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Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of 'Russian Davos'

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Ukraine hits St Petersburg oil depot before Putin visit

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum gets under way.

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Fire engulfs St Petersburg oil terminal amid large-scale Ukrainian drone attack in Russia

A major fire broke out at an oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg port following a Ukrainian long-range drone attack on Tuesday night. Explosions reportedly continued into the early morning hours and the blaze spread further. Numerous videos circulating online captured loud blasts, large flames and thick columns of black…

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city

Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s ‘Russian Davos’ attacked by Ukrainian drones as St Petersburg oil port targeted

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The Independent UK

Watch: Four minutes to act—the new reality of Europe’s drone wars

After last week’s Russian drone crash into a Romanian apartment block, Moscow offered no apologies. Now, the EU is scrambling to answer a critical question: how can Europeans defend themselves from drones?

Euronews

Drone race: How Ukraine's defence tech redefined Russia's war

In its most recent attacks against Ukraine, Russia hit the cities with dozens of ballistic missiles, knowing very well that this is one of the very few weapons Ukraine remains vulnerable to. As for the drones — this is where Kyiv mastered both defensive and offensive know-how.

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Ukrainian drones set fire to a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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NATO chief in Kyiv says Russia is 'increasingly desperate'

NATO chief Mark Rutte said in Kyiv on Wednesday that Russia was growing desperate as it faced mounting military and economic difficulties in its four-year-long invasion of Ukraine. Earlier, Kyiv launched drone attacks on the Russian city of St. Petersburg where officials and visiting dignitaries were gathering for a flagship…

France 24

Ukraine targets St Petersburg as flagship economic forum opens in Russia

The incident comes a day after Russia launched a massive drone and missile barrage at Ukraine, killing at least 23 people.

Euronews

Europe Today: The quest for the EU’s tech independence

Also in this newsletter: The EU's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says the bloc should be willing to take “unilateral action” against China's facilitation of Russian sanctions evasion; and why Italy is expected to be criticised by Brussels for its intervention in response to the energy crisis.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s UK envoy admits war has ‘cost a lot’ as drone strike overshadows ‘Russian Davos’

Russian diplomat says ‘we cannot lose this war’ as he admits Ukrainian forces have caused major damage to Russian oil infrastructure

The Independent UK

Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off

Russia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts in St. Petersburg. Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Drone attacks also occurred in Tambov and Luhansk. St. Petersburg's airport faced flight disruptions. Security measures are in place for…

The Economic Times

Putin's 'Russian Davos' opens with US guests as economy slows and war drags on

Russia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. This gathering occurs as Russia faces economic stagnation and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The forum aims for pragmatic dialogue on a stable future. Discussions will cover energy, artificial intelligence, and…

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The Guardian - UK

The EU should fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the club – it has the most to gain

Many EU governments oppose it, but the strategic advantages of swift admission could be immense, says political risk analyst Mujtaba Rahman

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Your country is killing other people’ – tennis star blasts Russian rivals

Marta Kostyuk says upcoming opponent Mirra Andreeva and others ‘know what’s going on’ but remain silent about war. What we know on day 1,561

The Times of India

"Certifiable stalker": Laura Loomer's latest attack on Candace Owens triggers wave of 'obsession' accusations

Candace Owens' trip to Russia has reignited her public feud with Laura Loomer. Loomer questioned Owens' claim that the visit was a family vacation and alleged she may be attending a Russian economic forum, while also raising concerns about possible contacts in Russia. Owens appeared to mock the accusations with…

France 24

Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that [Vladimir] "Putin is trying to apply on Armenia his geopolitical binary". In…

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Evening Standard

Cooper accuses Tories of China ‘withdrawal’ and rejects Blair criticism

The Foreign Secretary accused opponents of ‘cancel culture’ foreign policy as she defended the Labour Government’s warming relations with Beijing.

Euronews

Russia may launch another large scale attack against Ukraine tonight, Zelenskyy warns

Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning on Tuesday evening saying that according to Ukraine’s intelligence Russia may launch another large-scale aerial attack tonight. It comes as Moscow is exploiting a critical shortage of air defence interceptor missiles.

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At least 22 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine cities

Coordinated Russian attacks on Ukraine cities have killed at least 22 people and left over a hundred injured.

France 24

The Macron method: How to deal with Putin's Russia?

Here's one for free speech absolutists to chew on: What should the French government do when the former head of Russian state television's French-language channel is offered a place of rank on an all-news station with a free-to-air broadcast license and she touts Kremlin propaganda lines with little or no…

Bangkok Post

A shattered Biennale

The grandiose and oldest international art event, La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale), opened its 61st edition under the theme "In Minor Keys" by artistic director Koyo Kouoh. The events that built up to the opening last month were far from minor due to various protests that trumpeted loud ripple…

AAP

TEN:Ukraine's Kostyuk raises heat ahead of Andreeva clash

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk praised Australia's Daria Kasatkina as she criticised Russian players after booking a semi-final showdown with Mirra Andreeva in Paris.

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv picks up the pieces after another attack by Russia – photo essay

On Monday night residents faced the third heavy assault on Ukraine’s capital in less than a month, as Putin appears to be trying to take advantage of a shortage of US-made air defence systems

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