Ukraine

Putin Proposes Direct Ukraine Talks but Quiet on 30-Day Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations in the coming days to end the conflict in Ukraine but did not address a 30-day ceasefire proposal drawn up hours earlier by European allies of Kyiv, reportedly with US backing.

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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 to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Howitzer Upkeep

France will tap income from frozen Russian assets to help maintain some 60 French-made Caesar howitzers delivered to Ukraine, France's foreign minister said on Friday.

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EU Allocates $1B Under European Defence Fund to Boost Industry

The EU allocated $1.02 billion under the 2024 European Defence Fund to bolster Europe’s defense industry and selected successful proposals.

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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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Ukraine Detains Two Alleged Hungarian Spies

Ukraine's SBU security service said Friday it had detained two alleged Hungarian spies it accused of gathering intelligence, including the location of air defense systems, in the western Zakarpattia region bordering Hungary.

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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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Latvian Startup Launches ‘BLAZE’ AI-Powered Counter-Drone System

Origin Robotics has introduced “BLAZE,” an autonomous, AI-driven counter-drone system targeting and neutralizing fast-moving aerial threats.

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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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