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Putin 'misled' by aides on war and sanctions impact — US intelligence

Washington says intelligence suggests Putin's advisers may not be giving him the full picture about his troops' performance and the damaging effect of Western sanctions.

Europe Decoded

Investigations launched into alleged mistreatment of Russian prisoners

Kyiv and Moscow are investigating a graphic video which has been widely shared on social media but has not been verified.

Hungary

Poles and Czechs refuse meeting over Hungary's stance on Russia

Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orbán has condemned the invasion but has repeatedly stated that the country will not support Ukraine with military equipment. He has also refused to support an embargo on Russian oil and gas imports.

My Europe Series

Vladimir Putin used to be popular in Slovakia. Then he invaded Ukraine

Slovakia's pro-Russian politicians have struggled to justify their closeness to the Kremlin since the war began.

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Ukraine

Russia set to deploy 1,000 Wagner mercenaries to Ukraine, says MoD

The EU has already imposed sanctions on the Wagner Group and its leader, and they've been accused of atrocities in Ukraine, Syria, Libya and Africa.

Ukraine

'Whole world awaiting good news': Erdogan urges Russia-Ukraine peace

Ahead of the talks, Zelenskyy said his country is prepared to declare its neutrality, as Moscow has demanded, in comments that might lend momentum to negotiations.

Ukraine

Western leaders cautious over Russia pledge to cut Kyiv attacks

At peace talks in Instanbul, Russia said it will "fundamentally" reduce combat operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine has said it will accept neutral status in return for security guarantees.

Russia

Leading Russian independent newspaper shuts down amid media crackdown

Novaya Gazeta said they'd had two warnings from Russian press watchdog Roskomnadzor, which put their operating licence at risk.

Money

Crypto war aid for Ukraine: Pioneering innovation or just a sideshow?

It is one of the first times a sovereign nation has funded its war effort using cryptocurrencies. But is it a scam or a pioneering development?

Germany

Germany could prosecute people who use pro-Russia Z symbol

Authorities in Germany are considering whether to prosecute anyone who uses the Z symbol in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Euroviews. The EU must replace the US as a security provider in Europe

America wants out. Russia wants in. Europe must be ready to protect itself.

Green News

Chernobyl forest fires releasing radioactive pollution, officials warn

Ukrainian officials say the fires were started by Russian shelling in the region.

Ukraine

Ukraine would consider referendum on staying out of NATO - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has told journalists his country could consider a referendum on staying out of NATO -- and staying neutral -- but only after Russian troops withdraw.

Ukraine

Irpin near Kyiv 'liberated' from Russian forces — Ukraine government

Earlier the town's mayor made a similar claim about Irpin in the capital's northwestern suburbs, that was the scene of fierce recent fighting.

USA

US scrambles to clarify Biden's Russia 'regime change' message

The White House, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have been trying to explain Joe Biden's controversial comments about Vladimir Putin and insisting it's not a call for 'regime change.'

Ukraine

Ukraine: Macron warns against escalation after Biden speech

French President Emmanuel Macron warns against escalation of rhetoric, after Joe Biden appeared to suggest regime change in Russia during a speech - something the White House has had to clarify.

Ukraine

Rockets strike Lviv as Biden says Putin 'can't remain in power'

Russia has declared on Friday it will shift its focus on "liberating" the Donbas region and its breakaway republics.

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Biden eats pizza with US troops in Poland

President Joe Biden visited U.S. troops stationed near Poland’s border with Ukraine on Friday and was getting a first hand look at the growing humanitarian response to the millions of Ukrainians who are fleeing to Poland to escape Russia’s assault on their homeland.

Europe Decoded

Traffickers and online trolls target Facebook Ukrainian refugee group

Diana Shore, founder of 'Room for Ukrainians in the UK', has called on social media companies to adopt geolocation software to ensure the safety of Ukrainian refugees online.

Green News

Euroviews. How is Europe’s energy transition being shaped by the war in Ukraine?

Governments at all levels must support the electrification of heating, transport, and industry, in order to help us transition away from Russian fossil fuels.

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