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DISASTER3d agoSeven sailors missing after tanker fire off Romania's coast amid Russian drone fearsThe Independent World
CONFLICTBREAKING3d agoZelensky announces resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineriesUkrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoEU leaders to clash over long-term budget, Ukraine supportEuropean Union leaders ⁠will clash on Thursday ​over the size of bloc's next long-term budget, its sources of revenue and spending priorities, with no immediate deal ​in sight. The budget also covers help for Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joining the meeting on Friday in a bid to rally support amid fresh tension with US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian reports from Brussels, Belgium.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING3d agoTwo ships on fire after possible drone attacks near Romanian coastNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECH3d agoMusk suggests US govt behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield systemSpaceX boss Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruptions reported by Ukraine in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. "Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk said, referring to US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT3d agoAlbanian students protest over education, jobs, clash with policeDemonstrators and riot police clashed in Albania's capital on Wednesday in a second straight day of violence triggered by student protests calling for better university conditions and Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Protesters formed makeshift barricades in the capital, Tirana, while riot police responded with water cannon, after street violence overnight left 16 people arrested and government buildings badly damaged.France 24 [en]
MILITARYBREAKING3d agoUkraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truceNPR News
MILITARYBREAKING3d agoRussia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineriesAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT3d agoTrump, Senate GOP see Starlink become latest flash point over UkraineUkraine’s sudden and unexplained loss of full access to the military version of Starlink is adding to tensions between President Trump and Senate Republicans as GOP senators are scrambling to find out whether Trump played a role in reducing Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. Many of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters within the Senate Republican Conference stayed silent Wednesday…The Hill
CONFLICT3d agoRestrictions expose Ukraine's Starlink dependency in Russia warRestrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. A senior Ukrainian official, who asked not to be named, told AFP on Wednesday that Starlink data communication speeds had been "throttled". The change has come at a time of renewed tension between Kyiv and Washington, with US President Donald Trump seeking to bring down global fuel prices by buying Russian diesel and pressuring both sides to stop attFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICT3d agoWar in Ukraine: Kyiv residents decry shortage of bomb sheltersFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING3d agoZelensky: Russia unleashes 850 Shahed drones as Ukraine faces restrictions on its defensesUkrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoSeoul to maintain Ukraine aid despite spat over North Korea prisoner transferSouth Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a diplomatic dispute over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war being repatriated to the South, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday. The official said Seoul would treat its help to Ukraine separately from the dispute, while continuing bilateral consultations to resolve outstanding issues. The remarks came after South Korean Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang was...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d ago‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with IsraelCountries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY3d agoUkraine again has full access to the military branch of StarlinkHet Oekraïense leger heeft weer toegang tot Starshield, de militaire tak van het Amerikaanse satellietnetwerk Starlink. Dat meldt persbureau Reuters op basis van een bron binnen het Oekraïense ministerie van Defensie. Ook de Kyiv Independent schrijft dat de verbinding inmiddels is hersteld, al zegt de Oekraïense krant niet zeker te weten of er nog snelheidslimieten voor drones gelden. "De Starshield-service is inmiddels hersteld en blijft operationeel", aldus de bron van de krant. Er waren sinds gisteren problemen met het systeem van de Amerikaanse techmiljardair Elon Musk. SpaceX, het moederbNOS Buitenland
MILITARY3d agoStarshield services for Ukraine’s Defense Forces resume – sourceStarshield terminals are operational again while in motion, according to reports from Ukraine’s Defense Forces units.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoRussia And The Taliban Are Drawing Closer. What's In It For Both Sides?Russia is deepening diplomatic and military cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban rulers, driven by security concerns in Central Asia. But worsening Taliban-Pakistan tensions and questions over the scope of Moscow's assistance are complicating the rapprochement.RFE/RL
CONFLICTBREAKING3d agoRussia targets Ukraine with 'massive' attack, including hundreds of dronesABC News
CONFLICT3d agoUkraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truceThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoCroatia pumps the brakes on Montenegro’s EU membership bidZagreb is pressing Podgorica to resolve long-standing disputes over war crimes, compensation and border demarcation before wrapping up EU accession talks.Politico Europe
POLITICS3d agoGermany to continue supporting Ukraine but expects reforms – Vice ChancellorGerman Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine while emphasizing Berlin’s expectations that the Ukrainian government continue implementing reforms.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT3d agoThe Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered DronesNYT World
CONFLICT3d ago‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with TrumpNBC News
CONFLICT3d agoWashington limits its support to Kyiv amidst increased Russian attacks on energy infrastructureLe Monde [en]