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Russia strikes EU mission in Kyiv as bombing kills at least 14 in Ukraine
Fp Staff •In defiance of ongoing peace efforts, Russian airstrikes on Ukraine killed 14 people and struck the European Union (EU) mission in the capital Kyiv. Russia struck Ukraine overnight with more than 600 missiles and drones.
Ukraine to open bid for major lithium mine as it eyes mineral deal with US: A Trump push impact?
Fp Staff •Ukraine has opened bidding for the Dobra lithium mine as part of a minerals deal with the US, a Trump-era push granting American firms preferential access amid disputes over mining rights.
Ukraine allows young men aged 18-23 to fly abroad as Zelenskyy battles conscription dilemma
Fp Staff •While Ukraine faces a shortage of soldiers fighting against Russia, it has eased its conscription law, allowing men between the ages of 18 and 22 to no longer be barred from leaving Ukraine. Here's how it might affect the country's military
'We count on India's contribution': Zelenskyy responds to PM Modi's I-Day greetings, hails policy of 'peace and dialogue'
Fp Staff •Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day on August 24. Zelenskyy sought India's contribution in ensuring long lasting peace in Ukraine and ending the war
5 reasons Ukraine may not agree to give up Donbas for peace with Russia despite Trump-Putin pressure
Fp Staff •How long will it take before Russian and Ukraine reach a ceasefire deal? This question is a trans-Atlantic problem lingering on for over three years. Russia wants Ukraine to surrender the Donbas region for fighting to stop. Will Zelenskyy agree to this condition?
Polish President Nawrocki vetoes bill extending benefits for Ukrainian refugees
Fp Staff •Poland’s newly elected President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation that would have extended welfare benefits for Ukrainian refugees, delivering on a key campaign promise to tighten social assistance amid rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment in the country
Inside the Ukraine startup developing long-range drones, missiles that hit Russia hard
Fp Explainers •As it continues fighting Russia, Ukraine has fast become a global centre for defence innovation. At the centre of it is the startup Fire Point, which runs covert factories, developing long-range missiles and drones. It is also developing a cruise missile that is capable of travelling 3,000 kilometres
Russia's Lavrov accuses Europe of prolonging Ukraine war as Zelenskyy calls for meeting with Putin
Fp Staff •Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused European leaders of prolonging the war in Ukraine, insisting that the continent does 'not want peace'
Russia outlines peace terms: Ukraine must stay neutral with UN security guarantees, no Nato
Fp Staff •Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published on Sunday that a group of nations including United Nations Security Council members should be the guarantors of Ukraine's security.
Amid Trump's growing frustration, Pentagon bars Ukraine from using US missiles to hit inside Russia: Report
Fp Staff •As US President Donald Trump struggles to bring both Russia and Ukraine to the negotiation table, a report revealed that the Pentagon had blocked Ukraine from using American long-range missiles within Russian territory.