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 Russia strikes Kyiv after first stage of major prisoner swap Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 24, 2025  A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv Saturday wounded at least 15 people, just as Russia and Ukraine were in the middle of a major prisoner swap. ... more | |
 Finland says suspects two Russian military aircrafts violated airspace Helsinki (AFP) May 23, 2025  Two Russian military aircrafts are suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Friday, Finland's defence ministry said in a statement. ... more | |
 Finland says 'closely' monitoring Russian military build-up Helsinki (AFP) May 22, 2025 Finland is closely monitoring Russia's military activities near its eastern border after Finland's armed forces and international media reported a build-up, the defence minister told AFP on Thursday. ... more | |
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Merz warns of Russia threat in visit to NATO's eastern flank Vilnius (AFP) May 22, 2025  Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Thursday that Russia threatened security in Europe as he visited Lithuania to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank. ... more | |
 Ukrainian drone attacks halt flights at Moscow airports Moscow (AFP) May 22, 2025  Air traffic around Moscow was disrupted on Thursday as the Russian capital came under attack from Ukrainian drones, with the defence ministry saying 35 targeting the city had been downed overnight. ... more | |
 Iran lawmakers ratify partnership treaty with Russia Tehran (AFP) May 21, 2025  The Iranian parliament ratified a 20-year strategic partnership treaty with Russia on Wednesday, state media reported, consolidating closer ties between the two countries amid growing tensions with the West. ... more | |
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Dealing with Russia: Strategic negligence, incompetence or worse? Washington DC (UPI) May 21, 2025  The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming no longer is just the title of a humorous Cold War movie. ... more | |
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Merz to visit Lithuania as Germany helps bolster NATO's eastern flank Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) May 22, 2025 Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia. ... more | |
 In tone shift, Kremlin calls Trump's Golden Dome plan 'sovereign matter' Moscow (AFP) May 21, 2025  The Kremlin said Wednesday that Donald Trump's plan for a "Golden Dome" missile shield required consultations with Russia but was otherwise a "sovereign matter" for the United States, softening its tone after previously slamming the idea as destabilising. ... more | |
 Pro-Russian groups spread false claims after Spain floods: report Madrid (AFP) May 22, 2025  Pro-Russian activists sought to portray Spain as "engulfed in chaos" following deadly floods last year, according to a report by the country's national security department released on Thursday. ... more | |
 Russian strike on Ukrainian military training site kills six: Kyiv Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 21, 2025  A Russian strike on a military training site in northeastern Ukraine has killed six soldiers and wounded at least 10 others, the Ukrainian national guard said on Wednesday. ... more | |
 NATO to open new air command in Norway's far north Oslo (AFP) May 20, 2025  Norway announced Tuesday it had designated the small town of Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, to permanently host a NATO air operations control centre. ... more | |
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China says backs direct talks between Russia, Ukraine on ending war Beijing (AFP) May 20, 2025  China said on Tuesday it backed direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump announced the two would "immediately" start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin. ... more | |
 EU finalises 150-bn-euro loan scheme to rearm Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 19, 2025  EU countries have finalised a plan for a 150-billion-euro loan programme to help rearm in the face of Russia and worries over US reliability, diplomats said Monday. ... more | |
 Denmark in 'frank' talks with China over backing Russia; Germany says China has 'a responsibility for global peace' Beijing (AFP) May 19, 2025  Denmark's foreign minister said Monday he had a "frank talk" with his Chinese counterpart about Beijing's "deeply problematic" support for Russia and its war in Ukraine. ... more | |
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Trump to discuss end of 'bloodbath' with Putin, Zelensky Washington DC (UPI) May 17, 2025 President Donald Trump intends to call Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. ... more | |
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Germany says China has 'a responsibility for global peace' Berlin (AFP) May 19, 2025  Germany said Monday that China had "a responsibility for global peace" after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with his Beijing counterpart Wang Yi. ... more | |
 Main points of the agreement between the EU and the UK London (AFP) May 19, 2025  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Monday signed an agreement in London with the heads of the European Union marking a new chapter in UK-EU relations since Brexit on 31 January 2020. ... more | |
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Putin made 'mistake' sending 'low-level' team to Ukraine talks: NATO chief Tirana (AFP) May 16, 2025  NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russian leader Vladimir Putin had made a "big mistake" sending a lower-rank delegation to conduct Friday's first direct peace talks with Ukraine in three years. ... more | |
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Time 'to put pressure on Putin': UK defence minister Berlin (AFP) May 15, 2025  UK defence minister John Healey said on Thursday that Ukraine's allies "need to act" and "put pressure on Putin", amid uncertainty over highly anticipated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. ... more | |
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Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace Tallinn (AFP) May 15, 2025  Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. ... more | |
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Britain, Germany jointly developing missiles: ministers Berlin (AFP) May 15, 2025  Britain and Germany are working together to develop strike missiles, their defence ministers said Thursday, as Russia's war rages in Ukraine and European powers seek to reduce dependence on US weapons. ... more | |
 Kazakhstan denies reports Russia to leave Baikonur spaceport Astana, Kazakhstan (AFP) May 15, 2025  Kazakhstan said Thursday there were no talks on Russia giving up its lease on the Baikonur spaceport before it runs out in 2050, amid reports Moscow is looking to ditch the ageing cosmodrome. ... more | |
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Warm Trump-Erdogan ties puts Turkey at heart of peace diplomacy Istanbul (AFP) May 14, 2025  Turkey is deploying all-out diplomatic efforts to secure a Russia-Ukraine deal, to ease Syria's relations with the West and facilitate Iranian nuclear talks, its diplomatic standing burnished by Donald Trump's approval. ... more | |
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China says ready to 'expand practical cooperation' with Russian army Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2025  China said Thursday it was ready to "expand practical cooperation" with the Russian army, after President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a lavish World War II Victory Day parade. ... more | |
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