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The Kremlin has commented on Donald Trump's decision to boost weapons shipments heading to Ukraine. Elsewhere, the EU has failed to approve a new sanctions package on Russia. Follow the latest below.

Vladimir Putin has announced plans to cut military spending in the long-term due to inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, Ukraine says its special forces have carried out a successful long-range ...