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'Broad support' to send EU military trainers to Ukraine post-truce

The EU's top diplomat argues that extending EUMAM's mandate to train Ukrainian soldiers at home could be a security guarantee.

Ukraine

Russia chooses ballistics instead of negotiating table, Zelenskyy says

“The strikes are successful, the targets are being destroyed, and the special military operation continues," the Kremlin stated following Russia’s massive aerial attack against Ukraine's capital on Thursday, killing at least 18 people.

EuroVerify

Debunking Trump's account of Russia's failed bid to seize Kyiv

The US President says Russian troops would have captured the Ukrainian capital in hours in February 2022 had troops not got 'stuck in the mud'. War analysts tell a different story.

Europe News

Hungary sues EU over Russian assets being used for Ukraine aid

Hungary's government, which maintains warm relations with Russia, has a history of regularly blocking EU support for Ukraine, which has strained relations between Budapest and several other EU countries.

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China

China rejects joining US-Russia denuclearisation talks

A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was "neither reasonable nor realistic" to expect China to participate in the discussions.

EuroVerify

Verifying Russian claim that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers

Russian hackers claim to have uncovered evidence that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers since the start of the invasion. But their claims aren't supported by available evidence.

Europe News

Ukraine safety guarantees: The torch burns between Paris and Rome

Last week, France summoned the Italian ambassador in a dispute that reveals the differences between Europeans over the security guarantees they would be prepared to provide to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement.

Poland

Polish president vetoes bill to extend support for Ukraine's Starlink

Monday's veto will also affect benefits Ukrainian refugees living in Poland receive from the state, as well as limiting their access to child benefits and healthcare.

Ukraine

Ukraine knocks out nearly one-fifth of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's energy sector over the past few weeks, managing to disrupt oil refining capacity, weakening Moscow’s war economy.

Lithuania

Former labour union leader Ruginienė becomes Lithuania's new premier

Ruginienė, a former head of Lithuania’s labour union confederation, joined the centre-left Social Democratic Party just before a general election last year.

Cinema

Woody Allen responds to backlash over Russian film festival appearance

Allen reportedly praised Russian cinema during his virtual appearance at this year's Moscow International Film Week, and said he would like to make a movie in Russia if he had an opportunity. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned his participation. Now, the filmmaker has issued a response.

Ukraine

Weakening Russian war machine: Why Kyiv is targeting its energy sector

Hungary has complained about Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russia's energy sector. But how has Kyiv intensified its attacks on the primary source of financing of Moscow’s war machine, and why is it working?

Ukraine

Norway’s support for Kyiv will continue into 2026, Gahr Støre says

On Sunday, Norway pledged around 7 billion kroner (€593 million) toward air defence systems for Ukraine.

Ukraine

Latest Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least two and injure 33

At least two people were killed and 33 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, with strikes hitting Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Kherson regions overnight.

Cinema

'A disgrace': Woody Allen faces backlash for Russian fest attendance

The American filmmaker took part in a Q&A session via a video link, with pro-Putin Russian director Fyodor Bondarchuk moderating the conversation. Allen’s presence has sparked outrage, with Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling it "a disgrace and an insult."

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WATCH: Kyiv holds ceremonies for Independence Day and fallen soldiers

Ukraine marked Independence Day on Sunday, three and a half years after the start of Russia’s invasion, with commemorative events held in central Kyiv.

Art

Public art transforms Kyiv train station on Ukraine’s Independence Day

Lesia Khomenko’s new painting at Kyiv’s main train station honours the people sustaining the country’s war effort – soldiers, medics, railway workers – and reclaims public art as a powerful tool of civic memory and resistance.

Ukraine

We need to ensure Putin never attacks Ukraine again, NATO chief says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday that the security guarantees agreement for Ukraine will consist of two layers: strengthening Ukraine’s army and commitments from the US and Europe aimed at deterring Russia in the event of future aggression.

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Kim Jong Un leads Pyongyang ceremony for troops who fought in Ukraine

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un led a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday to honour troops who fought in Ukraine and to commemorate those killed, according to state media.

Europe News

Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas

In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees.

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