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Ukraine

Six new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine today

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

06/12/2022

Economy

Hungary blocks €18 billion in aid for Ukraine and deepens rift with EU

The approval of the €18 billion in financial aid for Ukraine requires unanimity among the 27 member states.

06/12/2022

Ukraine

Russia strikes the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine

Russia launched a barrage of 70 missiles towards Ukraine on Monday, in its latest attack on the country’s infrastructure. According to Kyiv, “most” were intercepted despite Moscow saying it had hit all 17 of its targets.

06/12/2022

Spain

Spanish police dismantle gang smuggling drugs disguised as Ukraine aid

The group had allegedly "pretended to be part of a solidarity convoy" in order to avoid police and border controls.

06/12/2022

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Air-raid sirens blare throughout Ukraine as Russia launches strikes

Air alerts blared across Ukraine and officials urged civilians to take shelter from what they said was the latest in waves of Russian missile strikes since Moscow's invasion

05/12/2022

World News

Vladimir Putin visits Crimea bridge following October bomb attack

It was the Russian president's first visit to the peninsula since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

05/12/2022

Croatia

Series of anonymous bomb threats in Croatia linked to Ukraine visit

Police said they received several reports of explosive devices being placed at locations across the country.

05/12/2022

Ukraine

Russia airbase 'explosions' and other key developments in Ukraine war

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

05/12/2022

Culture news

Got a spare €20 million for a dinosaur skull?

As the holiday season ramps up, Sotheby's auction house in New York is getting ready to auction off some of its highest value luxury items, ranging from multi-million dollar pieces of jewelry to historical artifacts and even a one-of-a-kind dinosaur skull fossil

05/12/2022

Ukraine

Russian forces strike apartment block in Kherson

A russian air strike hit an apartment building in Kherson according to officials. But they added that no civilians were injured in the attack.

04/12/2022

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Residents deal with fires in Kherson and blackouts across Ukraine

Heavy shelling has caused fires in Kherson and blackouts across Ukraine, including in Lviv in the west of the country.

04/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainian security service sanctions 10 pro-Russian Orthodox priests

The Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine severed its ties to the pro-Kremlin Moscow Patriarchate earlier in the war.

04/12/2022

Europe News

Macron blasted for saying Moscow needs 'guarantees' to end the war

His comments on French TV on Saturday have already drawn criticism from some quarters.

04/12/2022

World News

New satellite images show destruction of Russian-occupied Mariupol

Before and after images taken on March 29 and November 30 show a large protective screen around Mariupol’s main theatre, which was shelled while being used as a civilian shelter in March

03/12/2022

Culture news

Ukrainian police foil attempt to steal Banksy's artwork in Kyiv suburb

The group that cut a section from a wall in Hostomel to remove the stencil by the famed British street artist has been apprehended, and the artwork is safe.

03/12/2022

Ukraine

Seven new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

03/12/2022

Europe News

Latvia probes into exiled Russian TV over help to Moscow troops

A Dozhd news anchor stated on Thursday that the station had already helped provide many Russian soldiers with basic equipment and amenities.

03/12/2022

World News

Ukraine war: EU, G7 back $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

The $60 (€56.9) price cap on Russian oil per barrel, also adopted by G7 countries and Australia, is seen as a key step as Western sanctions aim to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.

02/12/2022

Ukraine

Russian army stays on the defensive because of munition shortage

Russian forces continued to conduct defensive measures, build fortifications, and move personnel on the east bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, says the Institute for the Study of War.

02/12/2022

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Watch: live music and artificial lighting against the backdrop of blackouts in Ukraine

600 artificial LED candles are lighting up a stage in Kyiv so the show can go on.

02/12/2022

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