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Inside Ukraine’s start-up weapons industry rising from the ashes

IN FOCUS: As Europe and the US ponder over what arms to send to help the war against Russia, Ukraine is forging ahead with homegrown missiles and drones made from carbon printers and lawnmower engines. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Kyiv

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia unleashes attack on energy infrastructure, triggering power cuts

Ukrainian minister says Moscow is ‘massively attacking’ grid; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian troops gathering near north-eastern city. What we know on day 1,354

The Guardian - AU

Verona cancels performance of Ildar Abdrazakov, the Russian opera star close to Putin

"We have once again won a victory over Putin and the Kremlin's propaganda", enthused the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Italy's Pina Picerno. The cancellation follows a similar measure, in Caserta, against another musician close to Putin, Valery Gergiev.

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How authoritarian states sculpt a warped alternative reality in our news feeds

When we talk about disinformation – the intentional spreading of misleading information – we usually picture blatant lies and “fake news” pushed by foreign governments. Sometimes the intention is to sway voters in elections, and sometimes it’s to sow confusion in a crisis.

The Conversation

Putin ‘sidelines’ Russia’s veteran foreign minister after ‘blaming him for collapse of Trump summit’

Putin and Trump were expected to meet in Hungary - until Lavrov spoke with Marco Rubio last month

The Independent UK

Moscow inches closer to forcing more Ukrainians from occupied territories to fight for Russia

Moscow has now claimed to have included parts of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions into Russia’s Southern Military District, as it moves closer to formalising the forced conscription of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories.

Euronews

Viktor Orban is back in the White House again – doing Putin’s dirty work for him

ANALYSIS: The Hungarian leader and Donald Trump are no fans of democracy. Both are pro-Putin, and they have one point of friction, which will not ignite during their meeting in Washington DC. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why this is good for the Kremlin

The Independent UK

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Viktor Orban to visit White House to broker new Trump-Putin summit and seek permission to buy Russian oil

The Hungarian PM is a key ally of Moscow and has stymied European support for Kyiv

The Independent UK

Swiss firm Gunvor drops plan to buy Lukoil assets after US resistance

“As long as Putin continues the senseless killings, the Kremlin’s puppet, Gunvor, will never get a licence to operate and profit,” said the US Treasury in an X post on Thursday.

Euronews

Trading firm Gunvor, accused by US of being 'Kremlin's puppet,’ drops plan to buy Lukoil assets

Gunvor, a major international commodities trader, has rejected U_S_ government claims that it acts as "the Kremlin's puppet."

The Independent UK

Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives

Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before elections

The Guardian - US

Ukraine carries out further overnight strikes on Russian energy sector

Ukraine is continuing to target Russia’s energy infrastructure, which it says is one of the Kremlin’s primary sources of funding for its invasion, as it looks to pressure Moscow into ceasing hostilities and engaging in peace efforts.

Euronews

Where are Russia's immobilised assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

Euronews

Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures

Analysts say a purge of the Russian regime’s own supporters is under way as rival factions turn on each other

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The Independent UK

Russia stands to gain very little from the bloody battle for Pokrovsk

ANALYSIS: Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains that Russian claims they’ve encircled Ukrainian forces are bogus

Euronews

Vladimir Putin awards Order of Friendship medal to German pianist Justus Frantz

Pianist and composer Justus Frantz has regularly divided opinion in Germany's classical music world over his close relationship with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Now he's set disapproving tongues wagging again within the industry by accepting Moscow's Order of Friendship award.

Latin Times

Maduro Claims Venezuela Has a 'Very Fruitful' Relation With Russia Amid Reported Requests Of Military Support

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country has a very "serene and fruitful" military relation amid reports noting that Caracas requested equipment from Moscow.

Euronews

Risky to stay, costly to leave: French companies active in Russia face a difficult dilemma

Many French corporate giants have withdrawn from the Russian market, either because of the difficulties of doing business in a heavily sanctioned country or the potential PR disaster of staying.

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China Defends Cooperation With Venezuela, Rejects 'Use Or Threat Of Force In International Relations'

The Chinese government defended its ties with Venezuela, saying it "constitutes normal cooperation between sovereign states" and rejected "the use of threat of force in international relations" as the Trump administration escalates pressure against the South American regime.

International Business Times UK

Belgian Minister Tells Russia to 'Calm Down' — Using Selena Gomez Song in a Nuclear Feud

Belgium's defence minister Theo Francken hit back at Russia's nuclear threats with Selena Gomez's 'Calm Down'.

Euronews

Drone flights near airbase could be spying operation, Belgium's defence minister says

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Russian premier Mikhail Mishustin begins ‘very important’ China visit

Talks expected to cover trade, energy, transport, agriculture, and advanced technology

Euronews

Ukraine's Secret Service reveals number of strike targeting Russian oil refineries and pipelines

Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) notes that the special operation targeted the Koltsevoye oil pipeline, which supplied resources to the Russian army, and is located just fifty kilometres from the Russian capital, Moscow.

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill

How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?

Euronews

German companies pay Russia €1.72 billion in taxes, raising concerns of funding its war in Ukraine

German companies have paid nearly $2 billion (€1.72bn) in taxes to Russia since the Ukraine invasion, funding the war effort. Critics urge immediate withdrawal.

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