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Why is Ukraine targeting Wildberries, Russia's e-commerce giant?
Ukraine has struck dozens of Wildberries logistics sites across Russia since mid-July, stating that the e‑commerce giant is being used to help supply Moscow’s military. Wildberries is a critical piece of Russia’s wartime economy, giving Kyiv a new pressure point on Moscow.
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Burnham pledges full support to Kyiv in first meeting with Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy's visit was the first by a foreign leader since Andy Burnham took office a week ago, succeeding Keir Starmer. The newly-appointed prime minister said it underscored the London's continued unwavering support for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.
Kazakhstan
Kazakh president Tokayev urges Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine
Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged Vladimir Putin in a face-to-face meeting to freeze the war in Ukraine and return to negotiations as "it is a shame, young people are dying". Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called it "a realistic, timely, and wise message."
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Ukrainian drone strike ignites major blaze at Saint Petersburg warehouses
A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a major fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Saint Petersburg early on Thursday 24 July, sending thick smoke across the city and temporarily disrupting flights at Pulkovo Airport, according to Russian authorities.
Europe Today
"NATO will defend Bulgaria against any action by Iran," official warns
Iran has threatened Bulgaria after the government sit aid plans to host US military aircraft. Tehran warned Sofia must not allow its territory to become a launchpad for operations against Tehran. Colonel Martin O'Donnell tells Euronews NATO is ready to defend Bulgaria should it come under attack.
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Latvian PM speaks exclusively to Euronews as Rubio meets Lavrov
Andris Kulbergs became Latvia's Prime Minister in May after the previous coalition government collapsed over its handling of stray drones. He speaks exclusively to Euronews as US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, meets today Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.