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Ukraine

Russia set to deploy 1,000 Wagner mercenaries to Ukraine, says MoD

The EU has already imposed sanctions on the Wagner Group and its leader, and they've been accused of atrocities in Ukraine, Syria, Libya and Africa.

Ukraine

'Whole world awaiting good news': Erdogan urges Russia-Ukraine peace

Ahead of the talks, Zelenskyy said his country is prepared to declare its neutrality, as Moscow has demanded, in comments that might lend momentum to negotiations.

Ukraine

Western leaders cautious over Russia pledge to cut Kyiv attacks

At peace talks in Instanbul, Russia said it will "fundamentally" reduce combat operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine has said it will accept neutral status in return for security guarantees.

Russia

Russia expels three Slovakian diplomats in retaliatory move

Bratislava had expelled three Russian officials earlier this month for alleged diplomatic violations.

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Russia

Leading Russian independent newspaper shuts down amid media crackdown

Novaya Gazeta said they'd had two warnings from Russian press watchdog Roskomnadzor, which put their operating licence at risk.

Germany

Germany could prosecute people who use pro-Russia Z symbol

Authorities in Germany are considering whether to prosecute anyone who uses the Z symbol in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Euroviews. The EU must replace the US as a security provider in Europe

America wants out. Russia wants in. Europe must be ready to protect itself.

Green News

Chernobyl forest fires releasing radioactive pollution, officials warn

Ukrainian officials say the fires were started by Russian shelling in the region.

Ukraine

Ukraine would consider referendum on staying out of NATO - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has told journalists his country could consider a referendum on staying out of NATO -- and staying neutral -- but only after Russian troops withdraw.

Ukraine

Irpin near Kyiv 'liberated' from Russian forces — Ukraine government

Earlier the town's mayor made a similar claim about Irpin in the capital's northwestern suburbs, that was the scene of fierce recent fighting.

USA

US scrambles to clarify Biden's Russia 'regime change' message

The White House, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have been trying to explain Joe Biden's controversial comments about Vladimir Putin and insisting it's not a call for 'regime change.'

Ukraine

Ukraine: Macron warns against escalation after Biden speech

French President Emmanuel Macron warns against escalation of rhetoric, after Joe Biden appeared to suggest regime change in Russia during a speech - something the White House has had to clarify.

Ukraine

Mariupol residents bury neighbours in makeshift graves

Mariupol residents say chaos is rife in the besieged Ukrainian city as locals bury their neighbours in makeshift graves

Travel News

Ukraine invasion dashes hopes for a tourism revival in Turkey and Cuba

The turquoise beaches of Antalya, Turkey and Varadero, Cuba have long been a magnet for Russian tourists. But this year they look empty, dashing hopes of a buoyant revival for the countries' tourism industries.

Russia

Which are some of the Western firms still operating in Russia?

Many Western companies have stopped their Russian operations to comply with sanctions, but some very recognisable brands are still doing business there - so what's the deal?

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A look back at a month of war in Ukraine

It has been one month since Ukrainians woke up to the sirens and explosions, as Russian forces launched their invasion. Since then Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Mariupol and many other cities have been under constant attack. Here are the strongest moments since February, 24.

Finland

End of the line in Finland for last direct EU-Russia train link

It's the end of the line for a twice-daily service between Helsinki and St Petersburg, the only remaining rail link for Russians travelling to the EU, as the last service arrived in the Finnish capital.

Germany

Germany wants to stop using Russian coal by the end of the year

Germany plans to become independent of Russian coal by the fall and nearly independent of Russian oil by the end of the year.

Ukraine

Macron: France, Greece and Turkey to attempt Mariupol evacuation plan

The French president said the three countries would attempt a "humanitarian operation" to get people out of the besieged city "in the next few days".

Europe Decoded

Traffickers and online trolls target Facebook Ukrainian refugee group

Diana Shore, founder of 'Room for Ukrainians in the UK', has called on social media companies to adopt geolocation software to ensure the safety of Ukrainian refugees online.