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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.

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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.

The Cube

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.

Ukraine

Ukraine asks for long term commitment on reconstruction from EU

Ukraine needs long-term commitment from the EU and other allies for its eventual post-war reconstruction. That was the message from the country's Minister for Communities and Territories on a visit to Brussels.

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Ukraine reclaims Russia-occupied areas

Ukraine says it has liberated 3000km2 of territory in the east of the country, with Russian soldiers abandoning equipment as they retreat.

World News

Baltic nations agree to severely restrict entry to Russian citizens

Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia have reached an agreement to restrict Russian access to the EU through their borders because of the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Crimea attacks, disinformation, and Putin's grain claim

Here are the latest stories you need to know from Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

Russia

We've gained, not lost, from sanctions over Ukraine, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that Russia had not lost anything as a result of its military campaign in Ukraine, while warning of a looming global food crisis.

Sweden

Russia's actions in Ukraine see Sweden beef up disinformation fight

The national agency tasked with vigilance over external threats to Swedish society says they've been in demand from political parties and civil society for more information, ahead of the general election.

Russia

'A triumph of justice': Novaya Gazeta loses publishing licence

Its editor is Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov.

Russia

Russian journalist Ivan Safronov jailed for 22 years for treason

Human rights activists have slammed the trial as a sham and accuse Russia of trying "revenge" against Safronov.