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Turning off the tap: Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas flows to Germany

Russian energy giant Gazprom halted the flow of natural gas to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on Wednesday, in what Germany says is a political move.

Russia

'Man of peace': How has Europe reacted to Gorbachev's death?

Tributes have flooded in from across Europe, but there has been a more muted reaction in Russia.

Russia

Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

The eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union died at a Moscow hospital where he was admitted for treatment, Russian media reported Tuesday night.

Europe News

Russia is using gas as 'weapon of war,' says French ecology minister

European governments are trying to coordinate a response to soaring energy costs for businesses and households and to fill storage facilities ahead of peak demand in the winter.

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Germany and France oppose growing calls for EU visa ban for Russians

Eastern European countries argue the war in Ukraine merits the total suspension of Russian tourism.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Nine key developments to know today

Read our latest round-up of the key stories from Russia's war in Ukraine on Monday, 29 August.

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Missile strikes Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city

Russian missiles hit the centre of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, on Saturday morning.

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Festival of lights near St Petersburg opens with a call for dialogue

'Light Nights' is a light show which opened its fourth edition in Gatchina, Russia.

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International Military Tattoo opens in Moscow

The opening ceremony of the Spasskaya Tower Music Festival and Military Tattoo took place on Thursday evening on Moscow's Red Square.

Germany

Euroviews. Germany must keep the lights on without burning down the house | View

"A diversified supply, capable of meeting our energy needs now without compromising our climate goals – it's a tricky prospect to pull off, but failure is not an option," argues Thomas Matussek.

Ukraine

Russia has 'lost territory larger than Denmark' in Ukraine war

Experts claim that Russia has made "negligible gains" in its military campaign.

Russia

Anti-torture activist hospitalised after attack at his home in Russia

Igor Kaliapin is best known in Russia for founding the NGO Team Against Torture and was appointed to the Kremlin's Human Rights Council.

Russia

Six months on, Russians' shock at Ukraine invasion 'has abated'

Six months after Moscow's invasion, the shock that swept some corners of Russian society has largely abated, says one expert.

My Europe Series

Europe's gas prices have broken a new record. How high can they go?

The latest announcement from Gazprom sent gas prices to an all-time high, raising the alarm across the continent.

Ukraine

Six months of resilience amid devastation: The Ukraine war in pictures

During six months of war in Ukraine, photographers have captured images that show the full impact of Russia's invasion. These are some of the most profound.

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Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice.

Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice, in Samolva, Russia.

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Six months of war in Ukraine

It's been six months since Russia launched its full scale invasion on Ukraine

Russia

Tributes paid to murdered daughter of Russian ideologue Dugin

She was killed by a car bomb on Saturday night on the outskirts of Moscow.

Russia

Region near Moscow declares state of emergency over forest fires

Smoke from the blazes in the Ryazan region reached Moscow last week.

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Russians celebrate National Flag Day

Russia's largest national flag, covering 1,000 square metres, was unfurled on Monday at Moscow's Victory Museum.