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France derides Russia’s false claim of drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer

Élysée warns against Kremlin’s disinformation efforts after ‘cocaine’ conspiracy theory spreads online

The Guardian - UK

Fact check: Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims

The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on their way to Kyiv are part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign.

Euronews

Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’

France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online

The Independent UK

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France Condemns 'Fake News' Over Europe Leaders' Cocaine Accusation

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

International Business Times

Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,149

These are the key events on day 1,149 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia Demands France Explain Detention Of Government Employee

Russia said Wednesday that it was waiting for "explanations" from France after a Russian government employee was detained for hours at a Paris airport in what it called a "shameful spectacle".

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Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’ in east Ukraine amid shaky limited ceasefire

The rival sides trade accusations of ceasefire violations while top Russian officials strive to discredit Zelenskyy.

Al Jazeera

Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions

Zelenskyy says Russia is ‘manipulative’ and seeking to extend the war while Trump says he is ‘ready to call’ Putin

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,112

These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,107

These are the key developments on day 1,107 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader

Meanwhile, Europeans are considering how to replace the US with raised defence commitments to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

‘A bigger victory for Putin than any military battle’: Russia gleeful after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

Putin stays silent but Russian politicians and media outlets crow with delight after the ambush of Ukraine’s leader

The Guardian - UK

Russian Foreign Ministry says US President showed restrained against Zelenskyy

Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova has said that US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance displayed a "miracle of restraint.

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Russian Officials Vow Justice For Igor Kirillov's Death

Russian officials express outrage over Igor Kirillov's death in Moscow, vowing justice. Tensions rise with Ukraine.

International Business Times UK

Officials Warn Americans To Not Travel To Russia: 'You May Face Harassment Or Detention'

The US and Russia issued severe travel advisories due to escalating tensions, indicating safety risks for citizens in both countries.

Al Jazeera

Russia tells citizens not to travel to United States

Russians should also avoid heading to Canada and most EU states, warns Moscow’s Foreign Ministry.

The Independent UK

Russia's Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta in first visit to EU country since Ukraine invasion

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Malta for the annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Malta in his first visit to a European Union nation since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago

International Business Times

Russia, Ukraine To Send Top Diplomats To OSCE Summit In Malta

Russia and Ukraine will send their foreign ministers to Malta this week for a summit of the OSCE, officials said Wednesday, in one of the few events attended by both countries since Moscow's Ukraine offensive began.

International Business Times

Moscow Expels German Journalists, Berlin Denies Closing Russia TV Bureau

Russia on Wednesday said that it would expel two journalists from Germany's ARD national network in a like for like move after a Russian state broadcaster reported that its journalists had been ordered to leave Berlin.

Evening Standard

Putin spokeswoman caught on video being told mid-briefing not to comment on ballistic missile strike reports

A phone conversation with a mystery man was picked up by a microphone

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