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Ukraine advances EU membership bid with 4 of 6 integration to-do lists unlocked
The move was made possible the day after Ukraine's parliament passed a law bolstering the rights of the country's Hungarian-speaking minority — a demand that Hungary had said must be fulfilled before it would allow further progress.
How the Russian army is learning from Ukraine and NATO
The Russian army entered its full-scale war against Ukraine with a reputation as one of the strongest in the world, but the first weeks of the invasion showed that this assessment was wrong. The reasons were sought in logistics, equipment, training, and motivation, but most of the failures stemmed from an inability to make sound decisions on the battlefield. The Russian army found itself in a war in which commanders had to operate in situations where orders from above were either absent or no l
Massive fire at industrial plant in Russia's Rostov Oblast spreads to 9,000 square meters
The Aksaykardandetal plant manufactures drive shafts and metal components for agricultural and specialized machinery, and has metalworking capabilities which could potentially be used to manufacture military equipment components.
Luxembourg's excuse for de-listing Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman fails to convince
Luxembourg's move to delist Mikhail Fridman has "set a dangerous precedent," as other Russian oligarchs may push to get the same treatment, lawmaker Franz Fayot told the Kyiv Independent.
Russia responsible for Starlink sabotage, says Poland
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that German Police had arrested two suspects on behalf of Polish services and called the attack “another act of hybrid warfare” in a post on X.
Less than half of EU citizens support Ukraine's quick accession, poll shows
Support for Ukraine's EU accession varied across the bloc, reaching 69% in Sweden, the highest share among the countries surveyed. Romania recorded the lowest level of support, at 40%.
About F-16
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin and operated by over 25 air forces worldwide since its introduction in 1978. Ukraine began receiving F-16s from European partners in summer 2024 after prolonged diplomatic efforts to secure Western fighter jets capable of countering Russian air superiority. Ukrainian pilots completed training programs in Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United States.
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"These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," media reports Burnham saying.
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