French intelligence chief warns of more ‘violent, hostile action’ after Leipzig drone attack – POLITICO

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the government was “working intensively” to identify who was behind the failed attack, which has not yet been attributed to anyone. Berthon did not mention Russia in her remarks about Leipzig, but said earlier in her speech that “the hardening of Russia’s posture was a major element [of concern].” […]

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Hungary declares Russia a ‘threat’, breaking with Orbán policy – POLITICO

“Hungary condemns Russian military aggression and fully supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders,” the document reads. It also recognizes Kyiv’s right to self-defense and backs negotiations toward “sustainable peace and long-term security guarantees.” Magyar has steadily shifted Budapest’s foreign policy since ousting Orbán this spring. He moved to repair ties […]

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Musk receives Ukraine’s Order of Freedom from Zelenskyy – POLITICO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded his country’s Order of Freedom to Elon Musk Wednesday, amid efforts to persuade Musk to expand access to his Starlink network. Zelenskyy’s presidential decree praises Musk for “protecting people’s lives and freedom, and developing relations between the peoples of Ukraine and the United States of America.” Musk’s Starlink satellite […]

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