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Ukraine war: Five key developments to know today

From Pope Francis condoning sending weapons to Ukraine to separatist prosecutors killed in Luhansk, these are some of the most important developments in the war on Friday.

16/09/2022

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Ukraine: near Izyum, the war dead buried in a forest

Ukraine said Friday it had identified about 450 graves at a site near Izyum after retaking the strategic eastern town from the Russians.

16/09/2022

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Nearly all bodies at Izium mass graves show 'signs of violent deaths'

Investigators say some of the people buried in the mass graves were shot. Others died from artillery fire, mines or airstrikes. Many of the bodies have not been identified yet, according to the authorities.

16/09/2022

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Reconstruction work begins as Russian forces exit Kharkiv region

Ukrainian authorities are working to restore infrastructure in areas of the Kharkiv region that were destroyed under Russian occupation.

15/09/2022

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Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here is our daily round-up of developments from the war in Ukraine.

15/09/2022

My Europe Series

‘You feel trapped’: Why some Ukrainian refugees are now heading home

A month after moving to Kyiv, Iuliia said it feels "very good" to be back home.

15/09/2022

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Von der Leyen visits Kyiv to discuss bringing Ukraine closer to EU

It's her third visit to Ukraine's capital since Russia invaded in February.

15/09/2022

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President Zelenskyy injured in Kyiv car crash after battlefield visit

A spokesperson for his office says the injuries were not serious.

15/09/2022

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Ukraine war: Zelenskyy raises flag in recently recaptured Izium

"Earlier, when we looked up, we always looked for the blue sky," Zelenskyy said. "Today, when we look up, we are looking for only one thing - the flag of Ukraine."

14/09/2022

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Ukrainian counter-offensive ‘is not finished yet’ – Petro Poroshenko

Speaking to Euronews, former Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko is convinced that there are more advances to come.

14/09/2022

Culture news

Salvaging Ukraine's culture: Country's history & language under threat

"It's not only about people being targetted, but also our cultural identity, language, and history" ... Oleksandr Tkachenko spoke to Euronews about his department's scramble to preserve its national treasures.

13/09/2022

Culture news

Moscow 'guilty of destroying heritage', Ukrainian minister says

Ukraine's culture minister Oleksandr Tkachenko says since Moscow's invasion began in February more than 500 cultural heritage sites have been destroyed or damaged.

13/09/2022

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Ukraine asks for long term commitment on reconstruction from EU

Ukraine needs long-term commitment from the EU and other allies for its eventual post-war reconstruction. That was the message from the country's Minister for Communities and Territories on a visit to Brussels.

13/09/2022

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Russia launches 'massive strikes' to keep Ukraine's progress in check

Ukrainian authorities say they've captured many Russian prisoners of war, as Kremlin forces hit back with bombardments.

13/09/2022

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IAEA chief pushes for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'safety zone' deal

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi has started consultations with Ukraine and Russia for his idea of a “nuclear safety and security protection zone” around the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

12/09/2022

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Ukraine military clean up abandoned Russian positions

Ukrainian soldiers clear up tanks and artillery from recently-vacated Russian positions.

12/09/2022

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Kyiv claims to have recaptured 500 km2 from Russia in southern Ukraine

It's the first claim of progress since Ukraine began its counteroffensive two weeks ago in the south of the country.

12/09/2022

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Russia accused of hitting power stations in eastern Ukraine

Sunday night's attacks were branded as 'revenge' for recent gains made by Ukrainian forces against the Russian military.

12/09/2022

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Ukrainian army '50 kilometres from border' as counteroffensive goes on

Ukraine's military chief said its forces had recaptured about 3,000 square kilometres since the counteroffensive began in early September.

11/09/2022

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Ukraine reclaims Russia-occupied areas

Ukraine says it has liberated 3000km2 of territory in the east of the country, with Russian soldiers abandoning equipment as they retreat.

11/09/2022

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's last operating reactor switched off

Europe's largest nuclear plant has been reconnected to Ukraine's electricity grid, allowing engineers to shut down its last operational reactor in an attempt to avoid a radiation disaster as fighting rages in the area.

11/09/2022

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Ukrainian advance in the east took Russia by surprise, say authorities

Despite being tight-lipped about the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the Kyiv forces are making progress in their push towards the east of the country.

10/09/2022

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Ukraine's swift counteroffensive and five other war developments

From Ukraine's army claiming further breakthroughs in its eastern counteroffensive to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's last reactor being shut down, here are some of the top developments in the war this weekend.

09/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Putin says nearly all Ukraine's grain has gone to the EU. Is he right?

The Russian President says the bloc has "cheated" the poorest developing countries. But the UN's figures don't support him.

09/09/2022

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Hospital in Kramatorsk hit by Russian attack

A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack.

08/09/2022

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Ukraine says it has retaken dozens of localities from Russian control

Ukraine has claimed its counter-offensive has made progress in the south and east of the country.

08/09/2022