Legal opinions contradict Belgium’s claims over Russian assets ⊖
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Belgium would not be on the hook to pay damages to Moscow as it would be near impossible for Russia to find a jurisdiction that would hear and enforce the case, the lawyers argue.
Russian Justice Ministry Outlaws German Broadcaster Deutsche Welle ⊕
State Duma lawmakers previously accused DW of spreading “anti-Russian propaganda” and training “disinformation specialists.”
Exiled Russian accused of spying on opposition, including Navalny movement ○
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Igor Rogov, who lives in Poland, has reportedly admitted some allegations in a case that may impact Russian visa rules.
Russian drone strike hits Zaporizhzhia apartment block and injures three ⊖
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Separate strikes targeted Odesa's warehouses and energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive in Kupyansk, where up to 200 Russian troops remain encircled.
Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss ⊖⊖
DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.
EU can prove Trump wrong on Europe by agreeing on Russian assets plan, Estonian PM says ⊕
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The U.S. president called the bloc's members "weak," but acting together on funding Ukraine would send a "very strong message," according to Kristen Michal.
Mayfair art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie faces trial for breaching Russian sanctions 'after supplying luxury goods to Moscow collector' ⊖
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Princess Eugenie is an associate director at the Hauser & Wirth gallery, which has been accused of breaching Russian sanctions over a painting. There is no suggestion the princess is involved.
Peace plans ready to be presented to Russia in days, says Zelenskyy ⊖
US says talks with Ukraine in Berlin have resolved 90% of difficult issues – but no sign Putin willing to compromise
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals negotiated with US officials on a peace deal to …
Belgium shoots down EU offer to unblock Russian assets stalemate ⊕
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The concessions are not enough for Bart De Wever's government amid growing demands for the Commission to explore other options to finance Ukraine.
Ukraine Claims It Hit Russian Submarine in Wartime First ⊖
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Russia’s Black Sea Fleet acknowledged an attack had taken place but denied that any vessels were damaged.