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Macron warns of prolonged Ukraine war, urges stronger European defense strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned on Jan. 20 that Russia’s war against Ukraine is far from over, as Donald Trump, who vowed to quickly end the conflict, assumed office again. "Let us not delude ourselves," Macron said earlier during his New Year’s address to the French armed forces, according to AFP. "This conflict will not […]

Ukraine

January 20, 2025

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World 'merely watching' as North Korea threat grows, Zelensky warns

The international community is "merely watching" as the threat of North Korean military aggression grows, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post on Nov. 1. Zelensky said that if Ukraine had permission to use Western long-range weapons on Russian territory, it could preemptively target "every camp" in Russia where North Korean troops are […]

Ukraine

November 1, 2024

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UK may deploy forces to Ukraine if future US aid declines, former UK PM Boris Johnson warns

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the U.K. may need to send troops to Ukraine if U.S. support or military funding is reduced, GB News reported on Nov. 12. Johnson emphasized the importance of British support for Ukraine, noting that "otherwise, our collective security will be really degraded by a resurgent Russia." He […]

Ukraine

November 12, 2024

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NGO warns that lack of funding threatens critical medical evacuation work in Ukraine

The international humanitarian organization MOAS's front-line medical evacuation operation is "on the verge of extinction" due to a lack of funding, the group said on Nov. 27, appealing to the international community to support their work. MOAS's team of all-Ukrainian medics has been evacuating and keeping alive critically injured troops during the three years of […]

Ukraine

November 27, 2024

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NATO chief warns alliance 'unprepared' for Russian threats, calls for increased defense spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Dec. 12 that the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years, urging a shift to a wartime mindset with significantly higher defense spending. Rutte highlighted that NATO members spent more than 3% of GDP on defense during the Cold […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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Sinking of two Russian oil tankers may cause 'significant environmental impacts,' Greenpeace warns

The sinking of two Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait on Dec. 15 may cause "significant" environmental damage, Greenpeace Ukraine warned. The two tankers, which reportedly sank due to severe weather conditions, were carrying approximately 4,000 tons of fuel oil on board each. "Any oil or petrochemical spill in these waters has the potential to […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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Fico criticizes Zelensky over refusal to extend Russian gas transit, warns of crisis

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned of a looming gas crisis on Dec. 20 as Ukraine maintained its refusal to extend the transit agreement for Russian gas, set to expire on Dec. 31, Reuters reported. President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed the refusal during a press conference on Dec. 19, saying that Kyiv would not enable Moscow […]

Ukraine

December 20, 2024

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North Korea warns NATO of 'tragic consequences' after Russia ties criticism

North Korea rejected NATO's criticism of its cooperation with Russia and threatened the alliance with "tragic consequences," the country's Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 6. NATO accused North Korea and Iran of "fueling" the war against Ukraine by giving missiles, shells, and drones to Russia in a statement issued last week. "NATO in its recent […]

Ukraine

October 7, 2024

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Russia's threat to Europe 'much wider than we imagine,' Italian PM warns

Russia’s threat to Europe extends beyond defense to illegal immigration and cybersecurity, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Dec. 22 during an international meeting in Finland. "It's about our democracy, it's about influencing our public opinion, it's about what happens in Africa, it's about raw materials, it's about the instrumentalization of migration. We need […]

Ukraine

December 23, 2024

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Zelensky warns of 'increasing alliance' between Russia, North Korea

Russia's deepening alliance with North Korea necessitates a strong response from Ukraine and its international partners, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Oct. 13. The president's remarks follow reports that North Korea is likely to deploy regular troops to Ukraine to aid Russia at the front. "We see an increasing alliance between […]

Ukraine

October 13, 2024

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German FM warns of Russian 'shadow fleet' amid undersea cable incidents, calls for sanctions

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has raised concerns about Russia’s so-called "shadow fleet" following recent damage to undersea cables across Europe. "Almost every month, ships are currently damaging important undersea cables in the Baltic Sea," Baerbock told Germany’s Funke media group on Dec. 28. She described suspicious activities by ship crews, including dropping anchors and […]

Ukraine

December 28, 2024

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Russia may resume strikes on Ukraine's energy sector in autumn, winter, official warns

Ukraine is preparing for mass Russian attacks against energy infrastructure during autumn and winter months, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Lytvynenko said on Oct. 15, Interfax Ukraine reported. "With the start of the 'heating season,' we can expect massive Russian strikes on the energy sector," Lytvynenko said. The "heating season" refers to the […]

Ukraine

October 15, 2024

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