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Ukraine

Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?

Donald Trump reportedly told Germany to sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. But can Berlin increase its military support to Kyiv as Russia intensifies aerial attacks?

Russia

Russia expands recruitment, allowing foreigners to serve in army

To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.

Armenia

Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine claims

Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye.

World News

(Un)orthodox intelligence ops: How Russia is using its churches abroad

Sweden is reportedly probing a Russian Orthodox church in the town of Västerås over possible hybrid warfare techniques, a new investigation shows.

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Russia

Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide.

Russia

Russia's friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

Russia

Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk

Russian officials confirmed on Thursday that the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia's Kursk region.

Europe News

US to halt shipment of weapons pledged to Ukraine, White House says

The US is halting shipments of some promised air defence missiles and weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpile levels, officials said. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan jails Sputnik execs amid escalating tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan and Russia have engaged in a rare escalation of judicial measures against each other over the last days, as relations between the two countries reach a new low.

Europe News

Russia launched record 5,438 drones at Ukraine in June alone

Russia launched a record 5,438 drones against Ukraine in June, intensifying aerial strikes. Only two days in the past 18 months were attack-free.

Europe News

Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report claiming Gaza human rights breaches

In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that “Israel is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West."

Iran

Can Iran attack the US now and how (and where) can it do it?

U.S. troops across the Middle East are on high alert as Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation following recent escalations.

Belarus

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners in surprise decision

The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy Keith Kellogg in a move to ease tensions with the West.

Israel

Israel offers historic 'bigger picture of hope' and firm EU relations

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran.

Switzerland

Iran's UN ambassador: Europe partly to blame for Iran-Israel conflict

In an interview with Euronews, Ali Bahreini said the diplomacy does still have a chance if Israel stops its strikes but also warned that Iran would target the United States if it chooses to come into the conflict.

Europe News

Iran is also a threat to Europe, Israel's EU and NATO ambassador says

In an interview with Euronews, Haim Regev said Israel started the conflict with Iran as it didn't have any other choice and warned that the threat from Tehran's nuclear ambitions could spread beyond the Middle East.

Europe News

Ukraine’s parliament passes dual citizenship bill to motivate returns

The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force,

Belarus

Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenka 'cannot be trusted' in US envoy visit

US envoy Keith Kellogg is reportedly due to travel to Minsk to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine with Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka.

USA

Massive military jet shuffle signals possible groundwork for US action

US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.

World News

IDF military campaign may last for weeks, former Israeli official says

Speaking to Euronews, Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, said, "We are likely to be looking at several weeks at least of Israeli military action because the Iranian regime's nuclear program is massive."

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