Russian bomber planes signal backing for Belarus as migrant crisis escalates
Russia took the rare step of dispatching two nuclear-capable strategic bombers to patrol Belarusian airspace on Wednesday in a show of support to close ally Belarus at a time when it is locked in a migrant standoff with the European Union.
'Europe is in danger': top diplomat proposes EU military doctrine
The European Union's foreign policy chief warned the bloc on Wednesday that it must agree an ambitious doctrine as the basis for joint military action abroad, including with a deployable crisis force.
French ministers to raise concerns with Russia on West Africa activities
France's foreign and armed forces ministers will stress their governments concern over the Kremlin's activities in West Africa when they meet their Russian counterparts in Paris on Friday.
Ukraine denies report of Russian troop buildup near its borders
Ukraine's defence ministry on Monday denied a media report of a Russian military buildup near its border, saying it had not observed an increase in forces or weaponry.
Russia says Ukraine trying to drag it into Donbass conflict
Russia's foreign minister accused Ukrainian leaders on Monday of trying to drag Moscow into the conflict in eastern Ukraine, following an escalation in fighting between government forces and rebels in the breakaway region.
Bauxite trains operated by Russian miner Rusal collide in Guinea, killing one
Two trains operated by Russian aluminium giant Rusal (OKSAI.MM) collided in Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday, killing at least one person and injuring several others, witnesses told Reuters.
Ukraine holds military drills with U.S. forces, NATO allies
Ukraine began joint military exercises with U.S. and other NATO troops on Monday, at a time when neighbouring Russia and Belarus have been holding large-scale drills that alarmed the West.
Russia election: Putin's party heads for victory amid vote fraud claims
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party looks set for another big win in the country's parliamentary elections, despite a drop in support.
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