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Moldova

Euroviews. Moldova's brave resistance to Moscow's bullying is akin to a miracle

Russia has blackmailed the eastern European country of 2.6 million for over three decades. Now, Chișinău's pro-European turn should be greeted with enthusiasm, security expert Claudiu Degeratu argues.

Europe News

EU ban on Russian oil imports comes into force

The EU and G7 countries have also expanded the existing price cap on Russian crude oil to include all refined products.

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for help from West on warplanes

The city of Kharkiv came under renewed attack on Sunday as Canada dispatched the first of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy’s incumbent defence minister has warned that the country's death toll will rise if warplanes are not delivered.

Ukraine

Constant shelling forces Bakhmut residents underground

After 11 months of the war, the fighting remains intense on the eastern front of Ukraine and particularly in Bakhmut.

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Green News

Inside the Russian climate movement labelled as ‘foreign agents’

War in Ukraine has led to ever-tightening laws on dissent in Russia. Despite this, activists have launched the country's first-ever climate case.

Ukraine

Ten civilians killed as Russia shells homes in Ukraine

Ten civilians were killed in Ukraine, including three in Konstantynivka, as Russian artillery targeted homes. Ukraine's army says it has been exacting a heavy toll against Russian soldiers on the battlefield.

Ukraine

Ukraine warns of Olympic boycott if Russia and Belarus allowed in

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she would not stand in the way of Russian athletes competing in the 2024 event – but only if they competed as neutral athletes without the national flag.

Netherlands

Case against Russia over downing of MH17 can go ahead, court rules

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg issued its latest judgment on Wednesday afternoon.

Russia

Moscow Helsinki Group banished by court order in Russia

Moscow City Court has ruled to dissolve the prominent human rights organisation, as the Kremlin continues to crack down on those who oppose the invasion of Ukraine.

Art

Why has an exhibition of Banksy replicas popped up in Russia?

The anonymous street artist has previously disavowed an unauthorised exhibition in Moscow and has campaigned for the Ukrainian people.

Ukraine

Germany dispatches Patriot missile systems to its border with Poland

Russia says its forces have captured a village in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, Germany dispatches Patriot missile systems to its border with Poland.

Europe News

Russia, Estonia expel ambassadors amid 'destroyed' relations

Moscow has accused Tallinn of "total Russophobia".

Sweden

Two brothers in Sweden jailed on charges of spying for Russia

In Sweden, two brothers have been sent to prison after being found guilty of spying for Russia over a period of ten years. Both have consistently denied the charges.

Economy

More than 550 firms still do business in Russia. Many are from the EU

According to a Yale University database, European companies like Boggi, Benetton, Lacoste and Philips are still doing "business as usual" in Russia.

Russia

Russian court rejects Navalny's complaints over prison conditions

A Russian court dismissed claims by Kremlin critic and opposition leader Alexei Navalny that he is being held illegally. The hearing occurred amid reports on the deterioration of Navalny's heath and calls from his wife and allies urging prison staff to provide essential medicines.

Germany

NATO's Ukraine arms summit puts tanks in the spotlight

Heavy armour including Leopard 2 and Abrams tanks on the agenda as NATO summit in Germany discusses new aid packages for Ukraine.

Ukraine

'TikTok warriors': What are Chechen fighters doing in Ukraine?

Chechens - including radical Islamists - are fighting alongside Ukrainian troops, while Russia has used them to execute deserters and do its dirty work on the battlefield.

Belgium

Europe pledges more weapons to Ukraine

The European Council President Charles Michel visited Ukraine and talked of increased sanctions on Russia as allies pledge to supply Kyiv with more weapons

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Watch: Ukrainians and Russians mark Epiphany as fierce fighting rages

Ukrainians and Russians stripped off and plunged into icy pools and bodies of water to mark Epiphany as fierce fighting rages on.

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Watch: Ukrainians plunge into icy waters to mark Epiphany amid war

Residents all over Ukraine are braving so much more than the January cold to plunge into an icy pool to mark Epiphany.