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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drug charges, denies intent

The athlete was detained in February after cannabis oil was allegedly found in her airport luggage.

Finland

Finland passes a new law to boost border security with Russia

Currently, Finland's border with Russia is only secured by light wooden fences, mainly installed to prevent cattle from grazing on the wrong side.

Europe News

'Time to decide': MEPs call for Serbia to change its stance on Russia

MEPs ask the EU candidate country to follow EU sanctions on Moscow.

Norway

Russia and Norway agree to resolve Svalbard transit dispute

Russia had accused Norway of blocking supplies from reaching Russian miners due in the Arctic due to EU sanctions on Moscow.

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Firefighters battle blaze after shelling in Sloviansk

Firefighters fight flames at the main market in the city of Sloviansk after local authorities say at least two people were killed and seven more injured by a Russian strike.

Europe News

Ukrainians struggle to find housing as reality bites in Belgium

After a warm welcome initially, some Ukrainian refugees are now struggling to settle in Belgium.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five important developments to know from Sunday

Russians take key eastern city, Australian PM promises more military aid, and Ukrainian forces destroy a Russian base.

Ukraine

Ukraine: Kametstal steel plant challenges during Black Sea blockade

While the Azovstal factory in the key city of Mariupol fell to Russian forces in mid-May, work continues from another site three hundred kilometres away at the Kametstal plant.

Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian forces both claim to be in control of Lysychansk

Russian forces say they are in control of Lysychansk but Ukraine denies the claim and says fighting is continuing on the edges of the city

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Ukraine rescue workers on site of Russian strike in Odessa that killed 21

Ukrainian rescue workers search through the rubble in the city of Sergiyvka after missiles slammed into an apartment building and a recreation centre, killing 21 people and wounding dozens

Ukraine

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.

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.