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Counteroffensive continues as clean-up begins in recaptured Lyman

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Russia's war in Ukraine.

04/10/2022

Culture news

Cassandra: a new play fights for Ukraine's national identity on stage

In a dramatic new translation of Lesia Ukrainka's 1908 play, Cassandra presents themes of war, occupation and truth in ways that resonate with Putin's senseless war.

04/10/2022

Culture news

Ukrainian TV 'reconfigured' to Russian channels in occupied areas

Russia's army announced Tuesday that Russian television channels were available for "free" in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson.

03/10/2022

Ukraine

Russian Duma confirms annexation of four Ukrainian regions

The lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, has endorsed the annexation of four partially occupied Ukrainian regions to Russia

03/10/2022

Ukraine

Russia accused of detaining head of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russian forces blindfolded and detained the head of Europe’s largest nuclear plant, according to Ukraine’s nuclear power provider, reigniting long-simmering fears over the plant's security.

01/10/2022

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Dead and burnt, Ukrainian civilians lie slain after Russian retreat

At least 11 civilians met violent deaths on an exposed section of road as defeated Russian forces retreated from the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Kupiansk.

01/10/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces 'partially surround' strategic city in the east

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

30/09/2022

Ukraine

Nearly half of Russians feel 'anxiety, fear, horror' over mobilisation

Thousands of draft-age men have tried to leave Russia, while protests have been held -- and quickly broken up by police -- in dozens of cities.

30/09/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin to annex four Ukrainian regions on Friday

Here's our latest round-up of key developments in the Ukraine war.

29/09/2022

Ukraine

'Tired of crying': Couple look to future despite missile-damaged home

Anastasia and Roman Akulenko left their Irpin home with two daughters running for their lives. Today they are back to Irpin and hold on to the hope of living in their home again one day.

29/09/2022

Ukraine

Western leaders slam 'referendum' results and other Ukraine stories

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening related to the war in Ukraine this Wednesday.

28/09/2022

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The Russian strikes cut off electricity to much of Kharkiv in Ukraine.

Russia fired a salvo of missiles at Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv, overnight, hitting a railroad yard and knocking out power to more than 18,000 homes.

28/09/2022

Culture news

Eurovision 2023: final host cities revealed - Glasgow or Liverpool?

Eurovision 2023: it's either Liverpool or Glasgow... What's your pick?

27/09/2022

Ukraine

Russians flee abroad to avoid mobilisation — and other key stories

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening related to the war in Ukraine this Tuesday.

27/09/2022

Ukraine

Here's how fast Russia could annex 15% of Ukraine after 'referendums'

Russia would be annexing at least 90,000 square km - an area around the size of Hungary or Portugal.

27/09/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Seven key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine this Monday.

26/09/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: 'Sham referendums' continue in Moscow-held regions

Moscow-occupied parts of Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia have begun voting in "referendums" to decide whether to become part of Russia or not.

25/09/2022

Culture news

It's Jewish New Year: but what is Rosh Hashanah?

Seem a few months too early? Learn about how the Hebrew calendar celebrates its new year in September.

25/09/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russia mobilises and possible new sanctions discussed

State of the Union is our weekly show from Brussels to bring you the top stories of the week.

23/09/2022

Ukraine

'I'm just 33 kilos': Frontline villages going hungry amid Ukraine war

Galina, 75, fought back tears as she described going without food during months of heavy fighting near her village in Ukraine.

23/09/2022