Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv ready for peace talks anywhere except Russia or Belarus
Ukrainian president refuses to withdraw troops as Trump warns Putin ‘we have a nuclear submarine off your shores’
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EU member states could borrow money to finance Ukraine: Politico
EU countries could be asked to raise tens of billions in joint debt to finance Ukraine if an initiative to use frozen Russian assets for a “reparations loan” fails, Politico has reported, citing diplomatic sources.
Istanbul shaken as 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey
The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered in the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province
Lithuania accuses Belarus of ‘hybrid attack’ after contraband balloons shut airports
Lithuania accused Belarus on Monday of a “hybrid attack” after dozens of contraband-filled balloons forced the temporary closure of two airports. The NATO and EU member said the balloons, allegedly launched by Belarusian smugglers, carried illegal cig…
‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific
Defence minister says Xi Jinping should note resolve to stay the course by global democratic alliance, including AustraliaDefeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is critical to restraining China in the Indo-Pacific, Finland’s defence minister has said, …
Turkey inks deal for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets
“This landmark agreement with Türkiye is a win for British workers, a win for our defence industry, and a win for NATO security,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
UK in £8bn deal to sell Typhoon jets to Turkey despite human rights concerns
Starmer’s announcement on visit to Ankara comes as jailed opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu faces fresh chargesBritain has agreed to sell 20 Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey in an £8bn deal despite concerns about alleged human rights violations by its gov…
Italian ski pass price rises mean sport may become only for wealthy, watchdog warns
Price increases of as much as 40% will make sport exclusive privilege of the wealthy, says Assoutenti “Completely unjustified” prices rises for ski passes in Italy this winter mean the sport is at risk of becoming the exclusive privilege of the wealthy…
Ten people to face trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron
Eight men and two women will face court for allegedly harassing the French first lady by falsely claiming she is a man
European country to shoot down rogue balloons following mass air traffic disruption
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene confirmed the move following repeat disruption