Poland Poland condemns Russia's war in Ukraine: 'Don't you have enough land?' In a wide-ranging speech to the lower house of the Polish parliament, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski crticised Russia's "fantasies of dominance". 23/04/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy calls late Pope Francis a key religious leader The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday. 22/04/2025
Europe News Russia strikes Odesa, Zaporizhzhia 24 hours after Easter truce ends Anticipation is building over whether diplomatic efforts can stop more than three years of fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. 22/04/2025
Europe News Putin open to direct 'discussions' with Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments on potential bilateral talks could signal a shift in diplomacy, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains push for a ceasefire. 22/04/2025
Europe News Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday. 21/04/2025
No Comment Ukraine welcomes home 277 soldiers in largest prisoner exchange of war Ukraine has carried out its largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russian captivity. 21/04/2025
Europe News Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines in Ukraine Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire, adding that Moscow continued to target Ukrainian cities after Putin announced the unilateral temporary truce. 21/04/2025
World News Why a 22-year-old German is risking his life for Ukraine Despite the dangers, Ruben Mawick feels obliged to help in Ukraine. From evacuations to life-threatening missions: his commitment shows the tireless solidarity that war evokes. 19/04/2025
USA Trump says US will 'pass on Ukraine' if talks don't progress soon Washington mulls backing out of ceasefire efforts as Trump shares that negotiations between warring Russia and Ukraine are “coming to a head”. 19/04/2025
Europe News Rubio: US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.' 18/04/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy accuses China of supplying weapons to Russia China has publicly always maintained its neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, but Beijing has provided diplomatic backing and economic support to Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. 18/04/2025
Ukraine Return of forcefully deported children is non-negotiable, Kyiv says Kyiv insists all Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia should be returned home "unconditionally" as it reiterated its "red lines" for any possible deal to put an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. 17/04/2025
Russia Putin praises Musk's Mars plans, compares billionaire to Soviet icon The Russian president made the comments speaking to students at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University. 17/04/2025
No Comment One killed, three injured in Russian strike on Kherson As a result of the shelling, a sports facility, a supermarket, civilian cars and private apartment buildings were destroyed. 16/04/2025
Slovakia Slovakia's Fico to attend Moscow's WWII parade despite EU warnings Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event. 16/04/2025
No Comment Three injured in Russian drone strike on Odesa A Russian drone strike injured three in Odesa, damaging civilian infrastructure. Over the past day, Russia conducted 109 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements. 16/04/2025
Europe News NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise Odesa visit Rutte's visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people, including two children, and injuring 119 others. 15/04/2025
No Comment Smoke rises over Ukrainian city of Sumy after Russian drone strikes The attack happened a day after at least 35 people celebrating Palm Sunday were killed when Russian missiles struck the heart of the city. 15/04/2025
Europe News Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian attack on Sumy At least 35 people were killed in the strikes which hit the centre of Sumy, a city about 30 kilometres from Ukraine's border with Russia. 15/04/2025
No Comment More than 20 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 am local time as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials. 14/04/2025