Europe Decoded Coal, vodka and Putin's daughters: Here are the latest EU sanctions For the first time, EU countries have agreed to target energy supplies, even if coal represents a small fraction of total purchases. 08/04/2022
Russia Nobel Peace Prize-winning editor 'attacked with red paint' in Russia “My eyes are burning terribly,” Muratov was quoted as saying on Novaya Gazeta Europe's Telegram channel. He said the assailant shouted: "Muratov, here’s one for our boys.” 07/04/2022
Culture news Chanel bars Russians from buying luxury goods abroad Chanel has stepped up its sanctions against Russia by not just closing its stores in the country, but checking if customers are taking their goods back to Russia. 07/04/2022
Russia Russian ultranationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky dies aged 75 The MP was known for making strong and outlandish statements that alarmed Western countries. 06/04/2022
Romania Man dies after car crashes into Russian embassy gates in Romania Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze on Wednesday morning but the driver died at the scene. 06/04/2022
Germany Germany reports rise in attacks on Russian and Ukrainian nationals Two men were arrested over the weekend for provoking Ukrainian refugees with pro-Russian slogans. 05/04/2022
Germany Germany's president admits errors in past dialogue efforts with Russia Frank-Walter Steinmeier has admitted that his support for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was "clearly" a mistake. 05/04/2022
Finland Activists block ship trying to unload Russian coal in Helsinki Helsinki's energy company says they needed to take delivery of the coal from Russia because it was already agreed in a contract - despite earlier pledges to the contrary. 05/04/2022
Money Explained: Why Europe is balking at a proposed ban on Russian energy The West has so far resisted sanctions on Russian energy. But in the face of alleged war crimes, some in Europe are pushing for an outright ban. 05/04/2022
Tech News Meta briefly blocks hashtags for Bucha killings on its platforms Russia has been accused of committing war crimes in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv, which was recently liberated by Ukrainian forces. 05/04/2022
No Comment Russian fighter jets perform combat mission over Ukraine The Russian Defence Ministry released a video on Monday which it claimed shows "crews of the Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters carrying out tasks of delivering air strikes on the military infrastructure of the Ukrainian nationalists" in the course of "the special military operation." 04/04/2022
Tech News Starstreak: What is the UK-made weapon being used in Ukraine? The UK supplied the Starstreak defence system to help Ukraine fight off air attacks, reportedly used for the first time against a Russian helicopter. 04/04/2022
Russia Panic buying or a long-term problem? Russia suffers drug shortages Experts and health authorities in Russia say the drug shortages are temporary. But some remain worried. 04/04/2022
Russia Ukraine denies responsibility for Russian fuel depot attack The Russian governor of the region claimed that Ukrainian helicopters flew into Russia to attack the site at Belgorod, a logistics hub 40km from the border. 01/04/2022
Azerbaijan EU to host talks between rivals Azerbaijan and Armenia With Russia bogged down in Ukraine, observers say Azerbaijan has sensed an opportunity and has stepped up its incursions in Nagorno Karabakh. 01/04/2022
Ukraine Convoy of evacuee buses reaches Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv confirms The buses, carrying residents of Mariupol who had managed to reach the city of Berdyansk, arrived in Ukrainian-controlled Zaporizhzhia on Friday evening. 01/04/2022
Latvia Latvia approves ban on Russian military symbols 'V' and 'Z' Latvian citizens face fines if they display the symbols at any public events to show support for "Russia's military aggression". 31/03/2022
France French military spy chief leaves job over Ukraine war failures: report General Eric Vidaud will immediately be removed as the head of the DRM, a source told AFP. 31/03/2022
Georgia Breakaway region's plans for referendum on joining Russia slammed The leader of the breakaway region of South Ossetia has suggested integrating into Russia. 31/03/2022
Ukraine Zelenskyy: Ukraine bracing for new Russian offensive in the east Ukraine's president says he did not believe Russia's promises to reduce its military build-up towards Kyiv, as his army was preparing for new fighting in eastern Ukraine. 31/03/2022