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Situation 'dire' for Ukraine despite delayed US aid package

Ukraine has been rationing ammunition and bullets; meanwhile the Russian army has been using 'human wave' tactics by sending poorly trained recruits to the frontline in a bid to force Ukraine use up all of its ammunition.

Business

Gazprom sees worst loss in decades as European exports falter

Apart from falling European exports, Gazprom has also been hit by stabilising natural gas prices following the Russia-Ukraine war.

World News

NATO sounds alarm over 'hostile' Russian activity across Europe

The US-led alliance said it was concerned by Moscow's "hybrid activity" in Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the UK.

Ukraine

Russia bombs Odesa again as situation worsens on eastern front

Kyiv's struggle has been deepening for months as Ukrainian forces keep waiting for vital new military aid.

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Russia

Moscow exhibition shows off Western arms captured from Ukraine

Military hardware, including tanks, captured by Russia in Ukraine, are on display in Victory Park for a month-long open-air exhibition leading up to the country’s Victory Day celebrations.

Green News

How Europe’s energy crisis is feeding the election campaign

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy was already a central pillar of the European Green Deal before a belligerent Moscow triggered an energy crisis; now the question of how best to ensure secure, affordable energy is dividing political camps as EU citizens head to the polls in June.

Business

Putin bares his teeth as Russia takes control of two EU businesses

Moscow puts subsidiaries of German and Italian firms under the control of a Gazprom division, sparking annoyance from Italy and the EU.

Europe News

Ukraine's ‘Harry Potter Castle’ hit in Russian missile attack

Ukrainian authorities called Moscow's strike on the architectural landmark in Odesa a "war crime".

Ukraine

NATO chief slams slow delivery of arms for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg promised Kyiv more military support was on its way.

Europe News

Ukraine expands martial law to boost defences near occupied areas

Kyiv notified the Council of Europe of changes to its martial law, in effect since February 2022.

Europe News

Pope Francis says he’s thinking about people of Haiti

The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled a bloody military crackdown in Myanmar.

Europe News

At least four Ukrainian thermal plants damaged in Russian offensive

Russia launched 21 missiles allegedly targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, according to Ukraine’s air force.

United Kingdom

British man charged for helping Russia torch Ukrainian-linked business

20-year-old Dylan Earle was allegedly involved in the planning of an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked commercial property in March.

Europe Decoded

Oligarch sanction setbacks are no big deal, Brussels says

A string of EU court judgements overruling asset freezes on Russian businessmen doesn't upend the overall strategy.

Europe News

How will the recently-passed US military aid help Ukraine?

US President Joe Biden is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday giving Ukraine €56 billion in its efforts to stave off Russia's ongoing invasion. Despite the hoopla some Ukrainian lawmakers express hesitation about how the support will actually help the front line.

USA

US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel

President Joe Biden said the package “sends a message to the world about the power of American leadership” and that he would sign it into law on Wednesday.

Ukraine

Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine

Fighting is currently raging near Avdiivka in the Donetsk region as Moscow tries to take advantage before Western aid arrives.

Europe News

MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets

Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.

Tech News

Ukraine will need to find €4bn post-war to fix destroyed telecoms

It will take 10 years and billions of euros to repair vital infrastructure telecommunications network in Ukraine, officials say.

Ukraine

Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval

EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of committing to send Patriot systems to Kiev.

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