The Times reports that, external ministers are considering changes to “soften” planned cuts to the welfare system, after criticism from their own backbench MPs.
A government source is quoted as saying that “tweaks” are being sought. The paper…
Category: 1. Ukraine
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Ukraine’s drones destroy Russian military train in Zaporizhzhia region
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (HUR) has released footage of a combat operation in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, where drone operators destroyed a Russian military train.
As Ukrinform reports, the…
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Monday Briefing: Russia Bombards Ukraine
Russia launched one of its largest bombardments yet
Russia unleashed one of its largest drone and missile barrages of the war on Ukraine over the weekend, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens across the country. Ukrainian officials said…
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Ukraine calls on partners to ramp up pressure on Russia, provide additional air defense capabilities – MFA
Amid ongoing large-scale missile attacks, Ukraine is calling on its partners to intensify pressure on Russia and provide additional air defense capabilities, including Patriot, IRIS-T, NASAMS, and other systems, as well as ammunition.
This is said in a statement by…
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Zelensky announces new NSDC sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has commented on the sanctions imposed on May 25 and announced new sanction measures by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
According to Ukrinform, Zelensky said this in a post on Facebook.
“Today, several sanctions…
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Russian drones hit Kostiantynivka twice today
On May 25, Russian forces launched three attacks on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, including two strikes by aircraft-type UAVs, causing damage.
According to Ukrinform, the head of the Kostiantynivka City Military Administration, Serhiy Horbunov, reported the attacks…
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Invaders drop explosives from drone in Kherson, wounding civilian
A Kherson resident sustained serious injuries following a Russian drone attack.
According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported the attack on Telegram.
“Russian forces targeted a civilian in Kherson using a drone. A 42-year-old man was…
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Ukraine war latest: Europe accused of ‘sabotaging’ Trump’s peace efforts – as Lavrov looks to capitalise on Merz error | World News
Analysis: Words matter – Merz’s gave Lavrov an open goal to distract from Russian barrage
By Ivor Bennett, Moscow correspondent
Russia rarely…
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Ukraine war latest: Germany to finance Ukrainian-made long-range missiles, Merz announces on Zelenskyy visit | World News
By Siobhan Robbins, Europe correspondent
“Taurus” – that’s the word on the lips of journalists in Berlin today.
The Ukrainian president is meeting the German chancellor amid swirling speculation about whether…
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Injury toll from Russian attack on Kyiv region rises to 34
The number of injured from a Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region overnight on May 25 has risen to 34, with 115 private homes damaged.
Kyiv Regional Military Administration Head Mykola Kalashnyk reported the updated figures on Facebook, according to…
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