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EU, India Agree to Broaden Ties amid Ukraine War

The European Union (EU) and India agreed on Monday to set up a trade and technology council to step up cooperation, as the bloc's chief held talks with officials in New Delhi who have seen a flurry of top visits since the start of the Ukraine war. European Commission President…

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Europe rushes to congratulate Macron after defeating Le Pen in second round vote

World leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his re-election on Sunday in a second round marked by a rise in the far-right vote.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief to seek closer military, trade and tech ties on India visit

The European Union's chief executive will seek to increase sales of European military equipment to India and relaunch talks on a free trade deal when she meets India's prime minister in New Delhi on Monday, a senior EU official said.

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World leaders congratulate French President Macron on re-election

World leaders were quick to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his election victory over his far-right rival on Sunday, some reflecting relief at avoiding a political shock in one of the European Union’s most pivotal countries.

France 24

EU agrees on new legislation to tame internet 'Wild West'

The European Union early Saturday finalised new legislation to require Big Tech to remove harmful content, the bloc's latest move to rein in the world's online giants.

France 24

President of the European Commission to visit India

She is expected to hold talks with the President and the Prime Minister

The Hindu

Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy formally submitted a completed questionnaire on European Union membership to an envoy on Monday and said he believed this step would lead to his country gaining candidate status within weeks.

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EU chief urges member states to give Ukraine weapons quickly

Ursula von der Leyen says she doesn’t distinguish between heavy and light arms and suggests Sberbank could face sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky: Fast delivery of military aid and tougher sanctions on Russia will end war sooner

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Wales Online

Ukraine braces for new Russian assault in the east

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks for weapons donations, as Russia makes advances in Izium and Mariupol.

Al Jazeera

As EU Eyes Stopping Russian Gas Imports, Israel Sees an Opening

As Europe aims to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel because of the Ukraine invasion, Israel hopes to help fill the gap with gas from its offshore reserves. EU states remain divided on the time scale, but European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the bloc hopes to…

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World 'stands up' for Ukraine with 10 billion euro promise to help refugees

A global pledging event for Ukrainian refugees called "Stand Up for Ukraine" has raised €10.1 billion ($11 billion), European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in Warsaw on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Boris Johnson meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise Kyiv visit, pledges more munitions and economic support for Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers hundreds of armoured vehicles and missile systems and millions in aid as he becomes the latest European leader to visit Ukraine's capital for face-to-face meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Global Donors Pledge 9.1 Billion Euros to Support Ukrainian Refugees

Donors including the Canadian government and the European Commission on Saturday pledged a combined 9.1 billion euros in donations, loans and grants to support refugees fleeing the war following Russia's invasion. The fundraising event in Warsaw, Poland, yielded 1.8 billion euros to support internally displaced people inside Ukraine, and 7.3…

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European leaders stream into Ukraine to show solidarity

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer have joined a stream of European leaders showing their support for Ukraine

Reuters

Global donors pledge 9.1 billion euros to support Ukrainian refugees

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Civilians flee eastern Ukraine after station carnage

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine: Evacuations resumed on Saturday from the town in eastern Ukraine where a missile strike killed 52 people at a railway station as civilians fled a feared Russian offensive.

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Russia’s Actions Appear to Be War Crimes, EU’s von der Leyen Says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that Russian forces appeared to have committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine, but she said lawyers must investigate the alleged incidents. Leaving Ukraine after a visit, she said she had seen with her own eyes on Friday the…

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Russia's actions appear to be war crimes, EU's von der Leyen says

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France says deadly strike on Ukraine railway station is a crime against humanity

A strike blamed by Ukraine on Russia against a railway station in the east of the country that left at least 50 people dead can be classified as a crime against humanity, France said on Friday.

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar shares 'incredible' picture from Ukraine as Putin raises nuclear fears in Russia

It comes as Vladimir Putin has been seen arriving at a funeral in Moscow with a military officer carrying what was suspected to be the Russian nuclear briefcase.

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British Defense Ministry Says Russia Targeting Civilians

Britain's defense ministry said on Saturday that Russian forces were targeting civilians, a day after a missile attack on a train station crowded with women, children and the elderly killed at least 52 people, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia was focusing its offensive, which included cruise missiles launched by its…

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Zelensky Calls for 'Firm Global Response' to Train Station Bombing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a "firm global response" Friday after a missile strike killed 52 people at a train station in eastern Ukraine where civilians had gathered to flee a feared Russian offensive. "This is another Russian war crime for which everyone involved will be held accountable," Zelensky…

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European Commission pledges €1bn to support Ukraine – as it happened

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Ukraine morning briefing: 'Bombed train station is another war crime'

President Volodymyr Zelensky denounces missile attack on Kramatorsk

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