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Russia-Ukraine war
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5 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy to join G7 leaders video summit amid US aid row

Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend a G7 summit despite skipping a virtual meeting with US senators.
Western support for Ukraine may be fraying as Russia's invasion continues and Putin's oil revenues rebound. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Europe news

US set to cut off military aid which will 'kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield'

The US is planning to cut off funding for Ukraine by the end of the year, which will hinder Ukraine's ability to procure weapons and equipment.
The White House budget chief Shalanda Young warns that without congressional action, Ukraine will run out of resources and be at a disadvantage in the war against Russian forces. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Europe news

Moscow prepare to illegally hold presidential elections in Ukrainian occupied regions

Russian authorities are preparing to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, including in the occupied territories.
Intelligence information confirms that preparations have intensified in the occupied regions of Ukraine.
Compulsory Russian passports for Ukrainian citizens in occupied regions have been ordered. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine war hit with 'the most intense fighting' of the war leaving Russian forces with 'heavy losses'

Russian forces facing high casualty numbers in intense fighting over past six weeks in the Russia-Ukraine war.
NATO Secretary-General impressed by Ukraine's bravery and competence in inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Europe news

Putin's Black Sea Fleet are suffering with issues to reload cruise missiles for their 'winter campaign' in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin's Black Sea Fleet is having trouble reloading cruise missiles due to threats of long-range Ukrainian strikes.
The British Ministry of Defence predicts that Russia will likely relocate its missile reloading operations to Novorossiysk.
The Ukrainian military claims that Russia has paused firing maritime cruise missiles due to logistical problems at Novorossiysk. [ more ]
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1 week ago
France politics

Macron and Xi discuss Russia, Ukraine and trade DW 05/06/2024

Macron welcomed China's commitment to refrain from selling arms to Russia and control military goods' exportation.
Xi emphasized China's positive role in trying to bring about peace in Ukraine while rejecting accusations of being involved in the crisis. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Europe news

Don't buy the fringe anti-Ukraine myth about the run-up to Russia's invasion

Aaron Maté's Russia-Ukraine war claims criticized as error-riddled and echoing Russian propaganda. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Germany's Scholz in talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican DW 03/02/2024

German Chancellor Scholz met Pope Francis for their first private face-to-face meeting.
Discussions likely involved the situation in the Middle East and Russia's war in Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?

New sanctions target entities in China and India for the first time
EU added 27 new entities to the sanction list including companies from various countries [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: US imposes 500 new sanctions on Russia DW 02/23/2024

The United States announced sanctions against entities in Russia's war machine.
Denmark signs 10-year security agreement with Ukraine and provides military aid. [ more ]
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia's invasion of Ukraine inadvertently sparks a Jewish renaissance - in Armenia - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Armenia sees influx of Jews due to Russia-Ukraine war
Mama Jan cafe serves as a meeting place for Armenia's new Jewish community [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Who is Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's new army chief?

Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky is chosen as Ukraine's military leader due to his experience and success in major battles against Russia.
Syrsky played a key role in the successful defense of Kyiv and led significant counteroffensives against Russian troops. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

Writing Through the War in Ukraine

The article discusses Sasha Vasilyuk's op-ed on the collateral damage of Russia's war on Ukraine and highlights her novel, blending true events with dark humor. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Environment

How Our Electric Grids are Blocking a Climate Revolution

Energy market inefficiency leads to conflict
Competition for energy resources drives geopolitical conflicts [ more ]
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2 months ago
Law

Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

Retired U.S. Air Force employee arrested for leaking classified information on foreign dating site.
Slater allegedly disclosed secret national defense intel related to Russia-Ukraine war. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Europe news

Key town which holds 'political importance' for Putin on the verge of being taken by Russian forces

Russian forces are directing a large amount of troops at the town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, which holds significant political importance for Putin.
The situation in Avdiivka has become critical for Ukraine, as the town's capture would limit their ability to launch counteroffensive operations against Russia in the Donbas region. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Europe news

MPs urge government to designate 'Russia a state sponsor of terrorism'

MPs and campaigners are backing a campaign to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
There have been deliberate and persistent bombardments of civilian targets in Ukraine, resulting in the destruction of homes and civilian casualties. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Europe news

Slovakia tells Ukraine they 'must give up' parts of their territory to Russia

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico suggests that Ukraine should give up parts of its territory to Russia to end the war.
The spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry emphasizes that there will be no compromise on Ukraine's territorial integrity. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Can the EU develop a shared foreign policy?

EU member states are divided over the Israel-Gaza conflict and united on the Russia-Ukraine war.
The EU is struggling to have a shared or meaningful foreign policy due to sharp divisions among its member states. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Europe news

Russian assaults intensify on the front and are hit with more 'losses'

Russia has suffered heavy losses as their troops intensify assaults on the frontline in Ukraine.
Frozen ground conditions have allowed for the movement of armored vehicles, resulting in increased losses for Russia. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Europe news

Military analyst warns that 'Putin has not given up' and 2024 will be 'difficult'

This year is likely to be very difficult for Ukraine as the war has turned into a strategic stalemate.
NATO is warning civilians in the UK and across Europe to prepare for an outbreak of war with Russia. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Europe news

Sunak's visit to Kyiv is a 'declaration of war' on Russia

Moscow criticizes UK Prime Minister's visit to Kyiv as a 'declaration of war' on Russia
Rishi Sunak pledges multi-billion military aid package to Ukraine [ more ]
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4 months ago
World news

US dominates 40% of the global exports of conventional weapons

The United States accounts for 40% of global arms exports in the 2018-2022 period, a 7% increase from the previous period.
Arms sales by the US are booming while global arms transfers have declined by 5.1%. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Europe news

Kremlin claims Boris Johnson 'banned Kyiv' to sign a 'peace agreement' with Russia

The Kremlin claims that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned Kyiv from signing a peace agreement with Russia
Johnson denies the claims and calls them Russian propaganda [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US news

Pope Francis Calls For Universal Ban On Surrogacy: 'Despicable'

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood
Francis lists surrogacy as a threat to peace and human dignity [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Putin warns that the US and UK are Russia's 'enemy' who want to destroy 'Russian statehood'

Vladimir Putin considers the US and UK as Russia's enemies and justifies keeping forces mobilized in Ukraine.
Putin claims the West is seeking to destroy Russian statehood by sending weapons to Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners in largest release of war

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the largest single release of captives since Russia's invasion began in 2022.
The prisoner swap on January 3, 2024, was the largest documented swap of troops so far in the Russia-Ukraine war. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Europe news

Poland puts fighter jets on alert to 'ensure safety of Polish airspace' as Ukraine is bombed

On Tuesday Poland placed four F-16 fighter jets on alert at their eastern border "ensure safety of Polish airspace."
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4 months ago
Europe news

Poland 'activated available forces' after an unidentified object 'crossed the border' during Russian attack

Russia conducted a missile attack on Ukrainian cities
An unidentified object entered Poland's airspace from Ukraine [ more ]
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4 months ago
Europe news

Russia's losses are 'enormous' and Putin's army will 'emerge from this war weakened'

Russia's losses in the Ukraine war are significant, with 300,000 soldiers killed or seriously wounded, according to Western intelligence figures.
The Russian military will emerge from the war weakened, both in terms of personnel and resources. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Europe news

Russia poses 'a major conventional military threat to NATO' for the 'first time since the 1990s'

Russia's victory in Ukraine is not impossible if military aid is cut off
Russia's army will have better combat experience and a larger army after the war [ more ]
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5 months ago
Europe news

Biden urges Congress to approve funding for Ukraine or they'll 'give Putin the greatest Christmas gift'

US President urges Congress to provide Ukraine with funding before holiday recess
President Biden warns that failure to provide funding gives Putin a 'Christmas gift' [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Europe news

Russia issues arrest warrant for trans non-binary journalist over reporting on Ukraine

Russian authorities issue arrest warrant for nonbinary Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen
Gessen faces charges of spreading 'false information' about Russia's war on Ukraine [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Fierce fighting costs Russia more than 3,000 troops in three days

Russian Army attempts to storm Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine in a human wave operation, resulting in significant casualties.
Russian forces are pressing on in the eastern Donetsk region, with most clashes occurring in the Avdiivka and Maryinka areas. [ more ]
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