrainian drone attack led to a fire at an instrument-making plant in Murom. Three people were injured in the Kursk region.

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About 600 North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

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LUX Audience Award finalists discuss cinema and social change

The 2025 edition of the LUX Audience Award features rich themes, stylistic and linguistic diversity. Co-productions and the creative process in cinema today were among the topics debated with the five finalists.

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War 3.0: Europe’s smart defence challenge

In the light of the war in Ukraine, Europe is seeking to adapt to new forms of conflict taking place far from the traditional frontlines.

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Hundreds mourn Khudia family killed in Kyiv missile strike

The Khudia family, killed as they slept during a missile strike on Kyiv, were laid to rest on Monday as hundreds came to pay their respects.

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