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Hungarian foreign minister admits calling Russia's Lavrov during key EU meetings #EuropeanUnion

Hungarian minister admits calling Lavrov 'before and after' meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'before and after' European Council summits following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy.

euronews (www.euronews.com)

Ukrainian troops liberate 9 settlements on Oleksandrivka front #UKRAINE :ua_flag: #EUNews

Ukrainian troops have liberated nine settlements on Oleksandrivka front – Air Assault Forces

Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have reported the liberation of nine settlements on the Oleksandrivka front and the destruction of a significant amount of Russian equipment.

Ukrainska Pravda (www.pravda.com.ua)

Ukrainian forces hit russian long-range space communications centre and air defence sites, General Staff says #UKRAINE :ua_flag: #EUNews

Ukrainian forces hit Russian long-range space communications centre and air defence sites, General Staff says

Ukraine's defence forces have struck a long-range space communications centre and several air defence sites belonging to the Russians, as well as Russian personnel, over the past 24 hours.

Ukrainska Pravda (www.pravda.com.ua)

War comes to the EU's doorstep – again #Opinion #EuropeanUnion

War comes to the EU's doorstep – again

The EU has been dragged into Trump's war with Iran. Last night Iran launched a drone attack on Cyprus as Britain, France and Germany announced they will cooperate with the US to protect themselves.

(davekeating.substack.com)