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A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.

A letter circulating in the European Parliament raises concerns over potential abuses of quota allocation in the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. The document highlights risks of concentration among major South American agricultural firms, urging stricter control mechanisms as the agreement enters force on 1 May.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, the Iranian ambassador to the UN reaffirmed that Tehran does not attack civilian sites in the Gulf, despite accusations. He indicated that any facility used to target Iran, including in Europe, could become a legitimate military target.

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