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Russia extends the battlefield to its history books EU

As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm his chosen narrative of Russia’s place in the world. The new books include a glorified account of Russia’s history, derision aimed at its enemies and justifications for the invasion of Ukraine.

? Live: Russia downed three drones en route to Moscow, says mayor EU

Russian defences shot down three drones in the western regions of Moscow, Kaluga and Tver, authorities said on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is planning to meet this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is likely to head by armored train to Vladivostok to discuss the possibility of Pyongyang supplying Moscow with weapons. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

A view of damage at a site in Odesa that was hit amid Russian drone attacks (Picture: reuters)

Ukraine has claimed a Russian drone fell and detonated on the territory ofRomania on Monday during an overnight attack on Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Danube river.

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A man was arrested by officers at the scene in the city of Malmö

This is the disturbing moment a man was wrestled to the ground by police during the latest Quran burning incident in Scandinavia.

Salwan Momika, a refugee living in Stockholm, has been making headlines over his repeated acts of desecration of the book, causing a diplomatic row between many Muslim countries and Sweden.

A large police presence was on site at Värnhemstorget, a main square in the city of Malmö, today where he again set fire to the Quran.

At least 200 people gathered – most protesting against his actions – after he was given permission by authorities, according to local media.

Several attempts were made by the crowd to approach Momika, resulting in the demonstration ending earlier than planned. 

Footage from SVT showed officers wrestling with a man before he was detained and taken away.

It was not immediately clear if he was a supporter of the Quran burning or from the counter-protesters.

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