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Ukraine
European officials visit Kyiv to show ongoing support
On Ukraine's Day of Dignity and Freedom, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked the historic pro-democracy protests one decade ago to the current day, describing the 2013 demonstrations on Maiden Square as Ukraine's "first victory" in its war with Russia.
Russia
Russian lawmakers approve budget with record amount earmarked for defence spending
Under the spending plan, the country's largest ever, defence spending is expected to overtake social spending next year for the first time in modern Russian history. The development comes as the Kremlin is eager to shore up support for President Vladimir Putin before a March presidential election.
Ukraine
Journalists expose Russia's erosion of Ukrainian culture and identity
The European Broadcasting Union Investigative Journalism Network says Moscow has been systematically eradicating Ukrainian identity in illegally annexed eastern territories. Its report said ''breaking or ignoring Russia's rules can make it hard to survive''.
Ukraine
War in Ukraine: Two killed in Russian attacks, Kherson city damaged
A Russian attack on Kherson in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday killed one person and caused serious damage in the city's centre, the region's governor said, and a Russian drone strike killed another civilian in the frequently targeted city of Nikopol.
Business
Energy crisis: Who has the priciest electricity and gas in Europe?
The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023.
