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Ukraine, l'Europe contre la paix ?

Le Monde Diplomatique

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July 11, 2026

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Plus de quatre ans après le début de l'offensive russe en Ukraine, aucun belligérant ne semble en mesure de l'emporter. Car ni l'un ni l'autre ne peut perdre cette guerre, dans laquelle ils ont englouti tant d'hommes et de moyens. Mais on ne fait pas la paix avec ses amis. Retrouver le chemin () / Ukraine, Russie, Diplomatie

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DW News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia closes border rail crossings amid Baltic tensions | DW News

Russia has suspended rail traffic through seven border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia, without publicly explaining why. The closures affect one of the few remaining direct transport links between Russia and the European Union. The move comes amid rising tensions in the Baltic region and growing concerns about Russian military activity near NATO borders. Is this simply a transport decision - or a signal of something bigger? #dwcurrentaffairs #russia #border For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

CNN

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· Jul 1, 2026

Putin admits 'problems persist' as Ukraine strikes deeper into Russia

Ukraine said on Tuesday it hit one of Russia’s largest satellite communication centers for the second time in just over a week, as Kyiv ramps up long-range drone attacks to pressure the Kremlin to end its four-year-old war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov slammed Kyiv for the attack in the Moscow region, telling journalists on Tuesday that “civilians are suffering, children are dying.” 0:00 The drone edge that Ukraine has over Russia 2:45 How big of a deal are these strikes deep in Russian territory? 6:23 Will Zelenskyy's 'long-range sanctions' bring Putin to the table? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Russia #Ukraine #News

Intel Slava

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· Jun 22, 2026

🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russia launches strikes on Kyiv &

— Russia launches strikes on Kyiv Dnipropetrovsk regions A strike was reported on Kyiv region. Minutes later, a second strike hit the settlement of Samar in Dnipropetrovsk region.@IntelSlava

Sputnik

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russian Army Liberates Novoskelevatoye in Dnepropetrovsk Region

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Units of the Russian Vostok battlegroup took control of the village of Novoskelevatoye in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russian defence ministry says its forces shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight

Ukrainian strikes on targets inside Russia have disrupted fuel supplies, the Russian Ministry of Defence says, as attacks on energy infrastructure continue. Earlier on Friday, the Kremlin announced plans to expand a buffer zone along the border with Ukraine, presented as a measure to curb cross-border fire. The developments underscore pressure on supply chains and public services and point to heightened security around critical facilities and transport corridors. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UkraineWar #Moscow #Kremlin #BufferZone #UkraineStrikes #FuelSupplies #EnergyInfrastructure #RussianDefence

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Related coverage for "Ukraine, l'Europe contre la paix ?": DW News — Russia closes border rail crossings amid Baltic tensions | DW News. CNN — Putin admits 'problems persist' as Ukraine strikes deeper into Russia. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russia launches strikes on Kyiv &. Sputnik — Russian Army Liberates Novoskelevatoye in Dnepropetrovsk Region. Al Jazeera English — Russian defence ministry says its forces shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight