Ukraine slams Scholz after first call with Putin in two years
Europe • Nov 16, 2024, 9:14 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Germany's Olaf Scholz on Friday of playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the chancellor spoke by phone to the Kremlin chief for the first time in almost two years. Story by Jennie Shin.
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Reporters Without Borders on debunking Russian propaganda and fake news
Europe • 1:49 PM
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In the words of Antoine Bernard, disinformation is "the kingdom of confusion". The director of advocacy and assistance at Reporters Without Borders (RSF) spoke to FRANCE 24 about the organisation's project to fight fake news and analyse the geopolitics o
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At UN climate talks, developing countries blast lack of detail on funding for energy transition
Europe • 1:00 PM
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The draft text for the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, left out how much wealthy nations will pay poorer countries to help them to reduce greenhouse gasses and cope with climate change. The developing world says it needs the $1.3 trillion in c
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Russia targets Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile for first time, Kyiv says
Europe • 10:31 AM
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Russia launched an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at targets in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukraine's air force said. It was the first time that ICBMs have been used by Russia in the conflict. ICBMs are designed to deliver nuclear warheads,
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US says supplying Ukraine with antipersonnel mines will help slow Russian troops
Europe • 7:12 AM
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to "help slow down" the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in th
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Western allies close embassies as Kyiv issues raid alert
Europe • 2:29 AM
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One day after Ukraine for the first time launched US-made missiles deep into Russian territory, air raid sirens rippled across Kyiv in response to online indications that Russia might be preparing a missile and drone attack on the capital.
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