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German, UK defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine in Berlin

The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.

Turkey

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

Health news

How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a severely burned boy

Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch.

Russia

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday.

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EU agrees new sanctions on Russia as Putin refuses ceasefire

The new package of EU sanctions comes one day before a direct round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey.

Europe

Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin

All eyes will be on Turkey this Thursday, where peace talks between Russia's and Ukraine's presidents are slated to occur. Will Putin show face? And if he doesn't, where does this leave him?

Europe News

Trump wants to hear how NATO allies plan to boost defence spending

Trump insists NATO members should commit to spending at least 5% of GDP on defence, but that would require investment at an unprecedented scale.

Ukraine

First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy?

As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?

Europe News

Too few women in peacebuilding can lead to blind-spots: NATO official

Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022.

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Bulgarian boss of Russian spy circle gets 10 years in UK prison

Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an "Aladdin's cave" when it was raided.

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Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

Europe

Irish PM says EU must challenge Hungary’s ‘outrageous’ vetoes

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin urged the EU to crack down on what he calls Hungary's "abuse of vetoes".

Ukraine

Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages

The Russian Defence Ministry said Sunday morning that the Russian army had 'resumed' fighting after a 'ceasefire'.

Russia

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

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Ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, German Chancellor Merz says

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

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Estonia's Narva Museum displays controversial Putin-Hitler banner

A banner of Putin and Hitler with 'PUTLER WAR CRIMINAL' was unveiled by Narva Museum in Estonia on 9 May, countering Russian propaganda and emphasising peace.

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Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

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Ukraine exposes suspected Hungarian intelligence spy network

The Ukrainian Security Service announced that it had uncovered a suspected Hungarian military intelligence network aimed at obtaining confidential information on Ukraine’s defence and military capabilities.

Ukraine

Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side?

As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end?

Europe

Russia’s Victory Day Parade and Europe’s Dilemma

Russia celebrates its Victory Day today with a parade attended by dozens of world leaders, including from EU candidate countries. Could they face retaliation for their presence?