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Ukraine: Kyiv bridges shut after fatal Russian drone assault
The latest Russian attacks killed at least one person and severely disrupted traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Several bridges over the Dnipro River connect western and eastern Kyiv.
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Live: Kyiv in ‘very dramatic situation’ as Russia steps up bombing, mayor says
Kyiv is in a “very dramatic situation”, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday, as Russia pummelled key infrastructure across the capital. Russian drones hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge for a fourth time in 24 hours, forcing authorities to close traffic on it. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
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Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
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Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault
Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.
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Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts
Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and triggering emergency power cuts in Kyiv and nearby regions. The strikes came as officials warned of a difficult winter amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power and heating infrastructure.
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Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.
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Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding
A Russian attack drone crashed into a children’s playground in Kyiv, Ukraine without exploding.
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Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 presidential race
Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, according to a report published this week by disinformation specialist, NewsGuard. Out of the 15 most imitated news outlets, eight are French – including FRANCE 24.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid
City officials say three killed in Ukraine's capital, as emergency services say child killed in the surrounding region.
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Denys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.
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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
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Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.
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Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents
He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.
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Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
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'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
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'Putin's goal is to prolong his power in Russia': Journalist Roman Badanin
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Russian classroom propaganda glorifies dying for your country, students say
The Russian government has stepped up its efforts to spread patriotic propaganda in schools. DW spoke to students about textbooks that portray the West as hostile and promote sacrifice for the nation.
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Ukrainian arms producers warn competitive edge eroding due to stringent export licence rules
Russian drones struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in the historic heart of Kyiv on Monday, in the latest deadly daytime attack on the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky has long been pleading with Ukraine’s allies for more military aid to fend off Russia. But Ukrainian weapons producers say the country could be bringing in significant revenue of its own, if only they were allowed to export their products. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv.