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Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

European countries have rebuked Russia for provocations including drones landing in Poland.

Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion

By Geir Moulson, Andrew Wilks, Associated Press

Russia’s violation of Poland’s airspace was the most serious cross-border incident into a NATO member country since the war in Ukraine began with Russia’s all-out invasion in February 2022.

European Commission president says they’ll sanction Russian export of liquefied natural gas

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

“It is time to turn off the tap” on LNG, von der Leyen said in a video statement outlining her commission's new sanctions proposals. They must be endorsed by the 27 EU countries before they can enter force.

Poland turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian weapons enter airspace

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Poland is tapping into Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare by setting up joint military training and manufacturing projects.

Ukraine expects to have $3.5 billion in its fund to buy U.S. weapons, Zelenskyy says

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Ukraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

By Associated Press

Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in February 2024 while serving a 19-year sentence.

Zelenskyy calls for European air defense system as Russia bombards southern Ukraine

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets. The attack wounded 20 people including four children.

Denmark leads military exercise in Greenland amid wariness toward Russia and tensions with U.S.

By Philipp Jenne, Associated Press

Denmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland.

U.K. summons Russian ambassador over ‘unprecedented’ violation of NATO airspace

By Associated Press

The Foreign Office says further incursions will again be met with force.

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fire at one of Russia’s top oil refineries

By Associated Press

The overnight strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow’s war effort.