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1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (309+ words) Ukraine will respond in kind to Russia's attacks with far-reaching sanctions. However, if Moscow is ready for diplomacy, Kyiv will also pursue the diplomatic path, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read also: Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing new summer…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (420+ words) The seizure of the valuables, which were being transported through Hungary by two armored cars when Hungarian counter-terrorism authorities detained them on March 5, caused outrage in Ukraine, where officials accused Hungary's pro-Russian government of acting illegally, and of using the…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (857+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has said joining a "78bn (90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine will be "very good" for relations with the bloc and create defence jobs in the UK. The prime minister discussed contributing to the loan arrangement during…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (304+ words) " " " "! Source: The Moscow Times, an independent Amsterdam-based news outlet, citing data from the Central Bank of Russia Details: As a result, nearly every fifth participant in the Russian banking market (19. 7%) is now operating at a loss. This is the highest…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (221+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia continues its military operations despite Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire and warned that Kyiv will respond in kind. He noted that Russia attacked seven Ukrainian regions on Wednesday in spite of a Kyiv-proposed…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (227+ words) The Kremlin on Thursday said it would begin a two-day ceasefire with Ukraine'starting at midnight that is meant to cover its patriotic May 9 parade, after ignoring a Ukrainian ceasefire earlier this week. Moscow has warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv that…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (138+ words) inkl Russia issues threat to Ukraine over Victory Day commemorations - Russia has threatened to strike foreign embassies in Kyiv if Ukrainian forces attempt to disrupt Moscow's upcoming Victory Day commemorations. - This warning follows an earlier vow by the Russian military…...

7+ hour, 11+ min ago  (257+ words) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that if Ukraine carries out its criminal plans during the days of the Great Victory celebrations, the Russian Armed Forces will launch a retaliatory strike, including against decision-making centers This was reported by…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (216+ words) Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has called on all countries to evacuate their diplomats and citizens from Kyiv to ensure their safety ahead of the upcoming Victory Day celebrations. She warned that this precaution is necessary due…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (226+ words) " " " "! The European Union is set to maintain its position and presence in the Ukrainian capital despite Russia's public threats of attack on Kyiv. Source: Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the European Commission, speaking on 7 May, as reported by a European…...