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Originally Published 4 months ago — by politico.eu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for strong deterrence against Vladimir Putin during her visit to Poland's border with Belarus, highlighting ongoing EU efforts to support front-line states against Russian aggression amid heightened tensions and military concerns.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Ukrainian forces have recaptured heights over Bakhmut and are encircling Russian troops in the city, while Russian missile strikes continue in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian shelling in the Russian village of Chausy has resulted in two civilian deaths, and Russia claims to have downed 11 Ukrainian drones near Crimea. The White House is requesting an additional $24bn in aid for Ukraine, and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has lost connection to its main power line. Russian drones have destroyed a fuel depot in Ukraine's Rivne region, and the co-founder of Yandex has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Poland plans to deploy 10,000 additional troops to the Belarus border, and the UK Ministry of Defence reports that Russia is blocking citizens' access to VPNs.