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EU sanctions Russians over forced deportation of Ukrainian children

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 Russian individuals and seven entities for the systematic and ‌unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a statement on Monday.

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Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future

In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course.

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Berlin and Kyiv unveil 'Brave Germany' arms programme

With "Brave Germany," Berlin and Kyiv aim to jointly develop new defence technologies, AI-enabled weapons and deep-strike capabilities.

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Sweden suspects two of sending military-industrial products to Russia

The Swedish Security Service (Sapo) said in a statement the two suspects had been arrested last week and were both remanded in custody.

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Latvian defence minister resigns following recent drone incursions

Several drones from Russia and Ukraine have crashed in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Sanctions, Syria and a new Hungary

Foreign affairs ministers are in Brussels on Monday to tackle a large slate of files. Talks will span how to crack down on Russians abducting Ukrainian children, slapping sanctions on Israeli settlers to restarting relations between the bloc and Syria.

Russia

Putin claims Ukraine war could be nearing a surprise end

Putin declared the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end" on Saturday, even though the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marred by mutual accusations of violations and a scaled-down Victory Day parade.

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Putin targets NATO, vows victory in Ukraine at Moscow parade

In Moscow, a scaled-down Victory Day parade was held under tight security, without military hardware, amid fears of possible Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian president denounced NATO in his speech.

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Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday.

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Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade — and who is not?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. But this time, even Russia’s former allies are staying away, leaving the Kremlin alone in its much scaled-down celebration.

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Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia

US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.

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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus’s athletes but Russians still barred

The IOC executive board released a statement saying that it "no longer recommends any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams."

Art

'Blood is Russia's art': Protests mark start of Venice Biennale

The Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot and Ukraine feminist group FEMEN have joined forces to protest at Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest international art exhibition.

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Ukraine 'will respond in kind' Zelenskyy says ahead of Moscow parade

Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks.

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Ukraine says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with air strikes

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.

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Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.

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