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USA

How much could a US political row threaten military aid for Ukraine?

Ukraine finds itself caught in the middle as Republicans squabbled over whether to support military funding and their own House speaker.

Economy

Central Asian economies are booming thanks to Russia: Here's why

Central Asia's economic good times are not blemish-free, amid accusations some countries in the region are helping Moscow dodge sanctions.

World News

Has Prigozhin's demise changed Russia's plans in Africa?

Wagner mercenaries have been involved on the African continent for years. So has Prigozhin's demise jeopardised Russia's plans for the African continent?

Azerbaijan

UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh for first time in 30 years

The move comes as more than 100,000 people have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region - equivalent to almost the entire population of the ethnic Armenian enclave - since Azerbaijan seized the region last week.

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Ukraine

Putin commemorates illegal 'annexation' of four Ukrainian regions

In an address marking a year since the illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions, Putin insisted it was carried out “in full accordance with international norms.”

Russia

Russia is in talks with the Taliban: Should the West be watching?

Russia is hosting a Taliban delegation for talks on issues of ‘counter-terrorism’ and ‘narcotics’ on Friday, 29 September. China, Pakistan and Uzbekistan are among the powers heading to meet representatives in Kazan, south west Russia.

Ukraine

UK sanctions Russian officials, Ukraine Kherson region shelled

All the latest development from the war in Ukraine.

Slovakia

Pro-Russia disinformation floods Slovakia ahead of crucial election

Propaganda and attacks on LGBTQ people are prominent ahead of election which could decide whether the country moves politically closer to Moscow.

Economy

World’s largest crypto exchange Binance leaves Russia

Binance is selling its Russian operations to CommEX marking a significant shift in the crypto landscape.

Ukraine

Counter-offensive 'gainining ground', pig heads sent to journalists

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

NATO feared Russia's Suwałki Gap threat. It's now much smaller

The Suwałki Gap was one of NATO's biggest weaknesses against Russia. Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has drastically reduced that risk.

Sport

UEFA lifts ban on Russian youth teams, Ukrainian sides declare boycott

UEFA said in a statement on Wednesday that 'children should not be punished' for the actions of adults.

The Cube

Did a billboard welcoming Zelenskyy contain an embarrassing typo?

A video shows a spelling mistake on a digital billboard in New York reading “Glory to Urine” instead of “Glory to Ukraine". But is it genuine?

Business

Russian economy expected to grow despite war fallout

The country is defying expectations and weathering sanctions but an eventual slowdown is still expected.

Russia

Russia's Balkan power play continues as Kosovo tensions flare

A recent siege at a monastery in Kosovo saw Moscow take another chance to defend Serbia.

Ukraine

Kremlin claims US-UK behind Crimea strike, as Polish right attack Kyiv

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Armenia

'I left to stay alive': Nagorno-Karabakh empties of ethnic Armenians

Baku has promised to guarantee the safety of residents, but Armenia's prime minister warned of "ethnic cleansing".

Russia

Navalny loses appeal over 19-year prison sentence

Navalny's 19-year sentence will be backdated to January 17, 2021, the day he was arrested. He was already serving a nine-year term on a variety of charges that he says were politically motivated before Tuesday's ruling.

Europe News

Brussels calls on tech giants to help fight election disinformation

Commissioner Jourova accused Moscow of spreading fake news.

Russia

Chechen leader praises son for beating up prisoner

After posting a video on Telegram, Ramzan Kadyrov said he was “proud” of his son for assaulting a man accused of burning the Quran.