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Spain rejects NATO's 5% of GDP spending proposal as 'unreasonable'

Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure.

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USAID budget cuts emboldened Russian disinfo, Ukrainian media say

Media workers across Ukraine have had to cut back on reporting following USAID cuts, while many fear that this is feeding into the hands of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns.

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Ukraine’s parliament passes dual citizenship bill to motivate returns

The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force,

Ukraine

Rising Kyiv death toll heightens Europe’s concerns over Russia

Amid warnings from the EU of Russia’s plans for prolonged aggression in Europe, NATO’s chief warned that Russia could be prepared to attack an ally within the next five years.

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EU proposes new measures to phase out Russian oil and gas

The European Commission proposed a new law outlining deadlines and strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas, excluding nuclear energy, which will be addressed separately.

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Zelenskyy: Russia's latest deadly attack on Kyiv 'pure terrorism'

Ukrainian officials said 15 people have been killed and 131 injured in a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv. The attack comes as world leaders convene in the Canadian Rockies for the G7 summit.

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Zelenskyy secures non-military support package from Austria

The Ukrainian leader confirmed the two countries signed a number of cooperation agreements in areas such as agriculture, reconstruction, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia.

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Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, Tsikhanouskaya says

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used as a launchpad to attack and invade the Baltic states, but the people of Belarus will not go to war against their neighbours.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal

Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the 2 June Istanbul talks. Kyiv has not revealed how many Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged at each stage, saying only that the Thursday swap focused on severely wounded soldiers.

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Russian troop losses in Ukraine surpass the 1 million mark, Kyiv says

The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Thursday that Russia has lost over 1 million troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion. Kyiv says the 1 million mark is not just a statistic, but "a symbol of resistance and resilience".

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Three killed in Kharkiv in latest Russian drone attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced frustration over the lack of response from other countries as Moscow launches nightly attacks across Ukraine.

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Ukraine and Russia complete second prisoner exchange in Istanbul deal

The exchange began on Monday for soldiers aged between 18-25, focusing on seriously wounded and sick Ukrainian service members, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

Ukraine

Kyiv's UNESCO site St Sophia Cathedral damaged in Russian attack

Russia's attack against Ukraine overnight on Tuesday damaged the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv — one of Ukraine’s most cherished and most famous monuments listed among its UNESCO World Heritage sites.

EuroVerify

Fake war clips from video games mislead millions on social media

Videos allegedly showing Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb — which was carried out by the Ukrainian Security Service on 1 June — have been shared widely online.

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Russia attacks Kyiv and Odesa with another missile and drone strike

Russia launched another mass missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Tuesday. Kyiv and Odesa were specifically targeted, with the residential areas and medical facilities damaged, including a maternity hospital in the port city on the Black Sea.

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange

Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv and Moscow agreed that the exchange would include young soldiers under 25 years old and those severely ill.

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Russia launches 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine in record strike

Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised most of the incoming targets, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles.

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Poland scrambles jets in its airspace over Russian strikes on Ukraine

Poland and NATO scrambled jets to secure Polish airspace after Russian strikes near Ukraine's border. No airspace violations reported. Forces remain on alert.

Ukraine

Russian forces launch overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "tough coercion of Russia to peace" after a series of strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent days.

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French companies to manufacture drones in Ukraine

The Russian invasion in 2022 and Ukrainian resistance for over three years have transformed drones into one of the most strategic weapons of the 21st century. However, according to the military, France was until now "insufficiently prepared" for this upheaval in warfare.

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