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Russia is planning to restrict cryptos but not outright ban them

Russia's President Putin said this week there are "certain risks" associated with cryptocurrencies but also said there are "competitive advantages" in crypto mining.

World

'Russia has no plans to invade Ukraine or any other country'

Claims that Moscow is about to invade Ukraine are a "bluff", Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's ambassador to the EU, told Euronews.

Germany

German prosecutors charge Russian scientist with alleged spying

The suspect is accused of passing information on European rockets to Russian intelligence.

World News

Ukraine tones down threat of Russia's military drills near its border

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the goal of the drill was to train safe manoeuvring in areas with heavy shipping, establish communications, and organise air defence at sea.

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Italy

Italian business leaders hold video meeting with Vladimir Putin

The meeting came despite tensions over Ukraine, which have seen Western powers threaten sanctions against Russia in the event of an attack by Moscow.

Europe News

Russian ambassador calls fears of invasion 'bluff' and 'hysterical'

"Russia has no plans to invade either Ukraine or any other country," Vladimir Chizhov tells Euronews, adding that "winter is not yet over."

Russia

Russia sanctions package for invading Ukraine 'includes Nord Stream 2'

Germany's top diplomat told the Bundestag on Thursday that Russia is facing "massive consequences" in case of aggression against Ukraine.

Culture news

'Navalny': Inside Sundance 2022's shock Novichok documentary debut

Attendees were welcomed the last-minute mystery showing depicting imprisoned opposition leader Navalny's remarkable fight for justice.

World News

US, Europe plan for any cutoff of Russian natural gas

The US and Europe have said they would impose punishing sanctions against Russia in the event of a military incursion into Ukraine, raising fears Moscow could cut off gas delivery to Europeans.

Europe Decoded

How could the EU respond if Russia invades Ukraine?

Moscow’s continuing escalation of the situation at the border with Ukraine means Brussels is having to weigh up its options in the event of an attack.

Russia

Russia adds Alexei Navalny to list of 'terrorists and extremists'

The decision means Navalny and his aides have had their bank accounts frozen.

Europe News

EU reaffirms unity in Ukraine-Russia crisis amid reports of division

Josep Borrell said the bloc is "well advanced" in preparing sanctions in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine.

Ukraine

UK says Russia plotting to install pro-Moscow government in Ukraine

The UK government says it has intelligence information that Moscow is looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv, a claim Russia has dismissed as nonsense.

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Ukraine demo calls for de-escalation of tension

Demonstrators formed a human chain in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Saturday for the annual Unity Day, which marks the anniversary of the country's unification

Ukraine

US sends first military aid shipment to Ukraine amid Russia standoff

Washington says it has sent "close to 200,000 pounds of lethal aid" to Kyiv to bolster Ukraine's defences, and has praised the Baltic states for pledging missiles.

Russia

Russia: Omicron cases triple in 10 days, authorities ponder measures

Friday's daily tally 49,513 new infections -- the highest in the pandemic -- was higher by more than 49,513 new infections compared the previous day.

Russia

Iran isn't seeking nuclear weapons, president tells Russian Duma

In a speech to Russia's State Duma, Raisi said Iran was serious about reaching an agreement to limit its nuclear programme, but would not agree to anything less than its "rights".

Money

Russia's central bank proposes ban on crypto use and mining

Energy consumption has been cited as a reason for a potential ban in Russia, the world's third-largest crypto mining hub.

Switzerland

US to respond to Russia's NATO demands 'next week', Lavrov says

These new talks, which seek to de-escalate the crisis at the Ukrainian border, come 11 days after a first round of discussions in the Swiss city yielded little result.

USA

Joe Biden predicts Russia will invade Ukraine, warns Putin

A series of high-levels talks held earlier this month between Russia and Washington and NATO failed to produce any breakthough.