Ukraine

Russia's ability to launch a large-scale offensive is downplayed

The Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainian military authorities and Russian pro-war nationalists are downplaying Russia's ability to launch a sweeping operation in the Donetsk region. Experts say the Kremlin has failed to prepare conscripts to conduct efficient warfare.

13/02/2023

Russia

US warns its citizens in Russia to get out immediately

The embassy is warning its citizens that Russian security services have arrested Americans on spurious charges.

13/02/2023

World News

Astronauts and cosmonauts receive a delivery from home

An uncrewed supply vessel docked with the International Space Station on Saturday morning delivering three tonnes of food, fuel and other supplies to the two women and five men of the Expedition 68 crew on board.

11/02/2023

World News

Russian Foreign Minister visits Mali in sign of deepening ties

Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov vowed to continue helping Bamako improve its military capabilities on a visit to Mali on Tuesday.

08/02/2023

Europe News

EU to deploy fake news experts in its offices globally: Borrell

Both Russia and China now use formal diplomatic channels to spread disinformation, an EEAS report found.

07/02/2023

World News

Patriarch Kirill worked for the KGB in the 1970s, Swiss media reports

Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, a close supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, worked for the Russian intelligence service in Switzerland in the 1970s, according to two Swiss newspapers, citing declassified archives.

06/02/2023

Moldova

Euroviews. Moldova's brave resistance to Moscow's bullying is akin to a miracle

Russia has blackmailed the eastern European country of 2.6 million for over three decades. Now, Chișinău's pro-European turn should be greeted with enthusiasm, security expert Claudiu Degeratu argues.

06/02/2023

Europe News

EU ban on Russian oil imports comes into force

The EU and G7 countries have also expanded the existing price cap on Russian crude oil to include all refined products.

06/02/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for help from West on warplanes

The city of Kharkiv came under renewed attack on Sunday as Canada dispatched the first of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy’s incumbent defence minister has warned that the country's death toll will rise if warplanes are not delivered.

05/02/2023

Ukraine

Constant shelling forces Bakhmut residents underground

After 11 months of the war, the fighting remains intense on the eastern front of Ukraine and particularly in Bakhmut.

01/02/2023

Earth News

Inside the Russian climate movement labelled as ‘foreign agents’

War in Ukraine has led to ever-tightening laws on dissent in Russia. Despite this, activists have launched the country's first-ever climate case.

01/02/2023

Ukraine

Ten civilians killed as Russia shells homes in Ukraine

Ten civilians were killed in Ukraine, including three in Konstantynivka, as Russian artillery targeted homes. Ukraine's army says it has been exacting a heavy toll against Russian soldiers on the battlefield.

28/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine warns of Olympic boycott if Russia and Belarus allowed in

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she would not stand in the way of Russian athletes competing in the 2024 event – but only if they competed as neutral athletes without the national flag.

27/01/2023

Netherlands

Case against Russia over downing of MH17 can go ahead, court rules

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg issued its latest judgment on Wednesday afternoon.

25/01/2023

Russia

Moscow Helsinki Group banished by court order in Russia

Moscow City Court has ruled to dissolve the prominent human rights organisation, as the Kremlin continues to crack down on those who oppose the invasion of Ukraine.

25/01/2023

Art

Why has an exhibition of Banksy replicas popped up in Russia?

The anonymous street artist has previously disavowed an unauthorised exhibition in Moscow and has campaigned for the Ukrainian people.

24/01/2023

Ukraine

Germany dispatches Patriot missile systems to its border with Poland

Russia says its forces have captured a village in the Donetsk region. Meanwhile, Germany dispatches Patriot missile systems to its border with Poland.

23/01/2023

Europe News

Russia, Estonia expel ambassadors amid 'destroyed' relations

Moscow has accused Tallinn of "total Russophobia".

23/01/2023

Sweden

Two brothers in Sweden jailed on charges of spying for Russia

In Sweden, two brothers have been sent to prison after being found guilty of spying for Russia over a period of ten years. Both have consistently denied the charges.

21/01/2023

Economy

More than 550 firms still do business in Russia. Many are from the EU

According to a Yale University database, European companies like Boggi, Benetton, Lacoste and Philips are still doing "business as usual" in Russia.

20/01/2023