Ex-CIA chief Petraeus: ‘Real opportunity to help Ukraine and crush Russia’s war economy’
Europe • Nov 15, 2025, 6:08 PM
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In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, former CIA director David Petraeus said Russia’s finances are in a far more dire state than many realise, arguing that there is now “a real opportunity” for the United States and other NATO countries to strengthen Ukraine’s defences and “crush the Russian war economy”. He also shared his views on Syria’s new leadership and the situation in Iraq.
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Russian strikes kill ten people as Zelensky tries to revive peace efforts in Turkey
Europe • 10:53 AM
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Russia pummelled Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 10 people and throwing doubt over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's attempts to "reinvigorate" the peace process with talks in Ankara later Wednesday. Details b
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Zelensky arrives in Turkey, aiming to 're-engage' US in peace efforts
Europe • 10:15 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on Wednesday for talks to revive peace efforts to end the war with Russia, his top aide said, amid uncertainty over whether US special envoy Steve Witkoff would attend. Details by FRANCE 24 corresp
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Russian strikes kill several in west Ukraine as whole country placed on alert
Europe • 7:18 AM
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Russian drone strikes killed several people in west Ukraine and injured dozens in the eastern city of Kharkiv, authorities said on Wednesday, as the whole country was placed under air raid alert. Ukraine's energy ministry said the attacks caused emergenc
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‘Their rights are being violated’: Ukrainian families call for return of their stolen children
Europe • 6:45 AM
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Family members of Ukrainian children deported from Kherson by Russia made a rare public appeal for their return on Monday in Paris. Since the start of its full-scale invasion, Moscow has deported Ukrainian children into Russia, often sending older childr
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