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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire following Saudi Arabia talks
Talks in Saudi Arabia have led to Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire, while the United States announced it would immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing and resume its security assistance to Ukraine.
Following discussions with the Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. moved to restore intelligence cooperation and security aid to Ukraine, according to a statement on the Ukrainian President's website. Kyiv, in turn, consented to a 30-day ceasefire.
Officials from both …
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Hungarian FM: Ukrainian drone strike disrupts Russian oil flow via Druzhba pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline operations were suspended following an attack by Ukrainian drones. According to Szijjártó, repair works are currently underway, and crude oil supplies from Russia to Hungary are expected to resume later today, reports Telex.
He noted that the attack had damaged one of the pipeline’s measuring stations and mentioned his conversation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who confirmed that transit …
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France opposes demilitarization of Ukraine amid key security discussions in Paris
A pivotal meeting is underway in Paris to establish the foundational security guarantees for Ukraine, according to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. France's leadership has ruled out the demilitarization of the Ukrainian military, with the Ukrainian armed forces viewed as the primary guarantor of Ukraine's security.
The French Defense Ministry highlights that military leaders from over 30 countries are gathering in Paris to discuss what Europe and the West can offer to support Ukraine …
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Saudi Arabia poised to invest in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction efforts
Saudi Arabia could become a key player in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. According to agreements reached during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the two leaders committed to strengthening investment cooperation.
Ukraine is eager to boost collaborations in economic, trade, and energy sectors, inviting Saudi investment in its recovery. The Crown Prince confirmed intentions to invest in Ukraine's future.
Saudi …
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Hungarian government faces backlash over controversial Facebook post on Ukraine's EU aspirations
A recent post on the Hungarian government's official Facebook page stirred up controversy after declaring that keeping Ukraine alive "should not happen". However, it was soon taken down, reports Magyar Hang.
During a speech at the opening of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's image and excerpts from his speech were shared in a post by the government. "The European Union wants to keep Ukraine alive, it will fund the million-strong Ukrainian army, and …