Ukraine

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Ukraine's Rising Stakes: Putin's Warning, Euro 2024 Victory, and EU Talks

EU membership talks - Euro 2024 - Moldova - Nigel Farage - Pentagon - Putin - Russia attacks on Ukraine - Russian invasion of Ukraine - South Korea - Ukraine - Ukraine energy infrastructure - US weapons support

From Putin's caution to South Korea to Euro 2024 triumphs and EU membership talks, Ukraine is at the center of global attention!

In the midst of escalating tensions, Russian President Putin issued a stern warning to South Korea, advising against arming Ukraine. The stakes were high as Ukraine clinched a dramatic victory in Euro 2024, with Roman Yaremchuk sealing the win against Slovakia. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian army reported intense battles on the front lines, highlighting the severity of the situation. As South Korea considers providing military support to Ukraine, the implications of Putin's dialogue with North Korea further add to the uncertainty. On a brighter note, Ukraine and Moldova are set to commence EU membership talks, a significant milestone hailed by President Zelenskyy. Looking forward, discussions on sustainable development post-conflict are underway, emphasizing the need for reconstruction plans. The EU's approval of membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova marks a historic moment for both nations, opening new doors to the future.

In a surprising move, the Pentagon announced that Ukraine has the authority to utilize US-supplied weapons in striking Russian forces, extending the battlefield beyond the border. This strategic shift could reshape the dynamics of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine's resilience and determination in Euro 2024 were praised by coach Sergiy Rebrov, reflecting the unwavering spirit of the country amidst challenges.

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Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine (BBC News)

The Russian president said it would be a "big mistake" if Seoul sent lethal weapons to Kyiv.

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Yaremchuk completes comeback for Ukraine in victory against ... (The Guardian)

Roman Yaremchuk came off the bench to complete Ukraine's comeback with the winner in their 2-1 victory against Slovakia in Group E at Euro 2024.

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Ukrainian army unit says situation on frontline becoming 'extremely ... (BBC News)

Units fighting Chasiv Yar say Russia is launching "mass frontal attacks" on the key strategic town.

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South Korea to consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Putin-Kim ... (Financial Times)

Tensions rise on Korean peninsula after Russian president raises giving Pyongyang high-precision weapons.

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Ukraine and Moldova to start EU membership talks on Tuesday (POLITICO.eu)

I am grateful to everyone on our team who worked hard to make this historic step a reality,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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From the lab to Ukraine's front line – Physics World (physicsworld.com)

From the lab to Ukraine's front line · Why did you set up Casus Pax? · Did you have any links with Ukraine? · What kind of support did you have to set up Casus ...

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Looking Ahead from Lviv: Sustainable Development in a Post ... (Just Security)

Consistent with principles of sustainable development, it is time to begin developing plans for the post-conflict reconstruction of Ukraine.

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EU countries agree to begin membership talks with Moldova and ... (FRANCE 24)

EU countries on Friday formally approved launching accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week, a landmark event for the two countries at the start ...

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Pentagon says Ukraine can US weapons anywhere across the ... (EURACTIV)

Ukraine can use US-supplied weapons to hit Russian forces that are firing on Ukrainian troops anywhere across the border into Russia and not just in Russian ...

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Euro 2024: Ukraine showing 'spirit' of country - coach - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Ukraine manager Sergiy Rebrov said his players "showed the spirit" of the country after they defeated Slovakia 2-1 in Dusseldorf on Friday.

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Nigel Farage claims Russia was provoked into Ukraine war (The Guardian)

Farage, who has long been accused of being a Putin apologist, tells BBC Moscow was given excuse by EU and Nato eastern expansion.

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Farage says West 'provoked' Russia's invasion of Ukraine with EU ... (Sky News)

The Reform UK leader said that he "disliked" the Russian president - but had admired his abilities as a statesman.

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West 'provoked' Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Nigel Farage claims (The Independent)

Nigel Farage has claimed the West “provoked” Russia into its deadly invasion of Ukraine two years ago.

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West provoked Ukraine war, Nigel Farage says (BBC News)

The Reform UK leader told the BBC that "of course" the war was President Vladimir Putin's fault.

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The West provoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, claims Reform ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Reform leader says the 'ever-eastward expansion of Nato and the EU' gave Vladimir Putin a reason to justify war.

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Nigel Farage claims West 'provoked' Ukraine invasion but Putin at fault (Evening Standard)

The Reform UK leader was appearing on a BBC Panorama special programme on Friday evening.

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Nigel Farage claims the West 'provoked' Russia invasion of Ukraine (Daily Mail)

Nigel Farage made the extraordinary claim that NATO and the EU 'provoked' Vladimir Putin in an interview for the BBC 's Panorama election specials.

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Nigel Farage tells BBC that West provoked Ukraine war, in ... (BBC News)

Watch as the Reform UK leader faces Nick Robinson as part of BBC Panorama's election leaders' interviews.

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Ukraine to begin negotiations to join European Union (Voice of America)

FILE - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, speaks during a press conference with European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, ...

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EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with ... (The Independent)

Belgium, which currently holds the presidency of the EU, said member states have agreed that talks will start June 25 in Luxembourg. Ukraine applied to join ...

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy hails 'historic step' as EU set to open ... (The Guardian)

President says Ukrainians 'realising their European dream' as bloc approves negotiations next week; two killed in Russian strike as Ukraine attacks Russian ...

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West provoked Ukraine war, Nigel Farage says (BBC News)

The Reform UK leader told the BBC that "of course" the war was President Vladimir Putin's fault.

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Nigel Farage: We provoked war in Ukraine (BBC News)

Speaking to BBC Panorama's Nick Robinson, the Reform UK leader said he'd been warning about conflict with Russia since 2014. You can watch all of the Panorama ...

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Russia launches 'massive' overnight attack on Ukraine power grid (BBC News)

Air defence systems shot down 12 of 16 missiles and all 13 drones launched by Russia at several regions through the night, the Ukrainian air force said. Two ...

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Russia's shifting tactics put unprecedented pressure on Ukraine's ... (CNN)

Kateryna Serzhan and her daughter in Kyiv. Kateryna has to schedule bath times around the blackouts. Daria Tarasova/CNN. Kyiv CNN —.

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Russia launches 'massive' overnight attack on Ukraine power ... (FRANCE 24)

Ukraine on Saturday said Russia had launched a "massive" overnight attack on energy infrastructure in the country's west and south.

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Russia launches 'massive' overnight attack on Ukraine power grid (BBC News)

It is the eighth time Russia has launched an attack on energy infrastructure facilities in the past three months, Ukraine's energy ministry said. Air defence ...

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Farage criticised for suggesting the West provoked Ukraine invasion (Evening Standard)

Nigel Farage has faced a backlash for suggesting the West provoked Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The Reform UK leader said Mr Putin ...

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Farage 'completely wrong' and appeasing Putin with Ukraine claims ... (Evening Standard)

The Prime Minister likened the Reform UK leader's suggestion the West provoked the invasion of Ukraine to appeasement.

Russia fires 'massive' attack on Ukraine's power infrastructure (TRT World)

Targeted missile and drone strikes have crippled Ukraine's electricity generation capacity and forced Kiev to impose blackouts and import supplies from the ...

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Russia unleashes 'massive attack' on Ukraine energy facilities (POLITICO.eu)

Moscow has switched tactics from targeting electricity substations to trying to flatten entire power stations.

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Serbia turns blind eye to its ammunition ending up in Ukraine (Financial Times)

Moscow-friendly Belgrade exported about €800mn of shells to western allies since 2022.

Russia launches a new barrage of missiles on Ukrainian energy ... (The Washington Post)

Russia has launched a new barrage of missiles and drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, damaging energy facilities in the country's southeast and west ...

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Russia launches new 'massive' attack on Ukraine power network (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Russia launched 16 cruise missiles from land, sea and air as well as 13 attack drones, aiming at energy infrastructure in several regions, Ukraine's military ...

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Ukraine-Russia war live: Russia unleashes Shahed drone attack on ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday morning.

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Sunak and Starmer condemn Farage for saying west provoked ... (The Guardian)

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have condemned Nigel Farage for his claim the west provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the prime minister saying it “ ...

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UK's Nigel Farage says the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine (Reuters)

Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, said the eastward of expansion of the European Union and NATO had provoked Russian ...

Ukraine and European Security | Crisis Group (Crisis Group)

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group's Europe & Central Asia director Olga Oliker about the latest from Ukraine, prospects for a ...

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Russia barrages Ukraine's energy facilities in overnight attack (Euronews)

Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said on Saturday morning.

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Three dead in Kharkiv attack, Russia launches new barrage of ... (ABC News)

At least three people were killed in Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, in Russian shelling on Saturday afternoon.

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The West's errors in Ukraine have been catastrophic. I won't ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

In my BBC Panorama interview on Friday, Nick Robinson outrageously accused me of “echoing” Russian president Vladimir Putin's excuses for his invasion of ...

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Sunak and Starmer hit out at Farage over Putin and Ukraine claims (BBC News)

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Russia damages Ukrainian energy facilities with barrage of missiles ... (Sky News)

Russia has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure for the past three months, leaving the country struggling with rolling blackouts.

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