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Ukrainians celebrate uneasy Easter as fear looms of Russian attacks

As the Eastern Orthodox faithful celebrate Easter on Sunday, the holiday is a sombre occasion in the country at war.

Ukraine

What happened in the Ukraine war on Sunday?

On the 60th day since the Russian invasion began, a number of international organisations and political and religious leaders urged Russia to declare a truce and allow civilians to evacuate from Mariupol.

Russia

Russian economy suffers sanctions blow despite Kremlin's denial

A closer look shows that the sanctions are taking a bite out of Russia’s economy, which is expected to contract at least 15% this year.

Ukraine

'We're really proud of our children': Family of six escapes Mariupol

A family of six walked for more than five days to reach a train station in Zaporizhzhia, fleeing the Russian missiles after living in their basement for two months.

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Money

EU sees a way to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions

Russian president Vladimir Putin had decreed in March that all payments for oil and gas must be made in roubles after the West imposed sanctions.

Tech News

Ukraine PoW YouTube video removed over alleged war rules breach

The video of a British man captured by Russian forces was first highlighted by a UK lawmaker in the House of Commons.

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Ukrainian village faces a churchless Easter

There will be no Orthodox Easter service this Sunday at the church of Lukashivka, a village in northern Ukraine.

Ukraine

Life starts to return to the streets of Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Residents are starting to return to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and people are back on the streets attempting to get back to something resembling a normal life.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy would meet with Putin 'to end the war'

Speaking at a press conference inside a Kyiv metro station on Saturday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he 'wasn't afraid' of meeting his Russian counterpart.

Germany

Olaf Scholz faces growing criticism over handling of Ukraine war

Unlike many NATO countries which are sending heavy weaponry to Ukraine, Germany still refuses, despite direct requests from Ukrainian officials.

Tech News

Ukraine postal service hit by cyberattack after Moskva stamp released

The stamp shows a Ukrainian soldier giving a rude gesture to a Russian warship and comes in the wake of the sinking of the Russian flagship Moskva.

Ukraine

Moscow accused of forcibly deporting thousands of civilians to Russia

Ukraine claims Putin's forces have relocated hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to Russia, leaving behind anxious friends and relatives trying to trace them.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: New Russian offensive & fears of a global food crisis

The Kremlin claimed victory in the city of Mariupol following weeks of bombardment.

Europe Decoded

How China's Ukraine stance may be final straw for eastern EU countries

China sent a special representative to Central and Eastern European countries this week to bolster relations, frayed by the conflict in Ukraine. Was it too little too late?

Ukraine

'Hell is what's happening there': Escapees on life back in Mariupol

"Hell is what's happening there [Mariupol], it's not possible to just retell it."

Tech News

Ukrainian man tracks 'looted' AirPods to follow Russian troops

"Thanks to technology, I know where my AirPods are now. It was looted by Russian Orcs from my home," said Vitaliy Semenets.

Money

Could Russia's frozen assets cover the rebuilding of war-torn Ukraine?

Financial aid sent by the US and Europe is "only the beginning of what Ukraine will need to rebuild," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.

Ukraine

Ukraine blames Russian shelling for sabotaging Mariupol evacuations

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says 120,000 civilians are trapped in Mariupol. On Thursday Ukraine said none could be evacuated due to Russian shelling.

Nigeria

Nigerians fleeing Ukraine war 'freed from Polish detention camps'

The Nigerian government says at least six Nigerian nationals are still waiting for asylum applications to be processed.

My Europe Series

From Pushkin to Gagarin, Ukraine removes Russia one symbol at a time

A statue of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was removed in April. Now other parts of Ukraine are questioning why Soviet-era monuments remain.

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