Ukraine

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Growth in Ukrainian military capabilities a sign of optimism

Amid war in Ukraine, the rapidly unfolding conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty about future relations with US, the EU has rarely faced such challenging times. Jacob Kirkegaard, Senior Fellow at the Bruegel thinktank shares his views on what the coming years may hold.

10/10/2024

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What will it take to demine Ukraine, the world’s largest minefield?

Ukraine is now the most mined country in the world, and it will take up to 30 years to complete the removal of mines and unexploded ordnance, as up to a third of its territory is potentially dangerous.

10/10/2024

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Russian rocket launchers fired on Ukraine

Russian forces hit Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, causing destruction and several injuries.

10/10/2024

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Amid chaos of war, Ukraine hopes to boost mental health system

An expert group proposed a shift toward community-based mental health care, as well as legal reform and workforce development.

09/10/2024

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Russian forces enter Toretsk as battles rage in Donetsk region

The town in the eastern Donetsk region, once home to over 30,000, now has just 1,600 residents.

08/10/2024

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Russian strikes across Ukraine leave four dead and dozens wounded

Russian missiles hit multiple Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv struck a Crimea oil depot. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy will seek long-range weapons at the upcoming Ramstein meeting.

07/10/2024

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Netherlands pledges €400m for Ukraine drone development plan

Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on Sunday with 87 Shahed drones and four different types of missiles.

07/10/2024

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Ukraine says it has killed Zaporizhzhia NPP security chief

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, located in southern Ukraine, is the largest in Europe and prior to the 2022 Russian invasion, supplied Ukraine with around 30% of its electricity. It was seized by Russian forced in the early weeks of the war.

05/10/2024

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Locals urged to evacuate after second attack on Kostyantynivka

Zelenskyy condemned the Russian attack on the city in the Donetsk region, injuring one and damaging infrastructure, as "heinous evil".

04/10/2024

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New NATO chief promises continued support for Ukraine

Rutte vowed when he took office on Tuesday to help shore up Western support for Ukraine, which has been fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion since February 2022.

04/10/2024

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At least 12 injured from Russian shelling attack in Kharkiv

Kharkiv, located around 30 kilometres from the Russian border, has been a frequent target of aerial attacks throughout Russia's war against Ukraine, which is now deep into its third year.

03/10/2024

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Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit

In an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance's pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine.

03/10/2024

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Zelenskyy hopes to secure military investment and humanitarian aid

Ukrainian President met with several entities on Wednesday to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defence, as well as securing aid in preparation for the winter.

03/10/2024

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Vuhledar falls as Ukrainian forces withdraw after years of fighting

The Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region has fallen to the Russian offensive, as it took Moscow over two years and a half to capture the town. What does this mean for the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

02/10/2024

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Ukraine's Orthodoxy in crisis after political storm over Russian ties

The Ukrainian law banning the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine has opened a serious of questions about the Orthodox Christian church, nationalism, deception and propaganda.

02/10/2024

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Russian strike on Kherson market kills seven, authorities say

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared images of an attack on a crowded public area, insisting that similar attacks can be prevented with international support.

01/10/2024

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy prepares for new security agreement

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that US and Ukrainian teams are preparing for an upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany.

01/10/2024

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Running into battle: The Ukrainian Ironman who became a soldier

An Ironman athlete turned Ukrainian soldier, Dmytro traded marathons for the frontline. Severely injured in battle, he now faces a new race of recovery and PTSD.

29/09/2024

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Russian airstrikes injure 14 people in Ukraine's city of Zaporizhzhia

At least 14 people were injured after Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs overnight, local authorities reported on Sunday.

29/09/2024

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Ukraine gets ready to heal its children after a decade of war trauma

Olena Rozvadovska is on the front lines of addressing the mental health crisis among Ukraine’s children. “It takes time for children to process their experiences, sometimes years.”

29/09/2024

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Russian airstrikes kill at least nine in Ukraine's eastern city Sumy

Two consecutive Russian attacks on a medical centre in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least nine people on Saturday morning, officials said.

28/09/2024

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Why is Ukraine’s government using AI avatars?

The AI videos will not be used for the war but could help citizens residing in territories temporarily occupied by Russia.

27/09/2024

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How Ukraine's Dragon Drones are marking their mark on the frontline

Euronews spoke to two members of the Ukrainian organisation Wild Hornets about their aim to enhance Ukraine’s drone capabilities to combat Russia in the battlefield.

26/09/2024

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The storm of Vuhledar: Russian forces threaten from three sides

Russian forces have reached the outskirts of the town in the southeastern part of the Donetsk region, threatening the town with encirclement. What could the consequences be, especially for the Russian offensive of Pokrovsk?

25/09/2024

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Russian strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia wounds seven

Russia launched a third day of strikes on the southeastern city as it continues to try and stretch Ukraine's air defences.

25/09/2024

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Russian strike on Kharkiv partially destroys residential building

Ukraine's second-largest city remains under aerial attack as it tries to rebuild in time for a harsh winter.

24/09/2024