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Euroviews. Newly elected governments worldwide must act for children in conflict

Over 50 countries have or will go to the polls this year. As new governments are formed, they must live up to their legal obligations to protect children in Gaza and beyond, War Child CEO Rob Williams writes.

Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians honour soldiers killed in prison blast

Several thousand soldiers and civilians gathered at Kyiv’s Independence Square on Sunday to commemorate the second anniversary of an explosion that killed more than 50 Ukrainians held by Russia in the Olenivka prison barracks.

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Ukrainian convicts freed from jail to fight on the front line

Around 3,000 former prisoners were given the option to trade jail time for a role in the Ukrainian army as the war continues.

Ukraine

Russia claim capture of another village in eastern Ukraine

The country says it has taken another village in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region where there is heavy fighting, as Moscow's forces advance towards the city of Pokrovsk.

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Romania

Russian drone debris found in Romania

NATO officials say there is no evidence to suggest Russia was intentionally targeting Romania, but called the action irresponsible and potentially dangerous.

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Peace talks with Moscow 'deal with the devil', top Kyiv adviser says

Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak suggested that any deal made with Russia would not benefit Ukraine and that Moscow would just "drag (us) to hell".

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In a first, EU sends €1.5bn to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets

The transfer is the first of its kind under the novel scheme based on Russia's immobilised assets, estimated to be worth €210 billion across the bloc.

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Russia is 'open to negotiations' with Ukraine, Moscow claims

The authorities in Kyiv have repeatedly stated that the only acceptable peace offer would include a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied areas, including Crimea.

Germany

UK and Germany unite on defence to boost military ties

The deal comes as freshly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to "reset" the UK's security ties with the EU.

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Ukrainians face decrease in support from Germany

Berlin plans to decrease financial aid to Ukraine as conservative politicians complain of money being given to refugees.

United Kingdom

UK honours 487 fallen Ukrainian athletes ahead of Olympics debut

As Ukraine makes its debut in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, London honours the country's 487 sportsmen and women who were killed in the Russian invasion.

Ukraine

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv seeking 'common ground' with China

While Ukraine's foreign minister met his Chinese counterpart, President Zelenskyy spoke to the Vatican's secretary of state before lauding Ukraine's missile programme.

Spain

Spanish court sentences pensioner to 18 years for sending letter bombs

González Pascual was arrested in January 2023 for sending letters to Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the US and Ukrainian embassies in Madrid in 2022.

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Russia claims it has destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones in Crimea

The attack reportedly targeted a crucial ferry crossing to the Russian-occupied peninsula.

Slovakia

First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Slovakia from the US

Under a previous government, Slovakia donated its fleet of near-obsolete Russian fighters to the Ukrainian war effort.

Ukraine

Ukraine's energy sector is at half of last year's capacity

Continued Russian attacks on the energy grid have made Ukraine resort to taking massive amounts of power from neighbouring countries.

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Latvian summer camps bring joy to Ukrainian children amid conflict

Across the Baltic country, around 20 camps will host over 400 Ukrainian children in July and August in an attempt to bring joy to their lives, at least for a brief moment.

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At least five injured after Ukraine and Russia exchange drone strikes

Ukraine said it downed 35 of 39 Russian drones overnight, whilst Russia said it shot down 26 Ukrainian drones over its southern Rostov region on Saturday.

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Former Ukrainian MP assassinated in Lviv

Police are considering 'personal animosity' toward the former MP due to her social and political activities as a possible motive behind the attack.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Freshers' week in Strasbourg for new EU lawmakers

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we meet the new and familiar faces starting work as Members of the European Parliament.

Follow the latest updates, analysis, and insights on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. Stay informed on key battles, shifting frontlines, diplomatic efforts, international responses, and the conflict’s humanitarian and global impact.