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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.

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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.

Earth 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.

The Cube

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.

Earth 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.

Culture news

'If there is art, life goes on': Kyiv theatre company takes shelter

Since the war began, the Pro-English theatre company, decided to stay in the basement of the theatre, where they continue to practice their art

Spain

'I felt dead inside': Russian expat's pain over war in Ukraine

Russian Polyna Korneva, based in Madrid, said she felt 'dead inside' when she learned her relatives back home were in favour of the war.

Tech News

Helsinki University hit by anti-Russian 'disinformation operation'

Someone is spreading anti-Russian statements on Finnish social media, but it's not clear who or why.

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Soyuz rocket takes off featuring letter Z

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage Wednesday that it says shows a Soyuz rocket taking off with a Meridian M communications satellite with the letter Z featuring prominently on the rocket, in support of the Russian military operation in Ukraine.

Culture news

Måneskin cancel tour dates in Russia in solidarity with Ukraine

After announced the dates for their world tour, Måneskin have said they will not be going to Russia.

Euronews Witness

Ukraine invasion puts Estonians on edge

A huge Russian-speaking minority lives in the Baltic States. Estonia is member of NATO – a military alliance which guarantees them security. Nevertheless, are Estonians afraid of their Russian neighbour? Mobile Journalist Hans von der Brelie went to the edge of the country to find out.