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Putin has 'already started' World War III, Zelensky claims in BBC interview
Zelensky claimed that “Putin will not stop at Ukraine,” adding that “stopping Putin today and preventing him from occupying Ukraine is a victory for the whole world.”
Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT
EU imposes sanctions on eight individuals suspected of committing human rights violations in Russia
Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia
Police officer killed, 24 people injured after explosive devices were detonated in western Ukraine
It was also announced that Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, as said by Ukrainian military and local officials.
'There is a future': How Finland’s 850 Jews survive and thrive in the Diaspora
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite their small numbers, Finland's Jewish community has managed to thrive even as anti-Zionism rises.
Five European military powers plan drone defense program amid concerns of US commitment to NATO
They are meeting as European leaders work to boost defense capabilities amid increased European doubts about Washington's commitment to protect the continent through the NATO alliance.
European intelligence chiefs skeptical of Ukraine-Russia peace deal this year despite US assurance
The talks, the latest round of which took place in Geneva this week, are "negotiation theater," one European intelligence chief said.
Russia steps up campaign against Telegram with allegations against its founder
Telegram has responded, accusing Russian authorities of using false pretexts to cripple its operations and promote a new state-owned messenger called MAX.
A new nuclear era is taking shape and markets are repricing risk - opinion
As nuclear restraint collapses, a new arms race is erupting and it's reshaping global security and investment reality
Russia says it's seeing unprecedented escalation of tensions between US and Iran
Lavrov warns that any new US strike on Iran could have serious consequences, urging restraint and diplomacy amid rising tensions and ongoing talks to resolve the nuclear standoff.
Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' peace talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'
Two days of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended at a standstill. However, the delegations said they would meet again soon amidst mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump.
Wagner Group responsible for Kremlin-linked European sabotage attacks - Financial Times
Russia has expanded its campaign of sabotage across Europe since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, in an attempt to cause social unrest and weaken Western support for Kyiv.
Kremlin demands proof that it poisoned opposition leader Navalny with dart frog toxin
Russia's demands for proof come after five European countries said on Saturday that analyses of samples from Navalny's body had confirmed the presence of a lethal dart frog poison.
