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Ukraine imposes power shutdowns as Russia attacks energy grid

Power out in all but three regions of Ukraine with state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo saying shutdowns affected both industrial and household consumers.

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Zelenskyy alleges China is pressuring countries against peace talks

In a news conference at the Shangri-La defence forum in Singapore, Zelenskyy said that China is pressuring other countries and their leaders not to attend the upcoming talks.

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Zelenskyy seeks security assistance at Shangri-La Dialogue

His visit to Singapore comes a day after Russia pummelled Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with a large-scale drone and missile attack that injured at least 19 people.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will soon be permitted to strike inside Russia

The comments come a day after two anonymous US officials indicated that the Biden administration was prepared to let Ukraine use American weaponry to strike inside Russia but only in the defence of the northern region of Kharkiv.

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WATCH: Russian strikes kill four, wound 23 in Kharkiv

Early Friday, Russian strikes on Kharkiv killed four and wounded twenty-three, including children, an ambulance medic, and a police officer.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 75 soldiers each in latest prisoner swap

Senior Ukrainian officials confirmed that 75 more Ukrainian prisoners were returned from Russia on Friday.

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Germany says Ukraine can use its weapons to strike Russian territory

Several NATO countries have relaxed their boundaries on Ukraine's use of their military hardware – but some are still not budging.

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Germany announces €500-million military aid package for Ukraine

Russia launched a fresh offensive in Kharkiv earlier this month, and Ukrainian military commanders reported a renewed build-up of Moscow troops in the north of the region on Thursday.

Ukraine

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms against Russia for Kharkiv

The latest updates from the war in Ukraine.

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Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia

Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands.

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WATCH: Nighttime strike on Kharkiv leaves seven injured

The Russian army struck southern Kharkiv, hitting the administrative building of Kharkiv Heating Networks. The blast shattered windows in nearby residences and damaged several vehicles.

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WATCH: Bombing Injures Six in Donetsk region

A Russian airstrike on Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka, a village in Ukraine's Donetsk region, injured seven people, including a 4-year-old child, on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian National Police.

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Let us strike Russian territory, Zelenskyy asks Western allies

Since the start of the war, Western allies have asked Ukraine to refrain from using their donated weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

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Putin will win if Biden doesn't show up at peace summit: Zelenskyy

US President Joe Biden has not yet confirmed whether he will attend the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.

Belgium

Belgium agrees to send €977 million in military aid to Ukraine

Ukraine and Belgium inked a bilateral security pact, with Belgium committing €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Radio Schuman

With Charles Michel on his post-election future, Palestine, far-right

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond.

Ukraine

West should rethink restrictions on weapons for Ukraine: NATO chief

"By having too many restrictions we are tying one hand of the Ukrainian armed forces on their back," said NATO's Secretary-General.

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EU countries voice exasperation over Hungary's vetoes on Ukraine aid

Hungary continues to veto EU military assistance to Ukraine, preventing member states from getting their donations partially reimbursed.

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EU election priorities dominate State of the Union conference

Experts from around the world gathered in Florence for the 14th edition of the State of the Union conference to discuss the priorities of the next European term.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy warns of Russian advances as Kharkiv strike death toll rises

The death toll from a bombing in Kharkiv has risen to 14, as Ukraine's president warns of increased Russian military activity near the northern border.

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