Ukraine

Ukraine

Mariupol escapees 'have to pass through Russian filtration camps'

All men -- and women under 60 -- that want to leave are sent to the camps for questioning, a local told Euronews.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Azov photographer publishes his work just before being taken prisoner

Photographs taken by Mariupol defender besieged for months in the steel plant.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia 'takes full control' of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol

The Russian army says it has "fully liberated" the Azovstal steel plant in the strategic southeastern city after the last Ukrainian soldiers surrendered.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian war crimes soldier

Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs

Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

'The Russians are running': Ukraine troops claim success near Kherson

Euronews International Correspondent Anelise Borges met up with a frontline battalion trying to retake the city of Kherson from Russian control.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia says easing Ukraine ports blockade depends on sanctions review

Moscow's comments follow an appeal by the UN food chief to Vladimir Putin that millions would die around the world because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends martial law

"Our army and all those who defend the state must have all the legal tools to act calmly," Zelenskyy said.

19/05/2022

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Ukrainian soldiers blow up bridge in Luhansk region

Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area.

19/05/2022

Europe News

Finland and Sweden 'meet every NATO requirement', says Biden

Welcoming the two countries' leaders to the White House, Joe Biden said their NATO membership will enhance security. But Turkey has doubled down on its opposition.

19/05/2022

Culture news

Meet the Ukrainian artist painting molotovs in the streets of Kharkiv

International street artist Hamlet Zinkivsky is back in his hometown of Ukraine to fill the war-torn streets of Kharkiv with his artwork. He hopes to inspire the local residents to "fight and defend".

18/05/2022

Ukraine

Defiant locals stand firm amid Russian onslaught in southern Ukraine

"We are confident and stubborn people and we are waiting for them (the Russians) to be kicked out. This is my house. I don’t want to give it to them."

18/05/2022

Ukraine

Uncertainty over the fate of surrendered Mariupol defenders

Ukrainian fighters extracted from Mariupol steelworks have been taken to a former penal colony in Russian-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials hope to exchange them for Russian POWs.

18/05/2022

Ukraine

Russian soldier on trial for war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty

Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder.

18/05/2022

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Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra launch initiative for Ukrainian mothers

The Kalush band launched the #MomsOfUkraine initiative in Lviv, signing the names of their own mothers on a large stand in Rynok Square.

17/05/2022

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Ukrainian town of New York comes under Russian assault

The city of New York in Ukraine was bombed by the Russian army and continues to live with.

17/05/2022

Travel News

This beachside town in Ukraine is now rigged with deadly mines

The once popular destination of Odesa has seen tourist numbers dwindle since 2014. Will the war be the end of tourism forever?

17/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia to interrogate Ukrainian fighters evacuated from Azovstal

After months of resistance, the fighters were taken to areas under Russian control, with the Ukrainian government saying an exchange would be worked out for their return home.

17/05/2022

Tech News

What are the Switchblade 'suicide drones' boosting Ukraine’s arsenal?

The US is working to equip Ukraine with cutting-edge drones that dive-bomb into their targets and can pierce through the armour of tanks.

16/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv troops reach Russian border near Kharkiv

The local governor and the Ukrainian military say troops restored a border marker and sent a message to President Zelenskyy: "Mr. President, we have reached it. We are at the border."

16/05/2022

Culture news

'The support warms our heart': Ukrainians toast Eurovision win

Ukraine’s Eurovision victory came as a boost to morale in a country shaken by war. But some stressed it’s important that concrete help follows suit.

15/05/2022

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Under the skin: Ukrainians embrace tattoos amid patriotic outpouring

Tattoo parlours are busy with customers as many Ukrainians are embracing tattoos amid the ongoing war with Russia.

15/05/2022

Ukraine

We ‘couldn’t find gas’ yesterday: Odesa deals with petrol shortage

We ‘couldn’t find gas’ yesterday. Euronews international correspondent Anelise Borges spoke with some of the residents of Odesa dealing with its petrol shortage

15/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine 'can win' war against Russia — NATO chief Stoltenberg

NATO's secretary general said Russia's offensive was failing, as foreign ministers meeting in Berlin welcomed anticipated membership bids from Finland and Sweden.

15/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine prepares to send bodies of dead Russian soldiers back home

Kyiv, which says it is acting according to international law, accuses Moscow of ignoring repeated offers for the dead Russian troops to be returned.

14/05/2022

Ukraine

'Ukraine wins Battle of Kharkiv' as Russian troops withdraw

"Ukraine appears to have won the Battle of Kharkiv," say US analysts, while the Ukrainian military says Russian forces have been concentrating on pulling troops out.

14/05/2022