Europe admits it lags behind Ukraine in drone warfare. EU now races to build a “drone wall” after Russian drones hit Poland & Romania, FT. Von der Leyen: build it with Ukraine, developed together, deployed together. Backed by €6bn to scale Kyiv’s tech into EU production. 1/
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Ukraine needs $50bn 2026 budget support, Europe leads after US refusal
Ukraine needs $50bn in 2026 budget support beyond military aid, with Europe covering most after U.S. refusal. German Chancellor Merz backed EU Commission plans, citing Berlin’s tight budget and EU’s limited lending capacity. 3/
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EU debates Ukraine loan repayment linked to Russian damages and asset seizure
Von der Leyen said Ukraine loans need repayment only if Russia pays damages. Washington urges use of frozen principal, not just profits as in 2024’s $50B loan. Belgium, Germany and France warn seizure exceeds law and risks euro’s reserve currency role. 2/
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EU plans €170bn frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loans
FT: Brussels plans to use €170bn of Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine "reparation loans" without seizure. Options: invest Russian cash at Euroclear in zero-interest EU bonds or channel funds via a special vehicle. €170bn of €194bn assets at Euroclear now sit as cash. 1/
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Russia tears children from families
Tearing children from their families and deporting them to re-education camps is beyond description. We will not let Russia weaponize childhood itself. We are also going to make it easier to sanction individuals involved in the abduction and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
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Proposal to sanction international supporters of the Russian military-industrial complex
Our message is clear:
if you enable Russia’s war and try to dodge our sanctions, you will face the consequences. Today, we propose listing significant actors in third countries like China that are providing support to the Russian military industrial complex. -
New restrictions to cut Russian supplies
We must cut off supplies to Russia’s military industry so it can’t feed its war machine. We’re adding more chemicals, metal components, salts, and ores to our export bans and tightening export controls on entities from Russia as well as China and India.
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Umerov: Russia aims for 1000 attacks per day by end of year
Umerov: Russia wants to increase the number of attacks to 1000 per day by end of year
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Former Tax Official Bambizov Faces Second Suspicion in Detention
Arrested former tax official Bambizov was informed of a second suspicion while in pre-trial detention. https://ift.tt/xMZjyBN #liga #news
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Russia Appoints Traitor to Lead Offensive on Kupyansk
Russia has appointed a traitor from the Kharkiv region to lead the offensive on Kupyansk – Ukrainian Armed Forces spokesperson https://ift.tt/7Xso9QP #liga #news