Alya Shandra

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Ukraine makes “excellent progress” toward EU, Von der Leyen says in surprise visit to Kyiv

Ukraine has completed over 90% of requirements for accession talks to open this year, the EU Commissioner said, announcing an upcoming round of EU sanctions against Russia

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Ukraine starts probe into Russian Patriarch Kirill over blessing Ukraine war

The Orthodox leader has repeatedly appeared on Russian state TV channels, backing the Kremlin's invasion and urging believers to unite in the war against Ukraine

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Estonia spy chief: next weeks to see intense fighting near Avdiivka and Kupiansk

Russia will aim to capture Avdiivka by the end of the year to score a propaganda victory like with Bakhmut, Colonel Ants Kiviselg said

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Ukraine receives eight Swedish Archer howitzers

Another four are on the way. Archers have a 50 km range with pinpoint accuracy

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Moldova spy chief: Russia paid fugitive tycoon $ 55.5 mn to overthrow government

A criminal group led by fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor had spent $5mn in the past month to bribe voters and fund the Șansă party, Moldova says

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UK Intelligence: Russia switched to meat grinder assaults at Avdiivka after losing 200 armored vehicles

Russia's switch to its trusted tactic of expending lives for meters was likely prompted by Ukraine's effective use of anti-armor weapons, mines, drones, and artillery

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ISW: Russia builds forces for “third massive assault” on Avdiivka

Russian forces secured new ground north of the fiercely contested city of Avdiivka despite Ukrainian counterattacks, an ISW assessment reports, as an imminent major assault looms.

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NBC: West begins “delicate” discussions with Ukraine about Russia peace deal

Worried about waning public support for funding Kyiv, US and EU officials have talked to Ukraine about possible negotiations to end the war with Russia, NBC reports

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Sanctions lawyer: Dutch firms get slap on wrist for Crimea bridge work

Companies that helped build bridge that enabled Russia's full-blown war get minor fines. Moreover, Ukraine is not the beneficiary.

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Parliamentarians of 69 countries commit to step up pressure on Russia over Crimea

Lawmakers from all continents vowed to keep up military aid and sanctions pressure until Russia withdraws forces from all occupied Ukrainian regions.

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Russia now adds guided air bombs to deadly missile & drone attack mix

In the first such registered case of a "new level of complexity aimed at overwhelming air defense," Russia launched air bombs simultaneously with its usual mix

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Poll: Support for Ukraine worldwide at “impressive” 70%

Support was highest in Portugal, at 86%. Out of the 30 countries polled, Mexico had lowest support, at 46%

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Babel: Russian judo athletes to compete in “neutral” status despite military ties

15 Russian judo athletes with army connections are seeking to skirt IOC guidance and compete at November's European Championships, investigation says

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Over 50 countries to attend Ukraine Peace Formula summit in Malta

This is up from 40 countries at Ukraine's first Peace Formula summit in Jeddah, where China took part. Now, Turkey's participation has been confirmed