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Moscow will only accept full NATO expansion ban, officials say

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov allayed Western fears over an invasion of Ukraine but also said that Moscow expects firm guarantees from NATO and the West that the alliance will stop its eastwards expansion.

Russia

In pictures: Russian Christians plunge into icy water to mark Epiphany

Most people take the plunge at midnight or on the day of the feast itself, which falls on January 19, after priests have blessed the water.

Art

Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov makes it to Germany after ban

Serebrennikov said last Friday he had "no idea" why he had been allowed travel to Hamburg after being confined to Moscow for years.

Russia

Russia shortens COVID-19 isolation to 7 days as cases surge

Russian authorities are shortening the required isolation period for people infected with COVID-19 from 14 to seven days amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.

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Russia

COVID-19: Russia's capital Moscow braces for Omicron 'storm'

Health authorities warn Moscow will be the first to face the Omicron "storm" forecasted between late January amd early February.

Art

Russian artist arrested after symbolic dirty protest near memorial

According to a contemporary art gallery in Moscow, the chilly log is a protest about the council being slow to clear snow.

Russia

Russian denies US allegation it's creating a pretext to invade Ukraine

US officials had warned on Friday that Russia could frame Ukraine as an aggressor ahead of an invasion.

Russia

'Don't be afraid': Alexei Navalny marks a year since Russia return

Navalny said that he had "no regrets" about his return to Moscow from Berlin, despite his incarceration.

Sweden

Sweden redeploys troops to the island of Gotland near Russia

Sweden reinforces its military presence on the island of Gotland, which is the closest part of the country to Russia.

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New equipment centre opens for Russian Olympians

President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov on Friday attended the opening of the new equipment centre for Russian Olympians.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Ukraine talks fall flat and David Sassoli dies

High-level discussions between the US, Russia and NATO dominated headlines and failed to de-escalate the situation with Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelenskyy invites Biden and Putin to trilateral talks

A series of high-level talks this week over Russia's military buildup along the border with Ukraine has failed to bring any resolution.

Ukraine

Ukrainian government websites down after 'massive' cyberattack

“Be afraid and expect the worst. This is for your past, present and future," a message on the websites read.

World News

Euroviews. The West must not buckle under Russian threats, now or ever | View

The United States must not abandon its principles, its allies or its partners, in exchange for talks with Russia, writes William Alberque.

Europe News

Nord Stream 2 future dependent on Russian action on Ukraine

The natural gas pipeline was completed in September, but is currently awaiting approval from both German and European regulators.

People

Russia celebrates Shamanism at annual Snow Sculpture Festival

Sculptors from across Russia embraced the cold in Novosibirsk at the annual Siberia Snow Sculpture Festival

Europe News

US urges Russia to make 'smart choice' to reduce Ukraine tensions

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman tells Euronews that it's up to President Putin to choose "diplomacy as opposed to deterrence".

Ukraine

Ukrainian army reservists train amid border tensions with Russia

Last summer, Ukraine's president established the reservist units to help defend the country in the event of a Russian invasion.

Ukraine

Russia and NATO meet as Moscow and Washington harden Ukraine stances

Ahead of Russia-NATO talks in Brussels on Wednesday and an OSCE meeting in Vienna on Thursday, Washington and Moscow both ruled out concessions or quick results.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: President appoints new PM as Russia-led troops to withdraw

President Tokayev named ex-finance minister Alikhan Smailov as PM and also promised to conduct reforms, rein in inflation, and boost wages after a week of deadly unrest.