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Between 1943-45, around 100,000 Poles were murdered by the ultra-nationalist Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. Photo: Institute of National Remembrance

Ukraine says dispute with Poland over WWII massacre might finally be resolved

Ukraine’s foreign minister has said he has held talks in Poland that could “finally resolve” a dispute over the exhumation of Poles massacred by Ukrainians during WWII, an issue that has threatened to derail relations between Warsaw and Kyiv.

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Kyiv warns Belarus over military buildup near Ukrainian border

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to Belarus over the concentration of significant military personnel and equipment near the Ukrainian border, saying that any further escalation could have dire consequences.

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Russia accuses Baltics of hostile actions, eyes retaliation

Tensions between Russia and the Baltic countries have escalated as Moscow accuses Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania of actions that it claims have severed most ties with Russia.

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Israel vows swift response to potential Iranian attack amid escalating tensions

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has emphasized that Israel will respond decisively to any direct attack from Iran, amidst escalating tensions following an airstrike on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus. The strike, which occurred on April 1 and resulted in the death of a top Iranian general and six other officers, has drawn vows of revenge from Iran's leadership.