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The Minerals Deal: A Critical Step in Ukraine’s Path Towards Independence

In his infamous 2021 essay, “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians”, published just 7 months before the full-scale invasion, President Putin insisted that the “true sovereignty of Ukraine is possible only in partnership with Russia.” While not only…

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May 14, 2025
It’s soooooo fine: Finlandia Vodka and the martini revival

The martini, once a symbol of old-school sophistication, is undergoing a spirited revival across generations. While mature drinkers are returning to the martini for its nostalgic appeal, Gen Z are drawn to its versatility, emboldening classic recipes with playful twists.

From gummy bear…

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May 14, 2025
EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case

The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, finding that the EU executive failed to plausibly explain why it does not possess the texts.

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May 14, 2025
Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Belgorod Region Injure At Least 16, Governor Says

A series of Ukrainian drone attacks on the Belgorod region over the past day injured at least 16 people, regional authorities said early Wednesday.

Among the injured were a doctor and a paramedic,…

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May 14, 2025
Ukrainian bride weds in camouflage as war disrupts traditions

Gathered in a wedding hall in the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, near the front line, Anna and Pavlo Chornobai exchanged rings to the applause of a dozen of the groom’s fellow soldiers.

The bride…

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May 14, 2025
EU Commission wrong to block access to von der Leyen’s secret texts – POLITICO

BRUSSELS ― The European Commission was wrong to refuse the release of Ursula von der Leyen’s text messages with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, an EU court has found.

Reporters had asked to see the secret messages between the Commission…

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May 14, 2025
Deadly drone strike hits civilian truck in Sumy

This morning, Russian forces hit a truck with a drone in Sumy community, killing one person and injuring two others.

This was reported on Telegram by the acting Mayor of Sumy, Artem Kobzar, according to Ukrinform.

“️This morning, our community suffered another…

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May 14, 2025
It’s Not Enough for France to Be Right About Strategic Autonomy

“I have come to talk to you about Europe. ‘Again,’ some might exclaim.” These were the words with which French President Emmanuel Macron, just a few months after taking office, opened his famous Sorbonne speech in September 2017. He…

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May 14, 2025
Zelenskyy prepares to travel to Turkey but no confirmation if Putin will attend talks – Russia-Ukraine war live | Ukraine

Unclear if Putin will accept invitation for face-to-face talks as Zelenskyy prepares to travel to Turkey

Russian president Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct peace talks on Thursday with Ukraine in Istanbul, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

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May 14, 2025
Russian drone attacks hit multiple Ukrainian oblasts overnight

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M/KN-23 missile and 145 Shahed-type attack drones as well as various types of decoy drones on the evening of 13 May and early morning of 14 May, according to the Ukrainian Air Force Command.

Russian military regularly attacks Ukrainian…

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May 14, 2025