Ukraine

Ukraine

Putin puts nuclear arsenal on alert as Zelenskyy agrees to talks

Sanctions and "aggressive statements" from NATO member states prompted the escalation, claimed Putin.

27/02/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk moves Starlink satellites over Ukraine after vice PM's plea

SpaceX's Starlink satellites are designed to provide high-speed Internet connections to remote places from Earth's lower orbit.

27/02/2022

Ukraine

Russian banks to be cut off from SWIFT payments system, says EU chief

The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is a high-security intermediary system that allows banks and institutions around the world to carry out financial transactions – that is, ordinary payments – among each other.

26/02/2022

Tech News

Ukraine to launch new 'IT army' to fight off Russian cyberattacks

Ukraine's deputy prime minister announced the move on Saturday after the country had called on its hacker underground to fight off Russian intrusions.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

In Bulgaria, Ukrainian diaspora mobilises to help refugees

The Ukrainian diaspora in the Balkan EU member state is mobilising to help refugees flee the country amid an influx of refugees over the past three days.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

On Kyiv's metro, anger and fear as Russian airstrikes continue

"We are angry, we're scared, we're nervous and we don't know what to do," Kateryna Mala told Euronews.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

Russian soldiers advance towards Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Russian artillery and cruise missiles have been hitting Ukrainian cities for a third day in a row, whilst ground forces advance towards Kyiv.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

Let Ukraine rapidly join the EU, says Zelenskyy

In a defiant and emotional public address on Saturday, the Ukrainian president asked for "courage" from the international community in deciding to block Moscow's access to global financial transactions.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

In pictures: civilians suffer from Russian invasion of Ukraine

Heartbreaking images from Ukraine as residential areas are targeted by the Russian army

26/02/2022

Ukraine

'It's crazy traffic': Ukrainians queue for hours to get into Poland

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing to the country's borders in a desperate attempt to escape the violent fallout from the Russian invasion

26/02/2022

Green News

Fossil fuels are financing Russia's invasion, says XR Ukraine

Climate protestors issued a call to action just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine

26/02/2022

Travel News

This 4 star hotel is giving shelter to displaced Ukrainians

People in Ukraine’s capital are seeking shelter from blasts in hotel basements.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

Russian army continues Kyiv assault as Germany sends weapons

Meanwhile, at least 120,000 Ukrainians have rushed to the country's borders with Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, while battles.

26/02/2022

Ukraine

Russia vetoes UN Security Council motion 'deploring' invasion

Russia vetoes UN Security Council motion "deploring" invasion of Ukraine but China and India abstain from vote

25/02/2022

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People shelter inside the Radisson Blu hotel in central Kyiv

People shelter inside the Radisson Blu hotel in central Kyiv

25/02/2022

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Ukrainians shelter in Kyiv metro amid Russia threat

Ukrainians shelter in Kyiv metro amid Russia threat

25/02/2022

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Ukraine military forces were seen near St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv

Ukraine military forces were seen on the streets near St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv

25/02/2022

People

Ukraine travel: This is what it's like trying to get out right now

We spoke to a 38-year-old woman as she tries to get out of Ukraine with a group of friends.

25/02/2022

Travel News

Ukraine's beautiful metro system turns into makeshift shelter

This stunning metro station with 80 distinct mosaics is providing refuge for Ukrainian's fleeing the Russian invasion

25/02/2022

Ukraine

Pope Francis visits Russian embassy to raise concerns about war

The fact the pope visited the embassy in person rather than summoning the ambassador to the Vatican is a sign of his anger about the conflict.

25/02/2022

Ukraine

'Will you fight Russia, Dad': In Ukraine, war becomes a family concern

Last time Alex's home town was attacked, the battle was lost. That isn't going to happen again.

25/02/2022

Money

$4m in crypto donations pour into Ukraine following Russian invasion

Ukrainian organisations and even the government have set up crowdfunding appeals - but some have fallen foul of platforms' terms and conditions.

25/02/2022

Green News

Ukraine: Radiation levels rise after Russia captures Chernobyl site

Scientists and environmental experts are concerned about the potential ecological disaster that could unfold in the zone around Chernobyl.

25/02/2022

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Ukraine military forces seen on streets of Kyiv

Ukraine military forces were seen on the streets near St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in the capital on Friday as Russia pressed its invasion of to the outskirts of Kyiv.

25/02/2022

Travel News

Stories from Ukraine: How are people escaping the Russian invasion?

As the second day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, thousands of citizens are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in bordering European countries.

25/02/2022

Culture news

Sean Penn in Ukraine to continue work on Russia conflict documentary

The actor began work on the project at the end of last year.

25/02/2022