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Slovakia

Slovakia charges two suspects with spying for Russia

Slovakia's foreign ministry had said it would also expel three Russian diplomats for alleged spying and bribery.

Netherlands

Netherlands and Australia launch new case against Russia over MH17

It is the latest bid to hold Moscow legally responsible for the missile strike that brought down the passenger aircraft over eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Ukraine

New round of Russia-Ukraine talks offer glimmer of hope

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine will meet via videoconference on Monday morning with a change in tone between the two sides offering a possible glimmer of hope to end the war.

Ukraine

Putin started 'what could turn into WWIII', Ukrainian PM says

Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Defence says it might launch major assaults to take full control of cities that are already surrounded - but that President Putin hasn't ordered this yet.

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Tech News

Meta rows back on Putin hate speech policy after Russian Instagram ban

Instagram was indefinitely shut down in Russia on Monday after Moscow accused its parent company Meta of inciting violence against Russians.

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Tram ride through wartime Kyiv stirs memories of lost city

Yelena Sabirova's tram line is one of the few still trundling through the maze of Kyiv's barricades and checkpoints.

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Ukraine

Live: Zelenskyy says Kyiv would only fall 'if carpet bombed' by Russia

Gas, water and electricity shortages have heavily affected the residents of Mariupol and Chernihiv, among other cities.

Culture news

Iggy Pop 'stands with Ukraine' as acts pull out of Moscow's Park Live

It's a far cry from the antics of 1989...

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Ukrainian forces battle Russian troops near Kyiv

Ukrainian forces battle Russian troops near Kyiv

Travel News

Why are 40 million Russian expats being asked to call home?

This organisation is urging Russian speakers all over the world to call everyone in Russia and talk about the war in Ukraine.

Tech News

Ukraine’s tech companies are finding ways to help those fleeing war

Tech companies are banding together to help those fleeing the violence in Ukraine’s hard-hit cities; from rescue ops to translation and jobs.

Economy

How are sanctions impacting everyday life in Russia?

How are sanctions impacting everyday life in Russia?

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Volunteers feed thousands at a roadside kitchen near Kyiv frontline

Volunteers feed thousands at a roadside kitchen near Kyiv frontline

Climate

What is LNG and can it fill the gap left by Russian oil and gas?

Liquified natural gas is being brought in from all over the world to help meet Europe's energy needs.

Russia

Putin authorises Russia to use volunteer foreign fighters in Ukraine

Moscow says it was aware of 16,000 applications to fight alongside Russian forces.

Ukraine

New EU, G7 sanctions hit Russia as strikes hit Ukrainian cities

Russian airstrikes have hit Dnipro in central Ukraine, and military airfields at Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk in the west. The EU's top diplomat is proposing to double military aid for the country.

Europe News

Hard times lie ahead but 'freedom is priceless,' says Estonian PM

In an interview with Euronews, Kaja Kallas said EU leaders have to be "honest" with citizens about the effects of sanctions.

Green News

Toilet paper shortages could be just around the corner

Toilet paper hoarders could be back because of the energy crisis.

Turkey

Russia 'did not attack Ukraine' says Lavrov after meeting Kuleba

There was no breakthrough when the Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers met in Turkey, their first encounter since Putin's forces invaded Ukraine two weeks ago.