Russia invasion

  • Diplomat advises EU to boost defence capabilities against Russia invasion

    Europe needs to be ready to defend itself, not because of Trump’s victory in the US, but because of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the new commissioner for defence and space told MEPs during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The EU must spend more, better, together and European, the future commissioner for defence and space told MEPs during…

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  • Russia has been “severely embarrassed” by Ukrainian advances inside the country and the evacuation of residents from border regions will “play poorly” among the public, an analyst has said. Matthew Savill, military sciences director at the Royal United Services Institute, said Russia’s response to the invasion has not been “particularly impressive” despite Russian forces managing…

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  • Russia must ‘dislodge’ Ukrainian troops – Putin

    Vladimir Putin has said the Russian military must “dislodge” Ukrainian troops from border regions, according to reports. Speaking at a meeting with top security and defence officials, the Russian president said the invasion in Kursk was an attempt by Kyiv to stop Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine and gain a better negotiation position. Mr Putin said…

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