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Putin open to Slovakia as mediator for Ukraine peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia is open to Slovakia hosting potential peace talks aimed at ending the war in…
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The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Ukraine’s Security Service, or SBU, has claimed responsibility for killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear,…
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Pope Francis discusses Ukraine with Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican on Wednesday and discussed with him the war in…
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Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending
Putin has signed off on a record defense budget for 2025 amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Defense spending will rise to 13.5 trillion rubles,…
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Russian lawyer handed 7-year prison term for speaking out against the Ukraine war on social media
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a prominent lawyer and sentenced him to seven years in prison for speaking…
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Imprisoned Kremlin critic stands a second trial for opposing Ukraine war
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Gorinov appeared in court on Wednesday for a second trial for opposing Russia's…
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Old photo misrepresented as coffins of 'British soldiers killed in Ukraine war'
Misinformation about Western countries' involvement in the war in Ukraine has continued to spread online almost three years after Putin's…
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Russia's invasion is showing the West war isn't just about having the best weapons — it's also about having more
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is teaching Western militaries a big lesson. The West has, for decades, focused on super high quality gear…
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Ukraine estimates environmental damage of 1,000 days of war at $71 bn
The war in Ukraine has left tens of thousands of people dead, destroyed homes and created millions of refugees, but it has also caused…
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Germany's Scholz urges Xi to use power to curb Ukraine war escalation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping for support in curbing an escalation in the war in Ukraine, during…
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Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit
Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet with President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit this week, with the government saying it wants "stable and…
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Putin critics lead a march in Berlin calling for democracy in Russia and an end to war in Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) — Prominent Russian opposition figures led a march of at least 1,000 people in central Berlin Sunday, criticizing Russian…