War in Ukraine
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Ukraine destroys second bridge in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces are trying to cut off Moscow’s resupply routes in Kyiv’s cross-border incursion into Russian territory.
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Safety deteriorating at Ukraine nuclear plant after drone strike, IAEA warns
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Chechnya’s strongman leader shows off Tesla Cybertruck with gun turret
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Germany to halt new Ukraine military aid: Report
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Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk region
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Ukraine can fire our weapons during attack inside Russia, says Canada
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Germany to get Patriot missiles in $5B deal
Don’t go head-to-head with Musk on space internet, satellite CEO tells Europe
Europe should look beyond space internet and start planning for a military-grade surveillance system instead.
Kremlin ally Belarus calls for peace in Russia-Ukraine ‘scuffle’
Putin ally Aleksandr Lukashenko says, “Let’s sit down at the negotiating table” to end the conflict.
Russia to promote anti-Ukraine politicians ahead of US election: Report
Meta says Russia-based online influence campaigns would focus on weakening the West’s support for the Eastern European country.
Germany’s Habeck signals he’ll run for chancellor
In an interview with POLITICO, Robert Habeck, Germany’s economy minister and a Greens leader, gives the strongest sign yet that he’ll run for the top job.
As Kyiv makes gains in Kursk, Russia strikes back in Donetsk
Ukraine captured a record 102 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region in one day on Wednesday.
Mark Rutte’s first NATO task: Find a right-hand woman
Two senior former officials from North Macedonia and Bulgaria are among those competing to become the incoming NATO chief’s deputy.
Germany zeroes in on Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline explosions
Nord Stream gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany blew up in September 2022.
Germany issued arrest warrant for Ukrainian over Nord Stream bombing, reports say
The suspect was able to evade the arrest warrant.
Ukraine hammers Russian airbases as Kyiv’s incursion triggers panic
The Ukrainian attack is “creating a real dilemma” for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, said U.S. President Joe Biden.
Russia sends 447 goats to North Korea after Kim Jong Un sucks up to Putin
Moscow and Pyongyang have a wide-ranging deal covering sectors including education, agriculture and tourism.
Putin pulls units out of Ukraine to defend Russia, Kyiv says
Ukrainian army spokesman said Moscow has pulled out “relatively small” number of troops to bolster Kursk against incursion.
Ukraine snatching Russian territory to stop cross-border shelling, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv’s incursion is “bold and brilliant,” say U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal.
Houthi rebels and the EU make your coffee more expensive
We probably don’t need to tell you that your iced latte is now pricier — but do you know why?
Russian blame game heats up as Ukraine’s special military operation riles Putin
Local authorities admit Kyiv’s forces now control dozens of settlements inside Russia.
Ukraine arrests deputy minister in coal mining corruption case
The country’s deputy energy minister has been fired as part of a government probe into bribery allegations.
Up to 180K Russians flee Ukraine’s continued offensive
Kyiv’s forces advance further into Russian territory and have reportedly managed to repel Moscow’s attempts to reinforce defending troops.
Alone and unwanted: Millions of displaced Ukrainians hope to go home as the war rages
The Kyiv government is strapped for cash, but millions depend on aid to survive.
Cypriot firm accused of profiting from EU potash sanctions against Belarus
An investigation by Belarusian journalists has identified a Cypriot company as being at the center of a contract markup scheme.
Russia sets Ukrainian nuclear power plant on fire, says Zelenskyy
Fighting close to large nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia has caused concern among atomic experts.
Moscow vows ‘tough response’ to Ukraine’s push into Russian territory
Russian foreign ministry says Kyiv overnight launched a “large-scale drone attack on a number of Russian regions.”
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine’s forces fighting in Russian territory
The cross-border offensive is Kyiv’s deepest penetration into Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.