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Russia moves to block WhatsApp after limiting access to Telegram

Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine will only hold elections after ceasefire, Zelenskyy says

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Denmark

Russia's 'shadow fleet' reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025

Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel.

Ukraine

Study finds Europe has maintained stable aid to Kyiv despite US exit

The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash. But a new report finds that the majority of aid comes from a small handful of states.

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Estonia

Estonian intelligence report says Russia has no plans to attack soon

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Kaupo Rosin warned that "Russia remains a dangerous country despite its incompetence," as Tallinn published its annual security assessment report on the threat Russia poses to the region and NATO.

Russia

Russia restricts Telegram as it pushes state-backed rival

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it would "continue to introduce phased restrictions" on Telegram over legal violations.

Economy

Russia's oil revenues dwindle as sanctions bite, hitting economy

The Kremlin has resorted to higher taxes and borrowing to fill the gap left by dwindling oil revenues and slower economic growth.

Lithuania

Lithuania wargames security incident on Russian train to Kaliningrad

Lithuania staged a drill on Monday involving a Russian train incident in Kaliningrad as tensions rise, while Polish K2 tank exercises boosted NATO’s eastern flank.

Europe News

Why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil

The 20th package of EU sanctions against Moscow foresees a blanket ban on maritime services. If approved, it would discard the price cap on Russian oil that Western allies have applied since 2022.

Ukraine

Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least five across Ukraine

At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight.

United Arab Emirates

Suspect in shooting of Russian general arrested in Dubai, says Moscow

Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalised after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow. The attack followed a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has blamed on Ukraine.

The Cube

Russian actors lead smear campaign falsifying Macron and Epstein ties

A large-scale disinformation campaign backed by Russian bots is using doctored French media reports to falsely link Emmanuel Macron to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.

Europe News

EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia's oil and gas revenues

The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the "shadow fleet", banking, cryptocurrency and metals.

Europe News

EU seeks G7 input on price cap before next round of Russia sanctions

The price cap on Russian oil could drastically change if the EU moves ahead with a full ban on maritime services, as proposed by Finland and Sweden.

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Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months

Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home.

Russia

Top Russian GRU general and cyber ops chief shot in Moscow attack

Vladimir Alekseyev has been under the EU sanctions for orchestrating the novichok poisoning attack in Salisbury in 2018 that targeted Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

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