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Heavy fighting rages on in eastern Ukraine as death toll mounts

Ukrainian troops walk past the bodies of the fallen following fighting against Russian forces and Russia-backed separatists near the village of Zolote, in the eastern region of Lugansk.

United Kingdom

UK government seeks to toughen sanctions on Russia with new law

The Economic Crime Bill aims to root out ill-gotten money in the UK.

Art

'This is our story': Lviv museums move to protect Ukrainian heritage

Museums in the western city are taking steps to protect art and literature telling the story of Ukraine from potential Russian bombardment.

Ukraine

'Shocking behaviour': Russian gymnast wears Z to back Ukraine invasion

The Z symbol, which has been seen on Russian tanks in Ukraine, has become a sign of support for the invasion.

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Thousands arrested during anti-war protests in Russia, authorities say

Thousands of people have been detained during a series of anti-war protests across Russia on Sunday.

World News

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets,” US President Joe Biden said.

Ukraine

Ukrainians flock to Lviv to catch train to neighbouring countries

The train station in the western town of Lviv has become a focal point for the flow of refugees escaping the fighting.

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Rally held in New York's Times Square in support for Ukraine

A rally to support Ukraine was held in New York City's Times Square.

Ukraine

Civilians killed near Kyiv on 11th day of Russia's war in Ukraine

Civilians, including a family, were killed in shelling outside of Kyiv and thousands of Russians were arrested for protesting the invasion on Sunday, as the war in Ukraine continued.

World News

Thousands gather worldwide to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Protests were held in Paris, Lisbon, London, Rome, Zurich and Tokyo.

Money

What sanctions have been imposed on Russia and what could come next?

Existing sanctions on trade, banking, technology, energy, and more are already inflicting pain on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. What could be next?

Ukraine

NATO's refusal on no-fly zone over Ukraine 'a sign of weakness'

Here's what you need to know from day ten of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues

The Ukrainian president addressed MEPs in Brussels on Tuesday via videolink.

Ukraine

After moving to Lviv, foreign embassies become busy evacuating expats

Foreign embassies in Ukraine now situated in Lviv are starting to evacuate their citizen as the war is now felt all over the country.

Russia

Russia restricts access to foreign and independent media including BBC

Russia has restricted access to the sites of four independent media, including the local edition of the BBC.

USA

Yellen: US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration would make it a priority to strip Russian oligarchs of their wealth.

World News

Ukraine war: Here's what happened on Day 9

An international outcry has followed Russia's shelling of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight. The IAEA says the reactor itself was not hit and no radiation was released.

Sweden

Sweden summons Russian officials over violation of airspace

The incident comes amid renewed tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

My Europe Series

Ukraine war: Did Eastern Europe's Russia warnings fall on deaf ears?

Some central and eastern Europeans point out that western European countries are the main trading partners with Russia and China.

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Aid groups mobilize at Ukraine borders

More than a million people have now fled Ukraine following Russia's invasion, in what was described as the swiftest refugee exodus this century by the UN refugee agency.