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Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged ships in the Black Sea

Local air defences shot down 79 of 90 Russian drones from Thursday evening into Friday morning, per Ukraine's air force.

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Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia

António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched.

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Bulgaria opposes EU sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill

"The era of the Crusades is over," the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal.

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Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin

Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania.

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Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week

It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

Europe Today

NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget

NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chief and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Finland's parliament backs lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Six takeaways from the G7 summit in Évian

G7 leaders gathered in France for a high-stakes meeting over the last three days to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges. Here is what you need to know.

The Cube

An influencer and a bishop among EU-sanctioned pro-Russian actors

The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia.

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Putin meets with ASEAN leaders as G7 vow more pressure on Moscow

It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow.

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G7 leaders agree to increase weapons for Ukraine, pressure on Russia

G7 leaders pledge more weapons for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range systems, and signal readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector.

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Russia says yacht on 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted shots

The incident comes two days after armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet.

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Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight

Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the crew ejected safely. Four people were taken to hospital.

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Moscow oil refinery ablaze after retaliatory Ukrainian drone strike

Kyiv claimed the attack as retaliation for Russia's intensifying aerial campaign, a day after drones damaged a UNESCO-listed monastery complex in the capital.

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Swedish army consultant on trial for attempted spying for Russia

The trial, scheduled to last three days, is being held largely behind closed doors, given the sensitive nature of the information involved.

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 11 and leave cathedral in flames

The wave of attacks came as news of a US-Iran deal started to open a path to peace in the Middle East war, highlighting the lack of progress toward an end to over four years of fighting in Ukraine.

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