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EU Commission unveils 13 targets for overseas raw materials projects

The announced projects aim to enhance the European Union’s political independence in goods production.

Ukraine

How Kyiv worked out the list of children it asked Russia to return now

Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and why did Ukraine include just some 300 names in it?

Ukraine

Russia’s war caused €85 billion in environmental damage, Ukraine says

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian authorities have registered over 8,000 cases of destruction to Ukraine's environment caused by Moscow’s war. The full toll of Russia’s environmental war crimes is likely much higher, Kyiv warns.

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EU-Ukraine trade reset: What comes after tariff-free access expires?

With the expiration of the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme for Ukraine, a new chapter begins in the economic relationship between Kyiv and Brussels - one marked by uncertainty, renegotiation and potential setbacks for Ukraine's war-stricken economy.

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Russian attack on Ukraine's Sumy kills at least three and injures 20

Russia attacked the Sumy city centre with long-range multiple-launch rocket systems, killing at least three civilians and injuring 20 people. The strike followed an overnight drone attack with over 100 UAVs launched by Moscow.

Ukraine

Ukraine wants a ceasefire, Russia wants Ukraine to surrender

After the second round of direct talks, which lasted just over an hour in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine remain far apart in what each side demands from the other.

World News

Ukraine and Russia agree on new POW swap as Istanbul talks conclude

Ukraine and Russia concluded the second round of talks in Istanbul. The sides agreed on a new POW exchange of under 25 years old and severely ill soldiers. Kyiv says it handed over to Moscow the list of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.

Ukraine

How Ukraine destroyed over a third of Russian bombers

Ukraine has destroyed over a third of all Russian missile carriers in a coordinated drone attack on Sunday orchestrated from within Russian territory. How was "Operation Spiderweb" planned, and how was it executed?

Russia

Ukraine says it has hit more than 40 Russian warplanes

Ukraine's Security Service hit 41 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers, in a large-scale operation using drones on Sunday. Russia confirmed the attacks.

Serbia

Russia accuses Serbia of 'stabbing Moscow in the back' by arming Kyiv

After Russia claimed Serbia was supplying ammunition to Ukraine, Belgrade denied all the allegations, with President Aleksandar Vučić stating that he was willing to investigate the claims in conjunction with Moscow.

Europe News

No signs Russia is preparing to restart Zaporizhzhia NPP, IAEA says

The plant has been held by Russia since the early days of the war following Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022, although it isn't producing power.

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia set for Istanbul talks second round on Monday

Moscow proposed to Ukraine to meet again in Istanbul for the second round of talks next Monday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he presented Russia’s "specific proposals" for the next round of negotiations to Washington, but has not shared Moscow’s "peace memorandum" with Kyiv.

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Three charged with spying for Russia, German prosecutor’s office says

The charges against the men are the latest in a series of cases across Europe where Ukrainians and other nationals have been accused of working on behalf of Russia’s intelligence services.

Tech News

The long-range weapons Ukraine could begin using against Russia

Following comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine may now be able to use some of these weapons unreservedly to defend itself.

Europe News

Germany to jointly produce long-range weapons with Ukraine, Merz says

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Russia gathers 50,000 troops at Ukrainian border near Sumy

Russia is amassing thousands of troops at the border with Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, the Ukrainian president said, amid reports from the Ukrainian military that Moscow may be preparing new attacks on Kharkiv.

Ukraine

Merz: Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons lifted 'months ago'

The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday.

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War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief

Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border, rarely hears explosions, yet it bears the daily weight of war through loss and mourning.

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Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate Ukraine peace talks

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.

Russia

Several Russian airports suspend operations over Ukrainian drone raids

Several airports in Russia suspended operations overnight on Tuesday amid drone alerts. Over the past weeks, Kyiv has intensified its drone attacks on Russian cities, including Moscow, causing significant disruptions in Russian airspace.

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