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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.

Russia

Gorbachev's humble hometown reminisces over the late Soviet leader

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader who died last week, came from humble beginnings in a small rural village in Russia, home to only 3,000 people.

Russia

Thousands pay last respects to Gorbachev in Moscow, Putin a no-show

The last leader of the Soviet Union, who died Tuesday at the age of 91, will be buried at Moscow’s Novodevichy cemetery next to his wife, Raisa.

Russia

From perestroika to Putin, the life of Mikhail Gorbachev in pictures

As the eighth and final Soviet president is to be interred in Moscow on Saturday, these are some of the key moments in his life and career.

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Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about today

From the latest on Zaporizhzhia to the Kremlin labelling rock stars as "foreign agents," here are some of the main developments you need to know surrounding Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

IAEA Chief says integrity of Zaporizhzhia power plant is a priority

A team of 14 IAEA staff travelled to Ukraine to inspect the plant, which has been the site of several battles and explosions in recent weeks

Russia

What Russia's favourite travel vloggers think of the new visa rules

"I think that this is completely unfair because at least among young Russians, I've hardly met anyone who supports the war," one vlogger said.

Lithuania

Opposing EU visa ban on Russians 'is shortsighted'

Five EU countries have said they are prepared to introduce tougher visa restrictions on Russian citizens if no EU-wide ban is agreed

Europe Decoded

Video: Why Lithuania didn't join the tributes to Mikhail Gorbachev

While Western Europe praised the last Soviet leader, the Baltic country was openly critical about his legacy.

Germany

Two German ministry officials 'probed for spying for Russia'

The high-ranking officials are allegedly responsible for sensitive energy issues.

Russia

Russian oil executive 'dies after plunging from 6th-floor window'

Ravil Maganov, who criticised the Ukraine war, died on Thursday after "falling out of a hospital window".

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here are the latest developments from Ukraine as the war continues into its seventh month.

Denmark

Baltic states pledge wind power hike to cut reliance on Russian gas

Seven countries want to produce 20 gigawatts of wind power by 2030, enough to supply electricity to 20 million households.

World News

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.

Europe News

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.