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European Leaders in Kyiv for Show of Solidarity Against Russia

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany, and Poland visited Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agreed to a ceasefire in the three-year war.

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France, Poland to Seal Alliance With Strategic Treaty

France and Poland on Friday will sign a new strategic cooperation treaty, with Polish leader Donald Tusk insisting that a mutual security pledge will be at the heart of the agreement.

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Russia, China Slam Trump’s Plan for ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield

Russia and China on Thursday slammed US President Donald Trump's plan for an Iron Dome-like missile defense system as "deeply destabilizing," saying it risked turning space into a "battlefield."

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Putin’s Order for Three-Day Truce With Ukraine Enters Force

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the Kremlin said would "test" Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce.

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Filming Russian Kills Lets Ukrainian Troops Earn Weapons From Military Tech Store

Ukrainian soldiers now have a chance to access new weapons if they capture Russian kills on camera, thanks to a new government initiative.

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Ukraine, Russia Trade Aerial Attacks Ahead of WWII Victory Parade

Russia and Ukraine traded a barrage of drone strikes overnight on Wednesday, in attacks that killed two in Kyiv and forced Moscow to shut major airports hours before a swathe of foreign leaders was to arrive.

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Major Ukraine Drone Attack Restricts Russia’s Airport Traffic

Russian airports restricted traffic after Ukraine launched more than 100 drones overnight, including in Moscow just days before its World War II victory parade, officials said Tuesday.

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Lithuania to Spend $1.2B to Fortify Russia, Belarus Border

Lithuania will spend $1.2 billion to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus, including to purchase anti-tank mines, the NATO member on the alliance's eastern flank said on Monday.

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Togo Nationals Captured With Russian Forces on Ukraine Front: Govt

Togo nationals have been "captured and detained" by Ukrainian armed forces after taking part "in military operations alongside Russian armed forces," Togolese authorities said.

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Russia Says Repels Four Drones Flying Towards Moscow

Russian authorities on Monday said defense forces had repelled four drones heading towards Moscow, days before foreign leaders are due to gather for a military parade on the capital's Red Square.

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