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politico.eu > article > amnesty-russia-exploits-migrants-vulnerability-to-recruit-them-for-the-war

Russia ‘trafficking’ foreigners to Ukraine’s front line, Amnesty says – POLITICO

4+ day, 21+ min ago   (368+ words) Foreign prisoners of war told the NGO they were promised civilian jobs. The human rights organization says Moscow has used “deceptive, coercive and exploitative practices” to recruit citizens from low-income countries such as Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone or Somalia. The…...

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politico.eu > article > volodymyr-zelenskyy-gamble-ukraine-russia-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-pressure

Zelenskyy’s big bet: Ukraine can outlast Russia

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (912+ words) Deep strikes inside Russia aim to raise pressure on Vladimir Putin as Kyiv braces for another punishing winter. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is gambling that taking the fight deeper into Russia will put enough pressure on Vladimir Putin to force him to…...

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politico.eu > article > russian-strikes-kyiv-resume-after-pause-us-witkoff-kushner-visit

Russian strikes on Kyiv resume after pause for Witkoff and Kushner visit

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (250+ words) Moscow and Kyiv had paused their attacks on each other as U.S. special envoys traveled to both capitals for talks over the weekend. At least 12 people were killed overnight Monday into Tuesday in the first Russian airstrikes on Kyiv since the…...

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politico.eu > article > ukraine-renews-push-russia-frozen-assets

Ukraine renews push for Russia’s frozen assets

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (508+ words) Kyiv is looking for new ways to get cash as it faces a significant budget shortfall. DUBLIN — Ukraine wants European countries to reopen the debate over frozen Russian state assets, suggesting a partial disbursement and broader guarantees could help break…...

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politico.eu > article > ukraine-poland-explore-joint-fifa-world-cup-bid

Ukraine, Poland explore joint FIFA World Cup bid

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (745+ words) Kyiv hopes to repeat its successful Euro 2012 partnership with Warsaw, according to the country’s sports minister. Ukraine and Poland are weighing up a joint bid to host the biggest sporting event on the planet: the men’s FIFA World Cup. Kyiv’s…...

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politico.eu > article > ukraines-scramble-to-secure-critical-air-defenses-stalls

Ukraine’s scramble to secure critical air defenses stalls

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1169+ words) Kyiv is pressing allies for more interceptors and cash — but so far its efforts are coming up short. BRUSSELS — Ukraine is racing to protect its skies from Russian missiles, but it’s running out of options — and money — to source new…...

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politico.eu > article > china-wont-let-russia-use-nukes-finlands-alexander-stubb-says

China will stop Russia from going nuclear, Finland’s Stubb says

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (498+ words) The Finnish president said Beijing’s message provides “pretty good deterrence” against Moscow escalating the war in Ukraine. China has privately assured Finland that it would not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview…...

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politico.eu > article > russia-plans-new-ground-attack-on-kyiv-ukraine-warns

Russia plans new ground attack on Kyiv, Ukraine warns

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (381+ words) Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office reveals new intelligence about Kremlin plans for an offensive against the capital. Ukraine has intelligence that Russia is planning new ground offensives against Kyiv and Chernihiv — while Moscow ramps up drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Pavlo Palisa,…...

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politico.eu > article > russia-kills-27-as-drone-hits-ammo-warehouse-near-homes-in-ukraine

Russia kills 27 as drone hits ammo warehouse near homes in Ukraine

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (458+ words) Ukrainian police have started an investigation into why ammunition was stored near residential properties. A Russian drone strike killed at least 27 people near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday morning. The drone hit a warehouse in…...

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politico.eu > article > france-to-ramp-up-ukraine-support-says-emmanuel-macron

France to ramp up Ukraine support, says Macron – POLITICO

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (252+ words) The French president’s comments come after Russian drones targeted a shopping mall on Friday, leaving 16 dead. BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that Paris will strengthen its support for Ukraine after Russia’s deadly attacks on a shopping mall…...