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Poland boosts air defence after ‘Russian provocations’ amid Ukraine war
Alleged incursions put NATO nations on alert as Ukraine launches strikes on Russia during parliamentary voting.
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'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius
In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security.
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'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW interview with Lithuania's prime minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius
In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discusses threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security.
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US seeking to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, latest Russian attacks kill at least five people in Ukraine's capital Kyiv.
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Ukraine: Deadly Russian drone strike hits central Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit central Kyiv before 8am on 25 September, killing a 14-year-old and leaving rescue workers clearing rubble from damaged buildings. Residents said there was little time to react to the air raid sirens, as Russia's increasingly deadly drone attacks also struck logistics facilities and postal infrastructure elsewhere in the city. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg has the details from Kyiv.
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NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear.
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Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
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Multiple regions in Russia come under Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.
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Russia ‘truly’ appreciates U.S. invite to G20 summit — but hasn't decided if Putin will go
European leaders have sharply criticized the move.
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Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects calls to increase defense spending
The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia.
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Russia attacks Ukraine while Zelenskyy speaks at UNGA
Russia attacks Ukraine while Zelenskyy speaks at UNGA
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Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy
US and Russia engage in urgent talks to reduce war's impact on global energy during UN General Assembly.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
The president criticised North Korea for using citizens like 'currency' to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Russia slams Kyiv with ballistic missiles as Ukrainians brace for harsh winter
Russia on Thursday hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, while a strike on a farm in the Kharkiv region killed six, according to Ukrainian officials. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.
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Sikorski: Russia doesn’t have the forces to invade NATO
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski says Russia ‘doesn’t have the force to invade NATO.
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REPLAY: Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses the UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world’s leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia’s revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the UN General Assembly that “Russia’s revenues must remain a target”. Watch his full speech above.
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Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.
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Zelenskyy set to address UN as Russia strikes Kyiv
Russia hammered Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with drones in daylight attacks on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 23, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Trump has expressed frustration over the lack of progress in talks aimed at ending the war and the continued escalation of aerial attacks by both sides. Emerald Maxwell reports.
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US says wants Ukraine, Russia to end strikes on energy sites
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to Russia’s war and Kyiv seeks to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details.