Russia and Ukraine engaged in large-scale dueling air assaults overnight Saturday, launching hundreds of drones in hourslong raids. The attacks came as both sides were carrying out the war’s largest prisoner exchange — a stark reminder that…
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PM Shmyhal calls for total isolation of Russia
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized that the international community must act decisively by increasing aid to Ukraine, stepping up sanctions pressure, and isolating Russia at all levels.
As reported by Ukrinform, Shmyhal made the statement via
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No knockout blows in Poland presidential debate – POLITICO
At stake is not just who gets to be president, but whether Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Trzaskowski’s party boss, can get his agenda off the ground after nearly two years of obstructionism by President Andrzej Duda, a PiS ally. For PiS, the outcome will determine whether the defeat the party…
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Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s factory supplying batteries for bombs and missiles second night in a row
On the night of 24 May, Ukrainian drones struck Russian chemical plants producing military supplies.
These facilities are critical components of Russia’s military-industrial complex, producing explosives, rocket propellants, and components for missiles and artillery ammunition. Ukrainian…Continue Reading
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Kyiv Awaits Day 2 Of Mass Prisoner Swap Amid Smoking Rubble After Huge Russian Attack
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion had been described by some as a sign of hope, but joyful scenes of men returning from captivity have been followed by a massive Russian attack on Kyiv.
Video by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service…
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Deep discoveries, landmark lawsuits and rising renewables : Positive environmental stories from 2025
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.
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‘Seventh heaven’: Tears and laughter as Ukrainian POWs return | World News
Waxy and emaciated, Konstantin Steblev spoke to his mother for the first time in three years after being released as part of the biggest ever prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.“Hello mum, how are you?,” the 31-year-old soldier said,…
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Ethnic Hungarian, Moldovan voters saved Romania’s democracy – DW – 05/24/2025
Last week, just before midnight on Sunday, an important piece of news spread quickly around the world: The hard-right candidate George Simion has been defeated, democracy in Romania is safe, and the liberal, pro-European mayor of Bucharest,
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‘I’m not looking for a deal’: Trump revives global trade war
President Donald Trump’s moves Friday to reignite his global trade war laid bare the administration’s bubbling frustration with resistance from both corporations and foreign countries unwilling to rapidly bow to U.S. demands.
After weeks of touting post-Liberation Day efforts to calm…
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