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Topic: The war in Ukraine
Russia: “Ukraine will never join NATO”
World"This will never happen. I hope Mr. Stoltenberg understands this", said Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
EU leaders reject Russian peace terms – Serbian President warns of major war
WorldAleksandar Vucic says Europe is "facing a real disaster" and laments that "everyone is talking about war - but no one wants peace".
300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness”
WorldNATO troops could be deployed against Russia within 30 days, according to a senior official.
Stoltenberg calls Russia’s peace plan “a proposal of more aggression”
WorldAccording to Stoltenberg, accepting Moscow's peace proposal would mean that "Russia's goal becomes a reality".
Comment: The agenda is clear – continued war at any cost
CommentJenny Piper: Our sycophantic leaders pretend to seek peace and avoid nuclear war - but their actions show otherwise.
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NATO to boost Ukraine aid as Hungary lifts block
World"Hungary has been given the guarantees we needed. We have a fair deal," Orbán said of the deal.
EU spends hundreds of millions of euros to finance Ukraine
EuropeEuropean banks provide an additional 600 million euros in financing packages to "mitigate the effects of the war".
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Far-right battalion gains access to US weapons
WorldThe notorious Azov Battalion has long been accused of war crimes and torture of civilians.
Blinken: “We’ll advance Ukraine’s integration with NATO”
WorldThe US Secretary of State promises to “promote Ukraine's integration with NATO”, adding that the military alliance will “build Ukraine's future strength”.
Sweden pledges unlimited support to Ukraine with largest military aid package to date
SwedenThe latest aid package is valued at SEK 13.3 billion and, according to the powers that be, will lead to “a temporary decline in Swedish defense capabilities”.
Swedish government parties agree on new multi-billion aid to Ukraine
SwedenSpends an additional 6,5 billion EUR on military aid packages for Kiev and promises to “support Ukraine's struggle for as long as it takes”.
German leaders want NATO to shoot down Russian missiles
World“Defending the airspace over Ukraine from Poland and Romania should not be ruled out in the long term”, says Anton Hofreiter of the Green Party.
Ukrainians who document forced recruitment risk jail
World"Anyone who documents the work of recruiters during the ongoing mobilization" risks up to eight years in prison.
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Italian defense minister: “Time for Russia and Ukraine to negotiate”
Europe"The only way to resolve this crisis is to involve everyone, first (to obtain) a truce and then peace", says Guido Crosetto.
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Zelensky: “God has a chevron with the Ukrainian flag on his shoulder”
WorldAt the same time, Ukrainian authorities have taken a hard line against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Significant Russian advances in Ukraine
WorldConsidered the greatest Russian success since 2022. Zelensky calls on Western countries to increase arms deliveries.
Biden: US weapons will make the world safer
WorldPromises new arms deliveries to Ukraine this week.
Republican party fractures after Johnson’s reversal on Ukraine aid deal
WorldMike Johnson is accused by fellow party members of breaking promises on border control and doing the Democrats' bidding.
Stoltenberg: “NATO countries should choose Ukraine support over own defence”
World"My message is clear: send more to Ukraine", declares the NATO secretary general.
IAEA condemns attacks on Zaporizjzja nuclear power plant
World"This cannot happen", declared Rafael Grossi, head of the UN Atomic Energy Agency.
Russia: US continues to operate bio-labs in Ukraine
WorldSenior Russian officials claim that the US still operates 30 biological laboratories in Ukraine.
EU foreign policy chief: “Geopolitical self-interest behind Western support for Ukraine”
World"It is in our own interests and it is also in the interests of the US as a global player", says Josep Borrell.
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