Europe – Russia, Caucus and Eurasia

In Washington, Zelenskiy courts Congress, Biden on military aid

By Andrea Shalal, Makini Brice and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that strong U.S. support for his war to repel Russian…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Canada, address parliament

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Canada to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and address the Canadian parliament in Ottawa, Trudeau's office said in a…

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Russia strikes Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks

Strikes evoke memories of Russian air strikes last winter Power supply disrupted in five regions - grid operator At least 18 people wounded, says Kyiv By Olena Harmash and Tom…

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Slovakia, Ukraine agree grain trade system to replace ban -Slovak ministry

Sept 21 (Reuters) - Slovakia and Ukraine's farm ministers have agreed to establish a licensing system for trading in grains, allowing a ban on imports of four Ukrainian commodities to…

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‘Stop the war’ and Zelenskiy need not speak, UN Security Council chair tells Russia

By Gabriela Baczynska UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - It was to be Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy's first in-person appearance at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Moscow's invasion of his country…

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UPDATED: Gunfire heard in Nagorno-Karabakh’s capital

YEREVAN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Gunfire was heard on Thursday in Nagorno-Karabakh's capital, two sources told Reuters, a day after local ethnic Armenians in the breakaway territory were forced to…

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Blasts heard in Kyiv, other parts of Ukraine

KYIV, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Blasts could be heard in Kyiv after an air raid alert on Thursday morning, Reuters witnesses said, as authorities sent rescue teams to at least…

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Ukraine launches drone attacks on Belgorod, Oryol regions

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Russia's air defence systems destroyed Ukraine-launched drones over the Belgorod and Oryol regions late on Monday, the Russian defence ministry said, with local officials saying that…

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Russia’s corvette carries out firing drills at Baltic Sea

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Russia's Stoikiy corvette of the Baltic Fleet carried out firing drills at mock targets in the Baltic Sea, the Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday. The…

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UPDATED: Karabakh Armenians agree to ceasefire after Azerbaijan military operation

Baku says it is targeting 'terrorists' in Karabakh Says objective is to restore 'constitutional order' Armenia condemns 'full-scale aggression' against region Azerbaijani strikes kill 25, injure 138 -Karabakh Shelling audible…

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Azerbaijan launches military action in Karabakh ‘to disarm Armenians’

Azerbaijan launched military action in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a step that could presage a new war in the volatile area but which Baku said was necessary to restore constitutional order…

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Russia using genocide ‘lie’ as pretext to destroy, Ukraine tells World Court

Ukraine told the U.N.'s highest court in The Hague on Tuesday that Russia justified waging war against Ukraine by invoking "a terrible lie" that Moscow's invasion was to stop an…

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NATO chief warns Ukraine allies to prepare for ‘long war’

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the war Russian President Vladimir Putin is waging on Ukraine won’t be over any time soon. “Most wars last longer than expected when they…

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Georgia accuses ex-official of plotting from Ukraine to oust Tbilisi government

Georgia has accused a former deputy interior minister of plotting from Ukraine to overthrow the Tbilisi government, testing ties with Kyiv as Georgia deepens its relations with Russia.The State Security Service said…

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Ukraine says it breached Russian lines by recapturing two eastern villages

A top Ukrainian general hailed the recent recapture of two eastern villages as an important breakthrough on Monday, saying it had enabled Kyiv's troops to breach Russian lines near the…

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Ukraine dismisses six deputy defence ministers in reshuffle at ministry

KYIV, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian government decided to dismiss six deputy defence ministers on Monday following the appointment of a new defence minister earlier this month. The government…

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Kremlin says it has no information on Chechen leader Kadyrov’s health

MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that it had no information on the health of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov when it was asked about social media…

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UPDATED: Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ – UN expert

By Emma Farge and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The human rights situation in Russia has significantly deteriorated since it invaded Ukraine in February last year, a United Nations expert…

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Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over food import ban

KYIV, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their bans on Ukrainian agricultural products, Politico quoted Ukrainian Trade Representative Taras Kachka as saying in…

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UPDATED: Ukraine retakes more territory in the east, south in counteroffensive

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine reported on Monday its troops had recaptured more territory on the eastern front and advanced in the south in its military counteroffensive against Russian forces.…

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Reports Chechen leader Kadyrov in critical condition maybe dead

The leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is reported to be in critical condition, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. “The information is confirmed by various sources in the medical and political…

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Armenia PM: peace pact with Azerbaijan possible by year-end

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Armenia and Azerbaijan could conclude a peace agreement by the end of the year and Yerevan is doing everything for that to happen, Armenian Prime Minister…

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UPDATED: North Korea’s Kim heads home from Russia’s Far East

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The train with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on board has left the railway station in Russian Far Eastern city of Artyom, wrapping up his…

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Russia says it thwarted Ukraine drone attacks on Crimea; Five killed in Donetsk

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Five civilians were killed and one wounded as a result of intense Ukrainian shelling of the Donetsk region on Saturday, said a Russian-installed official in the…

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North Korea’s Kim inspects sanctioned fighter jet plant in Russian Far East

U.S., South Korea warn Russia over sanctions Putin says Moscow won't violate any agreement Kim examines jet cockpit on trip to Russian factory By Guy Faulconbridge and Soo-hyang Choi MOSCOW/SEOUL,…

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Ukraine troops capture eastern village of Andriivka

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Friday that its troops have captured a village near Bakhmut, the eastern city that fell into Russian hands in May after being…

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Mircea Snegur, first president of Moldova, dies at 83

CHISINAU, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Moldova's first president, Mircea Snegur, has died at the age of 83, former Moldovan vice-premier Constantin Tampiza said on Thursday. "On September 13, at 23:30…

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UPDATED: Putin ‘gratefully’ accepts Kim invite to visit North Korea – Kremlin

Kim invites Putin to North Korea - KCNA Putin accepts - the Kremlin U.S. warns of further sanctions if weapons transferred South Korea warns North Korea and Russia By Hyonhee…

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Ukraine says it downed 17 drones in overnight attack

KYIV, Sept 14 - Ukraine said on Thursday it downed 17 out of 22 Russian drones attacking its territory overnight in the country's south, centre and north. "On the night…

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PHOTO STORY: Princess Olga monument dressed in a bulletproof vest in downtown Kyiv

A giant mock bulletproof vest placed on the monument to Princess Olga on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, 13 September 2023, amid the Russian invasion. Unidentified people put on the…

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Russia voices annoyance with both Armenia and Azerbaijan

Sept 13 (Reuters) - Russia has protested to Azerbaijan over comments it made about weekend regional elections in areas of Ukraine claimed by Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said…

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Sweden to consider sending fighter jets to Ukraine

The Swedish government is considering donating Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine to help it fight Russia, Swedish public radio (SR) reported, citing unnamed sources. The government wants to know, among…

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Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, two ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack

Sept 13 (Reuters) - The Sevastopol Shipyard on the Crimean Peninsula was on fire early on Wednesday and two ships were damaged after Ukraine launched 10 missiles and three speedboat…

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Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens doubts about its clout in ex-USSR

A public falling-out between Russia and Armenia, one of its oldest and closest allies, is deepening doubts about Moscow's ability to maintain and project power across parts of the former…

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Putin says Trump prosecution shows ‘rottenness’ of U.S. politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the prosecution of former U.S. President Donald Trump was politically motivated and demonstrated the "rottenness" of the U.S. political system.Trump, the front-runner…

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Ukraine could get long-range missiles armed with US cluster bombs

The Biden administration is close to approving the shipment of longer-range missiles packed with cluster bombs to Ukraine, giving Kyiv the ability to cause significant damage deeper within Russian-occupied territory,…

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Russia to return to grain deal once all Moscow’s conditions met, Lavrov says

By Katya Golubkova NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Russia will return to the Black Sea grain deal 'the same day' as Moscow's conditions for export of its own grain and fertilisers…

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Update: Doubt over deal opening road to Azerbaijan breakaway region as truck idles

By Felix Light and Nailia Bagirova TBILISI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - A truck carrying aid to Azerbaijan's breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region was left idling by a road on Sunday, despite a deal announced by…

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Ukraine says Russia launches overnight drone attack on Kyiv

By Tom Balmforth and Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Russia launched an air attack on Kyiv early on Sunday, with blasts ringing out across the Ukrainian capital and its region…

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Russia ramps up artillery production but still falling short

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia may be able to increase production of artillery in the next couple years to about 2 million shells annually, about double some previous Western expectations but…

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Azerbaijan says Armenian forces fired on its troops

Azerbaijan's defence ministry said on Saturday that Armenian forces had fired on its troops overnight, and that Azerbaijan army units took "retaliatory measures". It said Armenian units opened small arms…

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Zelensky advisor blasts Pope as ‘pro-Russian’ and ‘not credible’

A senior advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has labeled Pope Francis as “pro-Russian” and “not credible,” flatly rejecting any prospect that the Vatican might play mediating role in the…

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New book says Elon Musk blocked Ukrainian attack on Russian fleet in Crimea by turning off Starlink

Elon Musk secretly ordered his engineers to disable Starlink satellite communications near the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea last year to sabotage a planned Ukrainian drone strike. Musk was worried the…

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Russia protests to Armenia as tensions rise over disputed Caucasus region

Russia summoned the Armenian ambassador on Friday to present a protest about what it deemed "unfriendly steps" as tension in the South Caucasus surged over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.…

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Ukraine reports some successes in counteroffensive against Russian forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday singled out military units in the east and south for their actions against Russian troops and other officials reported some breakthroughs in a counteroffensive…

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UPDATED: Ukraine is gaining ground in its counter offensive – NATO’s Stoltenberg

BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Ukraine is making progress with a counter offensive started in June to reclaim territory seized by Russia, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, even though it was…

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U.S., Ukraine officials grab some McDonald’s fries to celebrate chain in Kyiv

KYIV (Reuters) - Over large fries and a cherry pie, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday credited his American counterpart Antony Blinken with helping get the U.S. fast-food restaurant…

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US to send controversial depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine

(Reuters) - The Pentagon announced a new security assistance package worth up to $175 million for Ukraine, including depleted uranium ammunition for Abrams tanks, the first time the U.S. is…

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Blinken visits Ukraine in gesture of support as counteroffensive grinds on

Blinken to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Kyiv Ukraine is in fourth month of counteroffensive Blinken likely to announce new package of U.S. assistance KYIV, Sept 6 (Reuters) - U.S.…

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Ukraine ground forces commander: situation remains difficult along eastern front

Sept 6 (Reuters) - The situation along the eastern frontline remains difficult and the main task for Ukraine's troops is to ensure reliable defence and prevent the loss of strongholds,…

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UPDATED: Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv

Sept 6 (Reuters) - Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv early on Wednesday, with the country's air defence systems shooting down all missiles before they reached their targets, the…

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Ukraine war brings surge in global use of cluster bombs

The number of people killed or wounded by cluster munitions increased eightfold last year to more than 1,000, mostly due to their use in the Ukraine war, particularly by Russia,…

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Ukraine says it retakes more ground as Zelenskiy visits front lines

Ukraine said on Monday its troops had regained more territory on the eastern front and were advancing south in their counteroffensive against Russian forces while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited two front-line…

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Romania denies Russian drones detonated on Romanian territory

BUCHAREST, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Romania's Defence Ministry denied reports on Monday that Russian drones fell and detonated on Romanian territory in an overnight attack on Ukrainian port infrastructure on…

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UPDATED: Putin tells Turkey’s Erdogan: we’re ready to discuss the grain deal

Erdogan and Putin to meet in Sochi Turkey: We are cautious but hopeful Turkey's top economic team visiting Russia too UN seeks to bring Russia back in to deal Russia…

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Zelenskiy says he struck key deal on pilot training in France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had struck a "very important agreement on training our pilots in France" in conversation with President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. "Our coalition of modern…

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UPDATED: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy moves to replace wartime defense minister

By Tom Balmforth Zelenskiy says he decided to replace Oleksii Reznikov Reznikov lobbied West for billions of dollars of aid His ministry faced graft allegations he called smears Replacement will…

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