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How will Russia's 'elections' in occupied Ukrainian territories work?

Despite the martial law imposed in four annexed regions of Ukraine, Russia is holding "elections" to local assemblies. Kyiv regards active participation in them as treason. The EU and the USA condemned Moscow's actions, calling them "another gross violation of international law".

Ukraine

The West and Kyiv denounce Russian elections in occupied territories

The vote is taking place at the same time as local elections in Russia.

Ukraine

Russian officials plan local elections in occupied Ukraine at weekend

Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip there.

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Why are certain Wagner graves being destroyed in Russia?

One particular video accused the Kremlin of attempting to erase the memory of Wagner soldiers after the sudden death of the group's boss Yevgeny Progizhin in a plane crash.

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Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy's home town struck, 'blood money' claims

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

France

'The Russian flag cannot be at the Paris Olympics,' Macron says

Questioned over the possible presence of Russian athletes at the 2024 Games in Paris, the French president said that the Russian flag cannot be shown at the Olympics "at a time when Russia is committing war crimes."

Estonia

Estonia 'concerned' about possible hybrid attack from Russia - FM

"We are watching carefully", Margus Tsahkna warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv forces advance in western Zaporizhzhia region

Ukrainian forces advancd to tree-line positions that are east of the Russian anti-tank ditches and dragon’s teeth obstacles that are a part of a tri-layered defence immediately west of Verbove 18km southeast of Orikhiv

Mongolia

Pope Francis opens clinic on first papal visit to Mongolia

Pope Francis wrapped up the first-ever papal visit to Mongolia on Monday by inaugurating a church-run homeless clinic and shelter, insisting that such initiatives aren’t aimed at winning converts but are simply exercises in Christian charity.

Economy

Back to work: the EU's to-do list between now and the 2024 elections

After a month-long summer break, the European Union is back to work.

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WATCH: Despite the war, people gather for a pride march in Kharkiv

Despite the war, people gathered in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride.

Ukraine

Ukraine War: Zelenskyy discusses Black Sea grain corridor with Macron ahead of Putin-Erdogan summit

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Culture news

Kaliningrad: The city used by Russian filmmakers to replicate Europe

Russian filmmakers, cut off from the West due to the Ukraine conflict, are using Kaliningrad, with its European charm, as a backdrop.

Germany

German court sentences Russian man over plot to murder dissident

Thwarted assassination plan is suspected to have been initiated at the top of Chechnya's power elite

Europe News

EU purchases of Russian LNG up 40% compared to pre-war levels: study

The European Union vowed to drastically cut imports of gas from Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine but data shows the bloc's purchases of Russian-made liquefied natural gas (LNG) have soared.

Russia

Russia has 'right to war' with NATO - Medvedev

“Whether you like it, or not, history is on our side. We will bury you,” he said quoting former USSR leader Nikita Khrushchev.

Russia

Putin supported by most Russians but what about his inner circle?

President Putin appears to have the support of everyday Russians but some analysts suggest that his biggest rivals could be those closest to him

Vatican

Pope causes fury after praising Russia's imperialist past

The Vatican stepped in to clarify the remarks after Pope Francis told young people they were the "heirs of the great Russia".

Russia

Private funeral held in St Petersburg for Wagner boss Prigozhin

A private funeral was reportedly held in St. Petersburg for the Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin which Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend

Business

BRICS wants an increased influence that the West cannot ignore anymore

Six new countries are set to join the BRICS to make their presence felt on the global economic stage. But the Western world’s sustainability goals might suffer the consequences.