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According to the EC spokesman, only the “unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine” would see sanctions relaxed. (Getty/Chris McGrath)

EU wants full military withdrawal before lifting sanctions on Russia

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EU urges public to stock 72 hours of supplies for emergencies or war

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NATO chief warns of ‘devastating’ response to any attack on Poland or allies

The head of NATO has warned that the military alliance would unleash a “devastating” reaction if any country were to attack Poland or its allies.

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Armenia moves toward EU membership as ties with Russia weaken

Armenia’s parliament has passed a bill calling on the government to start the country’s bid for EU membership, signaling a shift away from Russia’s sphere of influence.

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Czech authorities block Chinese satellite investment over spy fears

The Czech government has blocked a Chinese company’s investment in a satellite station over concerns it could be used for spying.

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Sweden seeks to boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, PM says

Sweden provisionally plans to raise its defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030, a bigger and faster ramp-up than previously planned as part of the country's biggest rearmament since the Cold War, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday.

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OPINION: Defending Europe’s Future: ReArm Europe/Readiness 2030 is just the beginning

Europe cannot simply lament how unstable the world has become or dwell on the loss of the order that ensured its peace and prosperity for more than seven decades. The White Paper on European Defence – Readiness 2030, published by the European Commission on 19 March, takes an active approach to shaping Europe's onsetting emancipation in security and defense.

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Site in central Belarus could be secret Russian nuclear weapons hub, claims report

New evidence suggests that a site near a town in central Belarus could be the location of a secret Russian nuclear weapons hub.

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Slovakia declares state of emergency over foot-and-mouth outbreak

The Slovakian government has declared a state of emergency following the outbreak of a fourth case of foot-and-mouth disease.

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Russia declares Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will remain under its control

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was a Russian facility and transferring control of it to Ukraine or any other country was impossible.

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Moldova detains minority leader following disappearance of pro-Russian MPs

Moldovan police have detained the leader of the country’s pro-Russian Gagauz minority following the unexplained disappearance of two pro-Russian lawmakers accused of corruption, authorities said on Tuesday.

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Russian leaders ‘could be dragging their feet’ on Ukraine peace deal, admits Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that Russian leaders may be deliberately “dragging their feet” and stalling efforts to secure a full peace agreement with Ukraine.

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UPDATE: Ukraine, Russia agree to partial truce but Moscow wants sanctions eased

The United States reached deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow in its latest step towards endorsing Russia's positions.

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US indefinitely suspends plans to give Romanian nationals visa-free travel

The United States has indefinitely suspended plans to introduce visa-free travel for Romanian nationals.

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UPDATE: Moscow says food sanctions must be lifted for Black Sea peace deal

Russia, the world's top wheat and fertilizer exporter, said on Tuesday that Western sanctions against companies involved in food and fertilizer exports and shipping would have to be lifted as a pre-condition for a Black Sea maritime security deal.

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Polish deputy foreign minister in alcohol and mileage-claims scandal

Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has called for a deputy foreign minister to go on leave amid a scandal involving alcohol abuse, claims of assault and allegations of fiddling mileage expenses.

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Trump backs top advisor after airstrikes chat security blunder

U.S. President Donald Trump has backed his top security aide after a journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat where senior officials were discussing plans for airstrikes on rebels in Yemen.

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US says Russia and Ukraine agree to ensure safe navigation in Black Sea

The United States said on Tuesday it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other's energy facilities.

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Russia abducting Ukrainian children to ‘forcibly turn them into Russians,’ says report

Russia has “embarked on a Kremlin-directed, deeply institutionalized project to abduct Ukrainian children and forcibly turn them into the next generation of Russians,” according to a new report.

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