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Europe

Ukraine Strikes Cargo Ships, Confirms Romania Drone Blast

Ukraine has confirmed it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories, according to BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Ukraine Slows Russia’s Army Amid Ballistic Missiles Dilemma

Ukraine has increasingly slowed the movement of Russian military supplies and personnel, forcing the Russian army to a standstill in multiple regions, according to battlefield analysis. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized Russia’s reliance on ballistic missiles, which it produces at a rate of 120 per month.

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Conflicts & Security

Zelensky Proposes Face-to-Face Talks in Open Letter to Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter, urging an end to the war. According to BBC and The Guardian, Zelensky emphasized that direct engagement could resolve the conflict.

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Europe

Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 in a tense encounter at the French Open, according to Al Jazeera.

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Europe

Ukraine Accused of Killing Four in Crimea

Russian-backed authorities in occupied Crimea say at least four people have been killed in the latest wave of Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula, according to BBC.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Germany Blames Russia for ‘Bitter Defeat’ in UN Security Council Bid

Germany's foreign minister said Russia's opposition to its bid for a UN Security Council seat may have cost it votes, according to BBC.

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Corporate

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Vladimir Putin's flagship economic forum opened Friday, according to BBC. The attacks came hours before the event, which aims to attract foreign investment.

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Europe

Eight killed as drone hits bus in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Eight people were killed and 10 injured after a drone struck a passenger bus in a Russian-occupied part of Ukraine, Russia reported. Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed head of Donetsk region, said the attack occurred on Wednesday.

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Europa

Seis muertos en ataque ruso a vecindario de Kiev

Un tranquilo barrio de Kiev quedó en ruinas tras un ataque ruso, con al menos seis personas fallecidas y más de 41.000 buscando refugio en la red de metro.

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Europe

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people

A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 22 people across Ukraine overnight, including two children, according to regional officials.

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Europe

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said France seized a sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK support, accusing the vessel of circumventing international sanctions. The operation took place in international waters.

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Europe

Kyiv Neighbourhood Ravaged in Russian Strike: ‘They’ll Fix the Building, but Not Our Souls’

A quiet Kyiv neighbourhood was left in ruins after a Russian strike, with residents expressing grief over the destruction. According to BBC reports, at least six people died in the attack.

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Elections

Colombia Votes in Presidential Election with US Relations at Stake

Colombia's presidential election could redefine the country's relations with the US, according to BBC.

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Europe

Residents Flee Drone Crash in Romania as Tensions Rise

A Russian-operated drone crashed into a residential building in Galati, Romania, causing a fire and minor injuries, according to Al Jazeera and BBC reports.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

USA, UK und Australien entwickeln Unterwasser-Drohnen

Die USA, Großbritannien und Australien arbeiten an neuer Unterwasser-Drohnen-Technologie, um unterseeische Infrastruktur zu schützen. Die Initiative ist Teil der AUKUS-Allianz.

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