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Sanna Marin: 'We will survive Russia's blackmail and the long winter'

Speaking before the European Parliament, the Finnish Prime Minister discussed the Ukraine war, the energy crisis and the rule of law.

Ukraine

IAEA chief pushes for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'safety zone' deal

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi has started consultations with Ukraine and Russia for his idea of a “nuclear safety and security protection zone” around the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

My Europe Series

Russia's war in Ukraine is causing concern in Bosnia. Here's why

For some Bosnians, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a painful reminder of their war experience in the 1990s.

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Ukraine reclaims Russia-occupied areas

Ukraine says it has liberated 3000km2 of territory in the east of the country, with Russian soldiers abandoning equipment as they retreat.

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Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's last operating reactor switched off

Europe's largest nuclear plant has been reconnected to Ukraine's electricity grid, allowing engineers to shut down its last operational reactor in an attempt to avoid a radiation disaster as fighting rages in the area.

Ukraine

Ukrainian advance in the east took Russia by surprise, say authorities

Despite being tight-lipped about the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the Kyiv forces are making progress in their push towards the east of the country.

World News

The most memorable images from this week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most important photographs that hit the headlines this week.

Sport

Bosnia's plan to play football friendly with Russia causes furore

The decision to play the match with Russia was made by the Association's urgency committee in an emergency session on Friday, with five votes for and one against.

Tech News

Musk cited fears of 'World War III' to get out of Twitter deal

“Putin's speech tomorrow is extremely important. It won’t make sense to buy Twitter if we’re heading into World War III,” Musk said in a text message.

Europe Decoded

Russia has turned off Nord Stream 1. Here's what it means for the EU.

The energy crisis could last up to four years.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin's new foreign policy, tensions at nuclear plant

Ukraine war: Putin approves new foreign policy, tensions mount at nuclear plant, American actors sanctioned by Russia

Europe News

Brussels sets out plans to restrict visas for Russian nationals

The proposed guidelines by Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson come less than a week after EU foreign ministers backed the motion at an informal meeting in Prague.

Culture news

Sean Penn and Ben Stiller banned from Russia

Russia imposed personal sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to US sanctions against Russians stemming from the war in Ukraine.

World

The only path to peace is victory, says Ukraine's Tymoshenko

There can be no peace in Ukraine without victory on the battlefield, former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko has told the Estoril Conference in Portugal.

Europe News

Liz Truss: EU stress Ukraine cooperation but Brexit still looms

Brussels said it hoped for "new beginnings" but made clear its position on Brexit "has not changed one iota."

World News

Euro hits a 20-year low against the US dollar

Another week and yet more pain for the euro. The single European currency was trading below 99 US cents this morning - it's lowest value in 20 years

Ukraine

Alleged white phosphorous attack by Russia on Ukrainian village

Sixteen houses were destroyed by Russian airstrikes overnight on Saturday in the Ukrainian village of Bezruky, with Ukrainian officials claiming that Russia had used cluster phosphorous munitions to target civilian infrastructure.

My Europe Series

How Gorbachev’s dream of liberal, European Russia failed

The death of the eighth and final president of the Soviet Union has sparked debates that are particularly relevant now when Russia is involved in the invasion of its western neighbour.

My Europe Series

How tensions over the Ukraine war are flaring up in Germany

Ukrainians and Russian speakers both say they have suffered threats and violence since the war began six months ago.

Ukraine

Russian shelling forced nuclear reactor to shut down, says Energoatom

The reactor came offline early on Thursday after the emergency system kicked in, Ukrainian authorities said.

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