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The Council of the European Union sanctioned four individuals this morning for hybrid manipulation and foreign interference on behalf of Russia. Their assets will be frozen, and EU citizens are prohibited from funding them.

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Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed ongoing communications with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings. The European Commission has requested clarification amid rising political tensions ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.

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This morning, energy costs are surging due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. European Union leaders are convening in Brussels amid concerns over rising grocery prices and security implications.

Tens of thousands of cattle are being culled in Russia amid fears of a bioweapons leak from the Vector State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology. Farmers protest the lack of transparency as authorities cite various health concerns. Further developments are anticipated.

Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin lawyer, has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in St Petersburg after denouncing Vladimir Putin as a ‘war criminal, liar, and thief’. This significant shift in rhetoric raises concerns about dissent within Putin’s elite. Further developments are awaited.

Volodymyr Zelensky warns of deepening ties between Iran and Russia, saying the regimes are “brothers in hatred” and weapons. He highlighted their cooperation in deploying Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine. Zelensky calls for united action to counter this threat.

Russia has limited mobile internet access in major cities, including Moscow and St Petersburg, for over a week. Residents have turned to walkie-talkies and paper maps to communicate. These restrictions follow a new law allowing the FSB to order telecom shutdowns. Stay updated on further developments.

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At least four people were killed and 15 wounded in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv region, targeting energy infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing in various regions as both sides report frontline advancements.

An unedited video of Vladimir Putin’s coughing fit was mistakenly released by the Kremlin, revealing a rare moment of vulnerability. Kremlin spokesperson Alexander Yushanev termed it a ‘weekend mistake’. For further insights into Putin’s health, read on.

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This morning, Europe is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict, as crude oil prices surge over $100 per barrel, impacting economic stability across the region.