More than 120 MEPs push to reopen frozen Russian assets debate
The letter was signed by 122 parliamentarians from six political groups, backs a late-August initiative by Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and Spain.
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after office raid in call-centre protection racket case
Kravchenko, appointed in June 2025, said the step was a "political decision" taken so that the post would not become "a tool for political confrontation".
Shootout between Ukraine’s Security Service and military intelligence in streets of Kyiv
The Russian volunteer corps said their deputy combat commander, had been seized outside his home on August 23. His lawyer, Taras Borovskyi, called it an abduction.
Explosives found at German coal-plant substation in apparent attack
The installation, at Turnow-Preilack in the Spree-Neiße district, is a 380-kilovolt node in the extra-high-voltage network.
Ukraine defence minister seeks early EU loan to cover $27 billion gap
The ministry has already identified partners for separate talks on specific defence needs.
Merz says Germany close to response over suspected Leipzig drone attack
Speaking on ARD public television's summer interview, Merz said investigators were "in the process of concluding the investigation".
Zelensky awards Order of Freedom to Musk
A presidential decree confers the award on the American entrepreneur, engineer and head of SpaceX and Tesla, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
Hungary’s new government classifies Russia as a “threat”
The language appears in guidelines for Hungary's delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which opens in September.
Russia conducts missile tests near disputed Kuril Islands after Japanese protest
Japanese officials confirmed on Friday that Tokyo had lodged a formal protest after receiving notification of the planned missile tests.
Latvia confirms downed drone was Ukrainian
Latvia's National Armed Forces said that analysis of the recovered debris had established its origin.
NABU releases new tapes implicating Zelensky’s former deputy chief of staff in corporate raiding
Investigators say the group used unauthorised interference with Ministry of Justice databases to seize control of enterprises.
Nord Stream saboteur suspect caught in Croatia
Germany is seeking his extradition so that he can be brought before an investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice.
Russian court jails Yabloko deputy chairman for 11 years as Supreme Court confirms election ban
The Central Election Commission struck Yabloko from the federal ballot paper on August 18, leaving 10 parties in the list contest.
Italy sees no Russian link to Colleferro munitions blast
No injuries were reported. The plant was shut for the summer holiday period and only 24 maintenance workers were on site.
Media research identifies over 239,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Among the identified dead are 87,749 volunteers, 26,416 recruited prisoners and 19,778 mobilised soldiers.
Kallas plans ‘most far-reaching’ Russia sanctions package for autumn
She accused Moscow of deliberate terror, saying Russia was aiming more missiles at Ukrainian cities because it was making no progress on the battlefield.
Austria dismantles international network supplying Russian arms industry in breach of EU sanctions
The Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence (DSN) identified a Vienna-based company at the centre of the scheme.
Russia has found counters to all NATO weapons used by Ukraine
Former army chief pointed to the early impact and subsequent decline in effectiveness of specific systems.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić sees world at ‘the beginning of a bigger war’
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić warned of a 'bigger war' ahead, voicing concerns over a lack of peace efforts and emphasizing Serbia's independent stance amid…
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PiS pledges to deport Ukrainian men of conscription age not working legally
Law and Justice (PiS) has called for the deportation of Ukrainian men of conscription age who are not legally employed, marking a shift in their support for Ukraine…
Explosive drone at Leipzig sat beside Ukrainian freighter loaded with ammunition
Flight operations were suspended; the northern runway later reopened while forensic work continued on the southern side.
Drone with explosives at Leipzig airport indicates possible attack
The incident prompted Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to interrupt his holiday in Italy and return for an emergency security briefing.
Ukraine will ‘never’ join NATO, former commander Zaluzhnyi says
He argued that it was impossible to join, given the level of development of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, "an organisation guided by the doctrines of the Second World…
Crimea brings back public phones as war disrupts mobile communications
Residents can use them to call police, ambulance services, firefighters, emergency gas services and the general emergency number 112.
Ukraine PM resigns in Zelensky-ordered reshuffle
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned today as part of a reshuffle by President Zelensky, who has not yet named a replacement amid ongoing challenges.
Estonia orders Moscow-linked Orthodox church to sever ties with Patriarch Kirill
Tallinn has given the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church until late December to appoint a new metropolitan and break from the Moscow Patriarchate or face dissolution…
Kremlin spokesman admits ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war’
Russian domestic law and state media have largely avoided the term “war” for the conflict, with critics of that framing facing prosecution under strict legislation.
Trump and Zelensky hold first talks in four months at G7 summit in France
US President said Russia had to agree to end the fighting in Ukraine, pointing to heavy casualties on both sides each month.
Polish government voices anger over being excluded from talks about Ukraine war
Tusk also expressed dissatisfaction with the E3 format which comprises Britain, France and Germany but excludes Ukraine's other European allies.
UK, France and Germany back Zelenskyy’s call for direct talks with Putin
Zelenskyy had proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter on June 4.