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Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know

Russian forces are putting more pressure on a key city in the east, as the US has promised hundreds of millions in extra military funding.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russian forces pound last Luhansk stronghold

Ukrainian fighters have spent weeks trying to defend the city of Lysychansk to keep it from falling into Russian hands.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: G7 renew Ukraine commitment & NATO to get new members

Here are the top stories from the EU this week.

Sport

US basketball star Griner appears in Russian court on drugs charges

The two-time Olympic champion and Phoenix Mercury starter is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Georgia

ICC demands three to be arrested for war crimes in 2008 Georgia war

The suspects are all accused of committing war crimes in the Russian-backed self-declared republic of South Ossetia.

Russia

Western leaders would look 'disgusting' topless, says Vladimir Putin

G7 leaders had mocked the Russian President for recent bare-chested photos of him on a horse.

Culture news

Should Russia be 'cancelled' over Ukraine war?

There are many arguments for and against banning Russian culture over its invasion of Ukraine. Let's take a look.

Money

Russia approves crypto tax break to soften Western sanctions blow

Lawmakers in the Russian Duma have softened their stance on cryptocurrency and issuers of digital assets as sanctions by the West begin to bite.

Russia

Russian opposition figure jailed amid his criticism of Ukraine war

The Kremlin critic was handed a 15-day prison sentence for allegedly disobeying police officers.

Lithuania

Lithuania hit by cyberattacks amid Kaliningrad feud with Russia

The pro-Kremlin group “Killnet” has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Ukraine

Russian missiles hit busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk, killing 16

The casualty figures were changing as rescuers searched the smouldering rubble into early Tuesday. Some 25 victims were hospitalised, several in critical condition, authorities reported on Monday night.

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Blast hits Sloviansk, mayor says cluster bomb used

Emergency services worked to treat the injured and clear the aftermath of a strike on the Ukrainian-controlled city of Sloviansk on Monday.

Russia

Anger after Russia removes Polish flag from WWII memorial in Katyn

"There can be no Polish flag on Russian monuments, and even less so after the frankly anti-Russian statements by Polish politicians."

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Thousands of students celebrate graduation in Saint Petersburg

Thousands of people gathered along the Neva River in St Petersburg on Friday night to witness the traditional 'Scarlet Sails' festival.

My Europe Series

Inside Kaliningrad, Russia's exclave at the centre of EU sanctions row

The exclave used to be part of Germany called Köningsburg but was ceded to the Soviets after World War II.

World

NATO must stand up to "gangster" Putin, leading opponent says

If NATO does not seize its historic opportunity to stop Vladimir Putin in his tracks, it will face war on its own territory, says long-time Kremlin opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Culture news

Are Moscow Fashion Week designers being impacted by the sanctions?

Models and designers have been converging on the Russian capital for Moscow Fashion Week. But how have they been impacted by the wide-ranging sanctions placed on Russia?

Germany

Germany moves closer to rationing gas after Russia cuts supplies

The government said the decision to raise the emergency level to “alarm” — the second in a three-stage process — follows Russia's move to cut deliveries by 60%.

Russia

Kaliningrad row: 'It’s nothing to do with a blockade'

Lithuania says it will impose EU sanctions on the Russian Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad, a move strongly criticised by the Kremlin.

Russia

Germany fuelling 'Russophobic hysteria' over Ukraine war, says Moscow

The claim comes as Russia marked the anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.