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The European Union will affirm its condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, irrespective of President Vladimir Putin’s attendance. EU officials stress the necessity of addressing global challenges exacerbated by the war, maintaining a firm stance against Russia’s actions.

Russia launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, killing two and injuring 23 ahead of President Zelenskyy’s address at the UN. The strikes damaged buildings, ignited fires, and disrupted the city’s rail network, prompting warnings from Ukrainian officials as attacks escalate across the region.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko commented on his relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, highlighting a joking rivalry over their reputations as dictators.

Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party claims a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, raising concerns of intensified military aggression amid fraud allegations.

Vladimir Putin has been ridiculed for his online voting skills during Russia’s State Duma elections, with social media users commenting on his struggle with technology.

Portuguese prosecutors have launched an inquiry into the death of Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha, found dead in the Algarve while on a work trip.

Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of gas masks to Russian families, lifting a ban in place since 1992 amidst rising tensions with NATO and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson this spring was reportedly funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, raising security concerns among experts.

Marine Le Pen will deliver her first campaign speech on Sunday in Hénin-Beaumont as she relaunches her bid for the 2027 presidential election. Currently leading the polls with 34% support, Le Pen faces internal party tensions and controversies, including criticism over aid to Ukraine and a scandal involving racist comments by a police officer associated with the National Rally.

The French government has aligned with Slovakia to advocate for the delisting of Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, intensifying tensions among member states. Usmanov, under sanctions since 2022, is seen as closely linked to the Kremlin, prompting concerns over motivations behind the push for his removal.