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Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Russia failed to achieve its offensive goals, says ISW

Learn more about the situation in Ukraine, as the UK defence ministry reports that Russian casualties have fallen by 30%.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Ukraine grain deal fails as Russia garners support

Poland and Hungary are among five EU countries which complain that Ukranian grain is undercutting their own farmers and industries.

World News

Russian paramilitary Wagner group taking 'tactical pause' in Bakhmut

The Institute for the Study of War says Wagner is waiting until enough reinforcements of conventional Russian troops have arrived before taking a backseat in the fierce battle – the most violent fight of the war.

Ukraine

How do Russia and Ukraine's military capacities compare?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine requires a constant supply of both manpower and weapons. What are the prospects for each country? Who is supplying their weaponry? And is fighting the only way to end the war?

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Ukraine

Russia's ability to launch a large-scale offensive is downplayed

The Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainian military authorities and Russian pro-war nationalists are downplaying Russia's ability to launch a sweeping operation in the Donetsk region. Experts say the Kremlin has failed to prepare conscripts to conduct efficient warfare.

Ukraine

Ukraine's intelligence says Russia is preparing for 'big offensive'

Ukrainian intelligence officials have forewarned of a substantial Russian offensive in the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts in the spring or early summer.

Ukraine

Russia blames phones for the New Year's Day strike

The Russian defence ministry said the main reason for the Ukraine attack was the prohibited use of mobile phones by the troops.

Russia

Vladimir Putin says there will be no limits on Ukraine war spending

Amid a stalling situation in Ukraine, Moscow’s Defence Ministry has called for the number of military personnel to be increased from 1 million to 1.5 million.

Ukraine

Russian focus switches to delaying tactics

The battle of Kherson is not over, but Russian forces have entered a new phase, the Institute for the Study of War says.

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Boy rescued from rubble after Mykolaiv shelling

Russian shelling in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv struck a five-story building, damaging it severely. Regional governor Vitali Kim said an 11-year-old boy was rescued from under the rubble, where he had spent six hours.

Ukraine

Ukrainians should cut power consumption by 25%, says PM Shmyhal

Following Russia's recent missile strikes on energy facilities across Ukraine, authorities in Kyiv warn of blackouts and ask millions around the country to slash their power consumption. Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina outlines this latest story and more as the war in Ukraine continues.

Ukraine

Ukraine 'shelling Russian supply ferries' on Dnipro River

It comes after Ukraine said it had launched a major counter-offensive to re-take the Kherson region.

Ukraine

Russia 'raising hell' in east as Donetsk bombardment intensifies

"The eyes of all aggressive political movements and regimes in the world are now on what Russia is doing to us," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Saturday.

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People shelter inside the Radisson Blu hotel in central Kyiv

People shelter inside the Radisson Blu hotel in central Kyiv

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Ukraine demo calls for de-escalation of tension

Demonstrators formed a human chain in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Saturday for the annual Unity Day, which marks the anniversary of the country's unification

Syria

Kurdish fighters pull out of Syrian border town for US-brokered truce

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Sunday it had pulled out all its fighters from the border town of Ras al Ain, while Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey expects the US to keep its promises on a five-day truce.

Europe News

MEPs condemn Turkey offensive, call for action over security and humanitarian concerns

As Turkish troops advanced into North East Syria, MEPS debated with the EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini to see what's at stake for Europe.

Russia

Russia puts out propaganda calendar on its military muscle

'A killer gaze is secret weapon of Kremlin' — Russian Defence Ministry issues 2019 calendar

Yemen

Britain calls UN Security Council meeting over Yemen

Fears over massive civilian casualties, and a breakdown in aid supplies if latest Arab coalition offensive against Houthis' main port goes unchecked.

Yemen

Aid agencies sound warning as Arab alliance begins assault on Hodeida

Massive loss of life feared if ground offensive goes ahead, with the port the main point of entry for aid for the entire country.