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Zelensky Condemns 'Russian Terror' as Missiles Hit Kyiv

Russian missile attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday killed four people, including one in Kyiv, and wounded 27 others in the capital, officials reported. Ukrainian President Zelensky strongly condemned the 'Russian terror' campaign following this new round of missile strikes. Russia targeted Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv with a barrage of ...

French FM Hails Poland's 'Return' to the European Scene

Poland is "back" on the European scene, France's foreign minister said on Monday, calling for Paris, Warsaw and Berlin to work together on EU reforms and aiding Ukraine. "Poland is back in Europe and with that, the hope of moving forward on essential European reforms for our citizens," Minister Stéphane Séjourné said during a visit to ...

US Announces Fresh Sanctions Against Russia Over Navalny's Death

The United States is set to unveil new sanctions against Russia on Friday in response to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison. This action comes as several European governments have called in Russian diplomats amidst the escalating tensions. The United States will announce fresh sanctions on Russia on Friday over the death in ...

Poland: Russia Breaches Airspace, Air Defense Systems Activated

After a Russian missile breached its airspace as part of increased attacks on Ukraine on Sunday, Poland said that it will demand an explanation from Moscow and has activated its air defense systems. Poland said on Sunday that it would demand an explanation from Moscow after a Russian cruise missile fired at towns in western Ukraine and ...

Poland Beat Wales on 'Cruel' Penalties to Qualify for Euro 2024

Wales manager Rob Page expressed his disappointment as his team narrowly missed out on securing a spot in Euro 2024 after Poland clinched victory in a penalty shootout in Cardiff on Tuesday. In a tense match that ended in a goalless draw, Leeds winger Dan James' missed penalty proved decisive as Poland secured a place in Group D alongside France, ...

France, Germany, and Poland Targeted by Russian Disinformation

France, Germany, and Poland have become "permanent" targets for Russian disinformation attacks in the run-up to European Parliament elections this week, a senior EU official said on Tuesday. The European Union has repeatedly warned heading towards the June 6-9 vote that Russia would ramp up disinformation campaigns in the 27-country bloc. "There ...

Poland Striker Worries Worsen as Lewandowski Limps Off Before Euro 2024

Poland's talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski came off injured on Monday after 32 minutes as the team won their last Euro 2024 warm-up 2-1 against Turkey in Warsaw. His strike partner in Hellas Verona's Karol Swiderski had already left the field after hurting his right ankle celebrating scoring the goal that gave Poland a 12th-minute ...

Euro-2024: Weghorst Snatches Winner for Netherlands Against Poland

Substitute Wout Weghorst snatched a late winner for the Netherlands in a 2-1 victory over Poland on Sunday in their opening Euro 2024 clash. The Burnley striker, who burst into life at the 2022 World Cup, once again brought his best game to the big stage in Hamburg as Poland looked to have frustrated their opponents, despite injured striker ...

Euro-2024: Today's Matches

For the first time in Euro-2024, four matches will take place on the same day, Tuesday, to close out groups C and D. Winning, and by the widest margin possible, is the straightforward equation for the French team, which faces Poland in a rematch of the last World Cup round of 16, won 3-1 by Les Bleus. Strong defensively but too clumsy in front of ...

Russia Frees US Reporter in Major Prisoner Swap with West

Jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin murder were among two dozen prisoners freed Thursday in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. The prisoners were flown to Turkey's capital Ankara from Russia, the United States, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway and Belarus under the ...

Poland Declares Airspace Violation After Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Poland's army stated on Monday that the NATO country's airspace was violated, probably by a drone, after deadly Russian strikes battered Ukraine. A Russian barrage hit Ukraine with more than 100 missiles and around 100 drones, including in its western regions, killing at least four people and targeting its energy infrastructure. During the ...