Russia is in a ‘state of war’ in Ukraine, Kremlin says for the first time
The Kremlin has for two years referred to its invasion of Ukraine as a ‘special military operation’, not a war.
Russia warns US against using SpaceX for spying
Russia says plans by US intelligence to use SpaceX to build spy satellites causes risks for space security.
EU agrees to cap tariff-free Ukraine farm imports
Beset by angry farmer protests, EU to implement ‘safeguards’ to prevent cheap imports flooding market.
Russia-Ukraine war updates: Russia condemns EU’s frozen assets plan
The Kremlin says EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell’s proposal to use frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine would undermine the foundations of international law.
Moldova expels Russian diplomat over polling stations in Transnistria
The unnamed diplomat is expelled in protest against the opening of six polling stations in the breakaway region.
Ukraine debates mobilising more men to fight Russia after two years of war
Russia seems ready to increase its attacking army after Vladimir Putin was re-elected, leaving Kyiv little choice but to do the same.
EU announces $8bn package for Egypt as part of deal to check migration
The agreement, which lifts the EU’s relationship with Egypt to a ‘strategic partnership’, has drawn criticism from rights groups.
‘Noon against Putin’ protests as Russian leader set to extend rule in polls
Thousands of Putin’s opponents stage a symbolic noon protest at polling stations on the last day of the election.
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