Kosovo closes two of four border crossings with Serbia after protests
Kosovo’s Interior Ministry blamed the closures on ‘masked extremists’ blocking traffic into Serbia.
Zelenskyy urges Ukraine allies to allow long-range weapons use in Russia
Ukrainian president seeks to rally more support at meeting of key backers as the United States pledges an additional $250m in aid.
Ukraine military chief says Kursk offensive working, Russia advance stalled
Oleksandr Syrskii admits Pokrovsk situation ‘most problematic’ but insists Kursk offensive having intended effect.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov hits out at ‘misguided’ arrest
Tech founder says French authorities are putting innovation at risk in first public comments since his detention.
Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets
Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.
Houthis release video of attack on Red Sea oil tanker
Yemen’s Houthis have released video showing the armed group detonating explosives on the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker last week. The ship is currently stranded in the Red Sea and the US military says it may be leaking oil.
France’s Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
French leader denies inviting tech founder to France or having prior knowledge of his visit.
EU’s top diplomat seeks sanctions against Israeli ministers
Josep Borrell urges 27 member states to back measures against those accused of fomenting ‘hatred’ towards Palestinians.
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