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POLITICS1d agoTrump blamed Russia’s failed assault on Kyiv on a ‘stupid general’ who drove his tanks into the mud. The real story is very different.President Trump has repeatedly promised to end the Russia–Ukraine war within 24 hours, though peace talks have made little substantive progress so far. Just as often, he returns to a story about the early days of the full-scale invasion — tweaking a minor detail each time — describing Russian tanks that were advancing on Kyiv but got stuck in the mud.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoZelenskiy mocks Trump envoy’s ‘humanitarian’ praise for Putin after fresh attacksIrish Times World
CONFLICT1d agoThe outcome of the battle for Donbas — and the war itself — hinges on whether Ukraine can hold Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. How are two former Azov commanders leading the defense?Meduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoZelensky: Russian ‘humanitarians’ launched a pointed attack on Kyiv immediately after talksMeduza [en]
POLITICS1d agoNetherlands to provide Ukraine with EUR 26.5M for reconstructionThe Dutch government has confirmed its intention to continue the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) in 2027, with a planned budget of EUR 26.5 million.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talksAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussia launches massive strikes on Ukraine as Trump says peace is closer than everPolitico Europe
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussian forces strike residential area in DniproUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoUkraine suffers new attacks and Zelensky criticizes Russia for not changing its attitudeClarín
CONFLICT1d agoRussian strikes hit 12 Ukrainian regions overnight, killing two and injuring 34Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoSerbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political LimboAleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his grip, using the Balkans’ unresolved nationalist resentments.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoBerlin Process Needs to Level the Playing Field in Bilateral DisputesA decade of declarations and commitments on good neighbourly relations have not prevented bilateral issues from impeding EU enlargement in the Balkans. A new solution must be found.Balkan Insight
MILITARY1d agoUkraine to be able to buy military supplies via NATO agency: reportThe deal comes amid worsening U.S.-Ukraine relations since U.S. President Trump announced a diesel export deal with Russia this month to lower U.S. prices.Defense News
CONFLICT1d agoRussian forces spreading false claims of capturing settlements in Zaporizhzhia region – militaryRussian forces regularly claim to have captured settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region and stage actions to create the illusion of advances, including conspicuous flag-raising displays.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoFrom Reading to Russia: How a Romanian’s love affair across Europe ended in a Russian jail for spyingKercso says that the staged Russian video of his ‘arrest’ was filmed in mid-April in Sochi, after he had already been capturedThe Independent World
CONFLICT1d agoUkrainian forces advance 15 km behind Russian lines through underground routes on Kupiansk frontUkrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoBulgaria: Concerns about security in the Black Sea dominate presidential election campaignBulgaria's presidential election campaign has been shaped by recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea and the government's reduced support for Ukraine, making foreign policy a key factor in the first round.DW News [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets PutinAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY1d agoRussian forces preparing to resume mechanized attacks in southern Ukraine after months-long pause – militaryUkrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoCan Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoIndia-EU FTA will further broaden economic engagement between India and Poland: PM ModiIndia and Poland to target double bilateral trade by 2030, sign agreement on protecting classified informationThe Hindu
CONFLICT1d agoDrones attack military plant in Moscow regionUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d ago'Everything' in Ukraine is now a target for Putin, says EPP MEPEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin meets with Trump envoy Witkoff, killing one and injuring more than 20Meduza [en]