Ukraine

Ukraine

Russia claims victory in Mariupol as last Azovstal fighters surrender

Russian authorities claim that 2,439 Ukrainian fighters surrendered in Azovstal by Friday, ending the siege of the southern seaport's steel mill.

21/05/2022

Ukraine

700,000 Ukrainians fighting across the country, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, Moscow claimed victory in Mariupol after months of siege and the destruction of over 90% of the southern port city.

21/05/2022

Art

How Reddit supported a Ukrainian artist making pet portraits

Ivan Kozak has been giving pets a royal makeover for years, but didn't expect to wake up one day to find a post celebrating his work.

21/05/2022

Ukraine

Concern for medic who filmed Mariupol horror, captured by Russians

Yuliia Paievska, or 'Taira', helped wounded soldiers and civilians from both sides and is one of hundreds of prominent Ukrainians kidnapped or captured by Russia.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Azov Battalion evacuates dead after ending Mariupol steelworks defence

Earlier, the Russian defence ministry said 1,908 Ukrainian soldiers from Azovstal had "rendered themselves prisoner" since Monday.

20/05/2022

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Ukrainian woman, 3 children survive house bombing

The explosions started in the middle of the night, shaking the house to its foundations. Roof timbers splintered and windows shattered, sending shards of glass hurtling above the three sleeping children into the opposite wall.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Mariupol escapees 'have to pass through Russian filtration camps'

All men -- and women under 60 -- that want to leave are sent to the camps for questioning, a local told Euronews.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Azov photographer publishes his work just before being taken prisoner

Photographs taken by Mariupol defender besieged for months in the steel plant.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia 'takes full control' of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol

The Russian army says it has "fully liberated" the Azovstal steel plant in the strategic southeastern city after the last Ukrainian soldiers surrendered.

20/05/2022

Ukraine

Prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian war crimes soldier

Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs

Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

'The Russians are running': Ukraine troops claim success near Kherson

Euronews International Correspondent Anelise Borges met up with a frontline battalion trying to retake the city of Kherson from Russian control.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia says easing Ukraine ports blockade depends on sanctions review

Moscow's comments follow an appeal by the UN food chief to Vladimir Putin that millions would die around the world because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

19/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends martial law

"Our army and all those who defend the state must have all the legal tools to act calmly," Zelenskyy said.

19/05/2022

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Ukrainian soldiers blow up bridge in Luhansk region

Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area.

19/05/2022

Europe News

Finland and Sweden 'meet every NATO requirement', says Biden

Welcoming the two countries' leaders to the White House, Joe Biden said their NATO membership will enhance security. But Turkey has doubled down on its opposition.

19/05/2022

Culture news

Meet the Ukrainian artist painting molotovs in the streets of Kharkiv

International street artist Hamlet Zinkivsky is back in his hometown of Ukraine to fill the war-torn streets of Kharkiv with his artwork. He hopes to inspire the local residents to "fight and defend".

18/05/2022

Ukraine

Defiant locals stand firm amid Russian onslaught in southern Ukraine

"We are confident and stubborn people and we are waiting for them (the Russians) to be kicked out. This is my house. I don’t want to give it to them."

18/05/2022

Ukraine

Uncertainty over the fate of surrendered Mariupol defenders

Ukrainian fighters extracted from Mariupol steelworks have been taken to a former penal colony in Russian-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials hope to exchange them for Russian POWs.

18/05/2022

Ukraine

Russian soldier on trial for war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty

Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder.

18/05/2022

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Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra launch initiative for Ukrainian mothers

The Kalush band launched the #MomsOfUkraine initiative in Lviv, signing the names of their own mothers on a large stand in Rynok Square.

17/05/2022

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Ukrainian town of New York comes under Russian assault

The city of New York in Ukraine was bombed by the Russian army and continues to live with.

17/05/2022

Travel News

This beachside town in Ukraine is now rigged with deadly mines

The once popular destination of Odesa has seen tourist numbers dwindle since 2014. Will the war be the end of tourism forever?

17/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia to interrogate Ukrainian fighters evacuated from Azovstal

After months of resistance, the fighters were taken to areas under Russian control, with the Ukrainian government saying an exchange would be worked out for their return home.

17/05/2022

Tech News

What are the Switchblade 'suicide drones' boosting Ukraine’s arsenal?

The US is working to equip Ukraine with cutting-edge drones that dive-bomb into their targets and can pierce through the armour of tanks.

16/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv troops reach Russian border near Kharkiv

The local governor and the Ukrainian military say troops restored a border marker and sent a message to President Zelenskyy: "Mr. President, we have reached it. We are at the border."

16/05/2022