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UN: Ukraine in 'hugely worse' humanitarian situation after dam break

The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is “hugely worse” than before the Kakhovka dam collapsed, the UN's top aid official warned Friday.

10/06/2023

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Watch: rare drone attack on Moscow

A series of drones hit Moscow on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack while Russian drones struck Kyiv for a third straight day as Ukraine gears up for a major counteroffensive against Russian forces.

30/05/2023

Moldova

Tens of thousands rally in Moldova to demand EU membership

Around 75,000 people rallied in Moldova's capital in support of their country joining the European Union, as it has become the centre of a struggle between Moscow and the West.

21/05/2023

Ukraine

Wagner group to stay in Bakhmut despite threats of leaving

The chief of Russia’s Wagner Group stated it had only received ten per cent of the total amount of ammunition promised by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

10/05/2023

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Putin and heads of post-Soviet nations lay wreaths on Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin and six heads of post-Soviet nations took part in Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

09/05/2023

Ukraine

Kyiv says it intercepted Russian missile with Patriot defence system

Ukraine's military command confirmed the first use of new American Patriot Systems to intercept Russian missiles during a nightly air raid on Thursday.

06/05/2023

Culture news

Post-invasion fashion: Moscow's old Zara store opens its doors as Maag

A Lebanese clothing brand called Maag has taken over a flagship store site in Moscow that had been vacated by Spanish brand Zara when it ceased operations in Russia. Zara, and other brands owned by the same company, sold their shop sites to a Russian business after withdrawing from the country.

28/04/2023

Ukraine

Moscow readies its weapons for Ukraine's counter-offensive

On its sprawling 800km frontline, Russia is preparing for a decisive battle.

27/04/2023

Russia

EU 'becoming militarised', claims Russian FM

Russia's top diplomat said there is now "very little difference" between the EU and NATO.

26/04/2023

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WATCH: Flower tributes at cafe where Russian blogger died

Russian officials said Vladlen Tatarsky was killed Sunday as he was leading a discussion at a cafe on the banks of the Neva River in the historic heart of St. Petersburg.

03/04/2023

World News

Bomb threats close schools across Bulgaria

Bomb threats close schools across Bulgaria as general elections are due on Sunday.

30/03/2023

Sweden

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow

Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.

29/03/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine gets its first Western heavy tanks

Cougars, Challengers, Strykers and Marders are now rumbling around Ukraine, the country's defence minister said on Monday.

28/03/2023

Russia

Russia blames Ukraine for drone blast far from border

Russian authorities blamed a Ukrainian drone for an explosion deep inside the country that wounded three people, including a 16-year-old girl.

27/03/2023

Ukraine

Can Avdiivka become a "second Bakhmut"?

Sources suggest Russia may be running out of ammunition or they may be directing their attacks elsewhere, such as Avdiivka.

23/03/2023

Russia

Xi Jinping lands in Moscow to 'promote peace talks'

Xi Jinping visits Moscow amid Putin's international arrest warrant in order to "promote peace talks” over the war in Ukraine.

20/03/2023

Russia

US and Russia resume contact after drone incident over Black Sea

"We take any potential for escalation very seriously," said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday. "That’s why I believe it’s important to keep the lines of communication open."

16/03/2023

Ukraine

Demining Ukraine's fields after Russian occupation

Farmers in Ukraine, the bread basket of Europe, say they cannot begin sowing season until their fields are defined.

16/03/2023

World News

Bill to punish criticism of Russian 'volunteer fighter groups'

Russian lower house passes bill to make discrediting groups like Wagner punishable by up to 15 years in prison

14/03/2023

Ukraine

Tensions mount after Russian jet struck US drone over the Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet struck an American surveillance drone on Tuesday, forcing the US to bring it down over international waters.

14/03/2023