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Hundreds arrested after Putin's troops call-up order sparks protests

More than 1,200 people have been arrested by riot police as they demonstrated against a new call to mobilise 300,000 troops for the Ukraine war.

Travel News

Flights from Moscow sell out as Russians try to escape conscription

On Wednesday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country’s military would ‘partially mobilise’ military reservists in Ukraine. Flights out of Moscow have nearly sold out.

Russia

France investigates 'death threats' against Russian rights activist

Vladimir Osechkin's NGO revealed prisoners in Russia were being recruited to fight in Ukraine.

Russia

Serbia flights 'cost €9k on black market' after reservists call-up

That's according to Serbia president Aleksandar Vucic.

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Russia

Putin declares partial mobilisation to bolster Ukraine war effort

In a speech expected to be aired the night before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday morning the mobilisation will affect reserves and those who have served in the Russian forces in the past.

Ukraine

World leaders slam Moscow-controlled areas' plans to join Russia

Leaders of France, Germany and the US criticised Kremlin's hastily-made plans to hold "referendums", thought to be a response to the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive to liberate its eastern and southern parts, currently under Russian control.

Ukraine

'Russia wants to end war' and five other key Ukraine developments

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russian forces 'palpably panicking' in Kharkiv region, says Zelenskyy

"[In] the Kharkiv region - we are stabilising the situation, holding our positions. Firmly. So strongly that the occupiers are palpably panicking," said Zelenskyy.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

Russia

Russian music icon asks to be 'foreign agent' to support husband

Russian singer Alla Pugacheva, largely considered to be one of the country's most successful performers, has asked Moscow to list her as a foreign agent.

Turkey

Turkey's tourism industry struggles as Russian visitors face sanctions

The Mediterranean country's economy relies heavily on foreign visitors, with 2.2 million Russian tourists entering the country in the first seven months of 2022.

Europe News

Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries

Germany is taking control of three Russian-owned refineries in the country to ensure energy security before an embargo on oil from Russia takes effect next year, officials said Friday.

Uzbekistan

Putin praises China's balance on Ukraine and slams 'unipolar ugliness'

"We very much appreciate the balanced position of our Chinese friends regarding the Ukrainian crisis," said Putin.

Europe Decoded

Russia's answer to Wikipedia: Propaganda or common sense encyclopedia?

Called Runiversalis, Russia's answer to Wikipedia was launched by Moscow amid the war in Ukraine.

Culture news

Poland wants Russia to return artwork looted by Red Army

The country lost an estimated 50 per cent of museum collections during the Nazi and Soviet occupations.

Uzbekistan

Russia talks 'a great risk for China' as Xi and Putin meet in Samarkan

Both countries have vied for influence in Central Asia but Beijing will be wary of getting too close to Moscow, say experts, in case the EU and US get annoyed.

Russia

Putin treason move was about piercing 'bubble of propaganda'

Nikita Yuferev is part of a group of Russian politicians to call for Vladimir Putin to be sacked and charged with treason over the Ukraine war.

Russia

Russia 'spent hundreds of millions' to influence elections in Europe

A new US intelligence report says the Kremlin spent $300 million since 2014 to try and influence several European countries using front companies and think tanks.

Romania

NATO's closest unit to Ukraine war bares its teeth in Romania

They are preparing for the war spilling over the border into Romania, even though no one is openly discussing that possibility.

My Europe Series

What are the arguments for and against an EU visa ban for Russians?

There are many arguments for and against banning or restricting EU visitor visas for Russians. Euronews spoke to three experts to find out more.