Belarus Belarusian journalist sentenced to more than eight years in prison The 28-year-old was already serving a two-year sentence for reporting on opposition demonstrations in 2020. 13/07/2022
Europe News EU allows transit of some sanctioned Russian goods to Kaliningrad Only a certain volume of sanctioned Russian goods, intended for civilian use only, will be allowed through the EU and into Kaliningrad. 13/07/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Five latest developments you need to know Russian strikes targets civilian infrastructure, Dutch PM visits Kyiv, Lithuania tightens restrictions on Kaliningrad and a tennis dispute over Kazakh player. 11/07/2022
Culture news How can LGBT+ rights figure in Ukraine's future? A new film highlights the role of LGBT+ Ukrainians in fighting for their country. Is this a chance for them to fight for their rights too? 11/07/2022
Ukraine Six events from Russia's war in Ukraine to know about from Sunday From Russia's deadly strike on a Donetsk residential block, to France's efforts to offset a potential Russian gas shut-off... six new developments from the conflict. 10/07/2022
United Kingdom Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan beats Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon title Elena Rybakina, 23, is the first player representing Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title, beating the Tunisian in three sets 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. 09/07/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Five key developments you need to know from Thursday An apparent pause in Russian operations, a new drone for Ukraine, and NATO ministers meet on a strategic border line. 07/07/2022
Finland Finland passes a new law to boost border security with Russia Currently, Finland's border with Russia is only secured by light wooden fences, mainly installed to prevent cattle from grazing on the wrong side. 07/07/2022
Russia Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war Facing arrest and draconian prison sentences, some Russians are still finding ways to voice their opposition to the Kremlin's aggression in Ukraine. 06/07/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about today From Russian troops shifting their focus on taking control over the rest of the Donbas, to President Zelenskyy believing Belarus will not be dragged into the conflict, these are the stories about the war you need to know on Tuesday. 05/07/2022
Uncovering Europe Belarusians fighting for Ukraine to keep hopes alive of change at home “If Ukraine loses against Russia, then the freedom of Belarus stands no chance.” 05/07/2022
See Ukraine's sumo team trains in Japan ahead of World Games A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers are aiming for glory at this year's World Games. But how did the Russian invasion affect their training? 04/07/2022
Belarus Belarus abolishes visa requirements for Polish citizens for six months Minsk says the decision aims to foster "good neighbourly" relations amid heightened tensions. 01/07/2022
Poland Poland completes 186-kilometre border wall with Belarus The EU has accused Belarus of waging "hybrid warfare" by pushing migrants towards the bloc's borders in an attempt to destabilise it. 30/06/2022
Belarus Jailed Russian partner of Belarus dissident asks Lukashenko for pardon Sapega was sentenced in May to six years in prison for "inciting social hatred" and "violence and threats". 27/06/2022
Lithuania Detained migrants subjected to beatings, abuse and racism, claims NGO Amnesty International says migrants have been abused and denied rights in Lithuanian detention centres. The government says the report is one-sided and cites pressure from "massive illegal border crossings" from Belarus. 27/06/2022
Germany Zelenskyy calls on G7 to help end war with Russia 'by end of the year' The Ukrainian leader addressed the conference in Bavaria by video. He has demanded more arms and financial aid, and more sanctions against Russia. 27/06/2022
