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Chernobyl forest fires releasing radioactive pollution, officials warn

Ukrainian officials say the fires were started by Russian shelling in the region.

Ukraine

Ukraine would consider referendum on staying out of NATO - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has told journalists his country could consider a referendum on staying out of NATO -- and staying neutral -- but only after Russian troops withdraw.

Ukraine

Irpin near Kyiv 'liberated' from Russian forces — Ukraine government

Earlier the town's mayor made a similar claim about Irpin in the capital's northwestern suburbs, that was the scene of fierce recent fighting.

USA

US scrambles to clarify Biden's Russia 'regime change' message

The White House, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have been trying to explain Joe Biden's controversial comments about Vladimir Putin and insisting it's not a call for 'regime change.'

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Ukraine

Ukraine: Macron warns against escalation after Biden speech

French President Emmanuel Macron warns against escalation of rhetoric, after Joe Biden appeared to suggest regime change in Russia during a speech - something the White House has had to clarify.

Ukraine

Mariupol residents bury neighbours in makeshift graves

Mariupol residents say chaos is rife in the besieged Ukrainian city as locals bury their neighbours in makeshift graves

Travel News

Ukraine invasion dashes hopes for a tourism revival in Turkey and Cuba

The turquoise beaches of Antalya, Turkey and Varadero, Cuba have long been a magnet for Russian tourists. But this year they look empty, dashing hopes of a buoyant revival for the countries' tourism industries.

Russia

Which are some of the Western firms still operating in Russia?

Many Western companies have stopped their Russian operations to comply with sanctions, but some very recognisable brands are still doing business there - so what's the deal?

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A look back at a month of war in Ukraine

It has been one month since Ukrainians woke up to the sirens and explosions, as Russian forces launched their invasion. Since then Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Mariupol and many other cities have been under constant attack. Here are the strongest moments since February, 24.

Finland

End of the line in Finland for last direct EU-Russia train link

It's the end of the line for a twice-daily service between Helsinki and St Petersburg, the only remaining rail link for Russians travelling to the EU, as the last service arrived in the Finnish capital.

Germany

Germany wants to stop using Russian coal by the end of the year

Germany plans to become independent of Russian coal by the fall and nearly independent of Russian oil by the end of the year.

Ukraine

Macron: France, Greece and Turkey to attempt Mariupol evacuation plan

The French president said the three countries would attempt a "humanitarian operation" to get people out of the besieged city "in the next few days".

Europe Decoded

Traffickers and online trolls target Facebook Ukrainian refugee group

Diana Shore, founder of 'Room for Ukrainians in the UK', has called on social media companies to adopt geolocation software to ensure the safety of Ukrainian refugees online.

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Far from the front, Odesa's residents participate in the war effort

In Odesa, a place for food lovers was transformed into a humanitarian centre, providing food and goods to troops and refugees in need.

Green News

Profits made by fossil fuel firms could be temporarily taxed by the EU

The money the tax generates could be used to help consumers with rising bills and aid the transition to clean energy.

Spain

'I felt dead inside': Russian expat's pain over war in Ukraine

Russian Polyna Korneva, based in Madrid, said she felt 'dead inside' when she learned her relatives back home were in favour of the war.

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Soyuz rocket takes off featuring letter Z

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage Wednesday that it says shows a Soyuz rocket taking off with a Meridian M communications satellite with the letter Z featuring prominently on the rocket, in support of the Russian military operation in Ukraine.

Culture news

Måneskin cancel tour dates in Russia in solidarity with Ukraine

After announced the dates for their world tour, Måneskin have said they will not be going to Russia.

Europe Decoded

New TikTok users exposed to fake news about Russia-Ukraine war, study reveals

A new report by fact-checking group NewsGuard says that new users on TikTok are shown content containing misinformation about the war in Ukraine within 40 minutes of scrolling.

Ukraine

Son speaks of revenge after his father is killed in combat near Kyiv

"We didn’t start [the war] but we will finish it," vowed Artem at the funeral of his father, Yuriy Shabadash.