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Ukraine

'Against the Empire': Why Russia's neighbours are fighting for Ukraine

Analysts say several hundred citizens of former Soviet republics have fled to Ukraine to avoid persecution at home, while others have joined Ukraine's armed forces to help defend the country against the Russian invasion.

World News

Russians in Europe: Dreams, dissent and divided loyalties

Some accuse Russians living in Europe of "wanting everything, but doing nothing", while others claim many are opponents of Putin in need of support.

Belarus

Wagner chief walks free after armed revolt, others aren't so lucky

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led an armed rebellion against the Russian military - and walked free. Others who merely voiced criticism against the Kremlin weren't so lucky.

Ukraine

Ukraine accuses local man of directing missile strike that killed 11

Three teenagers among the dead after attack in eastern Ukraine

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Russia

Prigozhin arrives in Minsk, Lukashenko confirms

Prigozhin’s exile in Belarus had been earlier announced by the Kremlin as part of the deal that ended the rebellion

Culture news

Hermitage Amsterdam changes name, severing Russia ties

The Hermitage Amsterdam will now be known as the H'ART Museum, as it rebrands away from its Russian links.

Mali

Wagner group mercenaries to remain in Africa despite mutiny

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the rebellion by the Wagner mercenaries will not result in the group pulling out of African countries where he said they are "doing a good job."

Russia

Euroviews. No mutiny is worth it to Chechnya's Ramzan Kadyrov — at least for now

As long as Putin sits on his gilded throne in Moscow, Ramzan Kadyrov will stay as close to him as humanly possible, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

Russia

Russian defence minister filmed in Urkaine after Wagner revolt

Sergei Shoigu was filmed in a military helicopter and attending a meeting with military officials in a video aimed at projecting a sense of order after a weekend of chaos.

Russia

Wagner boss Prigozhin will be exiled to Belarus along with troops

As part of a deal to defuse rebellion tensions, neither Yevgeny Prigozhin nor his troops will face criminal charges.

Czech Republic

Czech teacher acquitted after telling students "war not real"

The defence claims Martina Bednarova is a victim of Russian propaganda. The court says losing her job has been punishment enough.

Hungary

Hungary risks relationship with Ukraine over POW exchange

Hungary has gradually diverged from the EU's foreign policy agenda when it comes to Ukraine, angering Kyiv and further straining their relationship.

World News

Russia-US prisoner exchange: 'Talks continue, and that's a good thing'

Despite the icy relations, Moscow and Washington continue to find ways for dialogue. US governor Bill Richardson is the man behind the scenes.

World News

Moscow court rejects appeal of jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich

Gershkovich and his employer have denied he spied in Russia. The US government has declared him to be wrongfully detained and demanded his immediate release.

Europe News

EU agrees new sanctions against Russia, targeting Chinese companies

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new raft of sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

EU imports of Russian oil plunge by 90% as a result of sweeping bans

It's official: the European Union is no longer the top client of Russian oil.

Ukraine

Ukraine: Putin claims to be 'ready for dialogue'

Follow the latest developments from the war in Ukraine

Ukraine

Ukraine gallery: An African peace plan and Putin in public

The best of the week's pictures from the war in Ukraine

World News

Euroviews. EU leaders should balance ambitions abroad with public opinion at home

If the heads of the bloc's member states are to build and maintain a united foreign policy, they will need to capitalise on areas that create consensus, Dr Jana Puglierin writes.

Ukraine

Missiles fired at Kyiv as African leaders arrive to promote peace plan

Proposal to strike a diplomatic settlement with Russia is thought to have little chance of success