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Ukraine war

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Major Cities While Diplomatic Teams Gather for Peace Negotiations

Russian forces launched devastating attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 15 others, even as international mediators worked toward a peaceful resolution in Abu Dhabi. The simultaneous occurrence of violence and diplomacy underscores...

EU Approves €90bn Loan Allowing Ukraine to Buy Weapons Beyond Europe

Ukraine will be allowed to purchase military equipment from non-European suppliers under a proposed €90bn loan package approved by the European Union. The plan, outlined by the European Commission, is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capacity while keeping pressure...

EU Agrees €90bn Loan for Ukraine but Stops Short of Using Frozen Russian Assets

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90bn loan to cover its most urgent financial needs over the next two years, but failed to reach consensus on securing the funding directly against frozen Russian assets held...

EU Faces High-Stakes Decision on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine

European Union leaders are under growing pressure to decide whether frozen Russian assets should be used to finance Ukraine’s defence, as the war continues and Kyiv’s funding needs grow more urgent. The issue is expected to dominate a crucial...

EU Indefinitely Freezes €210bn in Russian Assets to Bolster Ukraine

The European Union has officially agreed to indefinitely freeze €210bn (£185bn) of Russian sovereign assets held within the bloc. This decision utilizes emergency powers to immobilize the funds until Russia ceases its aggression against Ukraine and compensates for the...

Russian Envoy Slams ‘Childish’ European Hopes for Ukraine Victory

European nations clinging to the hope of a Ukrainian victory are engaging in "childish behavior," according to Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov. Speaking at an event this week, Alipov characterized the European belief that Russia could be militarily defeated...

‘Stop the Killing’: US Treasury Hits Rosneft and Lukoil

The US Treasury has sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two biggest oil producers, as the Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. The move is designed to choke off key revenues funding Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. "Now is...

Germany Urges Europe to ‘Grow Up’ in Support for Ukraine While Avoiding ‘Escalation Trap’

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Europe to “grow up” and strengthen support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump signalled increased backing for Kyiv. Speaking on German radio, Wadephul said Europeans must act more sovereignly, deliver on commitments,...

Europe Rallies Behind Ukraine as Trump Tilts Toward Moscow

European leaders staged an unusual diplomatic push in Washington this week, joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump amid growing concern over America’s shifting stance on the war in Ukraine. The move came just...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian Issues a Warning That Gulf Nations Cannot Afford to Ignore

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a warning to Gulf nations that analysts describe as one they cannot afford...
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