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Category: 3. Europe
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Russian aircraft cross into Lithuanian airspace as Brussels debates defense – POLITICO
The planes — which were likely conducting mid-air refueling training — penetrated about 700 meters into Lithuanian territory near the south-western town Kybartai and remained there for roughly 18 seconds before turning back.
In response, two Spanish Air Force jets deployed under…
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EU sanctions Russian university rector for offering degree in … how to bust sanctions – POLITICO
But the degree program is not the only reason for listing the rector, Nikita Anisimov. Already in 2023 — a year into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — Anisimov announced his university would fund the education of Russian soldiers partaking in the war, the EU’s legal documents…
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Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks
Steve RosenbergBBC Russia Editor
Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via Reuters and ReutersOne week ago I had the distinct feeling it was Groundhog Day, or as the Russians call it, Dyen Surka.
Amid US threats to pressure Moscow – by supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine – Vladimir Putin and President…
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Cyprus: could Europe’s last divided nation finally be unified, and what would it mean for travellers?
“Do you need a miracle?”
That question is posed in giant letters on the wall of the…
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Pope Leo and King Charles make history by praying side by side
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent
‘A hugely symbolic moment’: Watch Pope and King Charles pray together King Charles and Pope Leo made history in the Sistine Chapel by praying side by side – a first for the leaders of the Church of England and Catholic Church.
Under the scrutinising eyes of…
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Qatar and US warn EU law could threaten energy security as GECF ministers meet
Both countries called on the EU to either repeal the law entirely or remove its most economically damaging provisions, specifically citing articles on extraterritorial application and transition plans.
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Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash
Ukraine’s president has urged the European Union to back a plan to release billions of euros in frozen Russian cash to help fund the country’s defence.
As EU leaders met in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped they would make a “positive decision” about using €140bn (£122bn) in Russian…
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US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao, known as “CZ,” stepped down as head of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023.
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German soldier shot by police during training exercise – POLITICO
The shooting happened during “Marshal Power,” a large-scale defense exercise involving several hundred soldiers across 12 Bavarian districts. The Bundeswehr said the drill was meant to test coordination between soldiers, police, firefighters and rescue services in a mock national defense…
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