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Russia extends the battlefield to its history books EU

As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm his chosen narrative of Russia’s place in the world. The new books include a glorified account of Russia’s history, derision aimed at its enemies and justifications for the invasion of Ukraine.

? Live: Russia downed three drones en route to Moscow, says mayor EU

Russian defences shot down three drones in the western regions of Moscow, Kaluga and Tver, authorities said on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is planning to meet this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is likely to head by armored train to Vladivostok to discuss the possibility of Pyongyang supplying Moscow with weapons. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Another Russian mercenary group shows discontent with the Kremlin: ‘A sign of more to come’ EU

At the end of August, Ukraine declared it had finally managed to pierce Russia’s first line of defence after retaking the small village of Robotyne in Ukraine’s south. This key advance coincided with a Russian mercenary group’s threat to stop fighting on Russia’s behalf on the front lines of the village and could be a sign of more anti-Kremlin sentiment brewing among those fighting for Moscow.

A view of damage at a site in Odesa that was hit amid Russian drone attacks (Picture: reuters)

Ukraine has claimed a Russian drone fell and detonated on the territory ofRomania on Monday during an overnight attack on Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube river.

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Several arrested in Sweden over new Quran burning EU

Swedish police have arrested two people and detained around 10 others after a violent riot broke out at a protest involving a burning of the Quran. Organised by Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, its the latest incident among protests which have sparked outrage across the Middle East.

? Live: No new grain deal until West meets Russia’s demands, says Putin EU

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow’s demands to facilitate Russian agricultural exports. Putin made the statement after talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Russian port city of Sochi. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).