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Ukraine will not allow transit of Russian gas with Azeri label, Zelenskyy says, dashing Slovak hopes
Ukraine will no longer allow the transit of Russian gas through the country's territory after the end of this year, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday after meeting with leaders of the European Union in Brussels.
'They can just take you': Ukrainian soldier faces redeployment to frontlines as Russians advance
In early December, Ukrainian soldier Mykola* discovered he could be among those from his unit redeployed to the frontlines in eastern Ukraine to help resist Russian advances.
Famalicao's Zlobin indefinitely sidelined with kidney injury sustained at Braga
Famalicao keeper Ivan Zlobin has been hospitalised and sidelined indefinitely after suffering a kidney injury during Monday's 3-3 draw at Braga, the Portuguese top-flight club said.
A dangerous fascination on the dark web, and an illicit package from China which left a young man dead
Harry Durose had been through some terrible times. His young life had been blighted by drugs and mental health problems, but he was beginning to talk about his future.
NATO wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any Russia peace talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has emphasised the importance of discussing strategies to strengthen Ukraine in case of any future peace talks with Russia.
Janis Timma, former NBA prospect, dead at 32
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Hundreds of North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, says US
Several hundred North Korean troops have been killed or injured fighting for Russia against Ukraine, a senior US military official has said.