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EU sanctions cost Russia € 400 billion, says French foreign minister

EU sanctions strip Russia of €400 billion, equivalent to three years of war funding, as Brussels targets cyber attackers and extends restrictions to Georgian officials amid democracy concerns.

byOlena Mukhina

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FT: Luxury brands flow into Russia through shadow markets despite EU sanctions

A thriving network of personal shoppers and cross-border resellers continues supplying Russian elites with Western luxury goods.

byOlena Mukhina

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EU bank funds € 86 million anti-drone shield for Ukraine’s power grid amid Russian attacks

Ukrenergo accelerates construction of protective structures at critical power substation.

byOlena Mukhina

A serviceman of the German Army, or Bundeswehr. Illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Reuters: Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in face of Russian threat

The move reflects broader changes in German politics, where decades of military restraint have given way to more assertive defense policies, though domestic budget challenges and political instability could complicate these plans.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Some 4.2 million Ukrainians hold temporary protection status in EU, Eurostat reports

Eurostat data reveals Ukrainian women and children constitute nearly 77% of EU temporary protection beneficiaries.

byMaria Tril

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Biden: About 80,000 US troops deployed in Europe to deter Russian aggression

President Biden has informed Congress that 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed across NATO countries in Europe as part of ongoing deterrence efforts against Russian aggression.

byMaria Tril

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Europe will act only when Russia causes disaster, Chatham House fellow

Nothing has been able to convince Europe to step up, leaving Putin in precisely the position that he wants to be, which is with large parts of Europe helpless before him, says Keir Giles.

byLesia Dubenko

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Baltic States, UK, and Denmark commit billions to support Ukraine’s forces in 2025

Meanwhile, Kyiv anticipates a second tranche of EU's €1.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine, focused on critical defense equipment like ammunition and air defense systems.

byOlena Mukhina

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European allies plan to arm Ukraine using “Danish model” amid Kyiv’s defense funding shortages

Kyiv is working with European allies to produce drones and long-range missiles locally, strengthening its defense sector.

byOlena Mukhina

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Top NATO official urges leaders to get ready for “wartime scenario” after Russia threatened retaliation for Ukraine’s strikes at its territory

NATO’s Rob Bauer calls on industries to adjust production lines for operating under wartime conditions.

byOlena Mukhina

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Poland says Europe’s largest countries ready to aid Ukraine if US suspends its support for Kyiv

An emergency summit of representatives from Europe’s largest nations took place today in Warsaw.

byOlena Mukhina

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Estonia urges European allies to boost Ukraine support amid US uncertainty

European leaders must increase defense spending to maintain credibility with potential future US president Donald Trump, Estonia's prime minister told Bloomberg in Budapest.

byMaria Tril

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Sikorski: Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has called for immediate European action on defense spending and migration policy as US election results emerge.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine to rely on European support if US aid declines after November elections, says Zelenskyy

Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Zelensky expressed confidence in Europe’s role as a key supporter of Ukraine, underscoring the continent’s economic and military advantage over Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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Bloomberg: Europe still paying Russia billions for gas despite Ukraine war

European imports of Russian natural gas have begun to rise again, reaching 20% of total imports this year after dropping to 15% in 2023, signaling a potential reversal in efforts to reduce dependency.

byMaria Tril

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EU energy ministers weigh options for Russian gas transit as Ukraine transit deal expires

Azerbaijan could play a pivotal role in maintaining gas flows to Europe as the EU seeks alternatives to Russian supplies through Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

A Ukrainian soldier loads a mortar shell under the supervision of a French army instructor (L) during a military training with French servicemen, in a military training compound at an undisclosed location in Poland

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Borrell: EU mission to train Ukrainian military to be extended for two years

The EU Training Mission for Ukrainian military is operating primarily in Poland and Germany.

byMaria Tril

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Belgium strengthens security measures due to possible sabotage and espionage

Recent incidents, including cyberattacks and sabotage attempts linked to pro-Russian actors, highlight the increasing complexity of security challenges facing Europe.

byBenjamin Looijen

High levels of the Oder (Odra) river are seen in the village of Chalupki on September 15, 2024 in southern Poland on the border with the Czech Republic. Illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods

Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.

byBenjamin Looijen

Under the direction and control of the Russian Presidential administration, and in particular Sergei Kiriyenko, Russia has conducted the Doppelganger campaign since 2022. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Russia conducts large-scale psychological warfare in Europe, FBI dossier reveals

The FBI-obtained documents reveal Russia's extensive disinformation campaign aimed at winning over Europeans' hearts and minds, which entails manipulating UK, Italian, French and German officials, influencers and journalists.

byBenjamin Looijen