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Bitcoin price crashes after Russia launches attacks on Ukraine

The Russian attacks on cities and military targets in Ukraine and the resulting foreign economic sanctions are impacting crypto prices.

Travel News

'Do not fly': Ukraine closes its airspace amid Russian military action

There is also the potential risk of a cyberattack on Ukraine's air traffic control.

Europe News

EU leader condemns 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine, promises sanctions

The European Commission president said a new raft of sanctions will weaken Russia's ability to finance the war.

Ukraine

'It's too late': Russian move roils UN meeting on Ukraine

An emergency UN Security Council meeting that was meant as an effort to de-escalate the situation became moot as it was delivered.

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Money

Ukraine crisis: How bank sanctions are only scratching the surface

For now, banking sanctions imposed by the US, the EU, and Britain will have only a minimal impact. The hardest measures are yet to come.

Ukraine

Here's how Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded on day one

Earlier, Western leaders have been united in condemnation after Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine, agreeing on sanctions to cause "massive and severe consequences" against Moscow.

Ukraine

Russia 'nearly 100% ready' to invade Ukraine, says Pentagon official

The warning comes as the region braces for further confrontation after Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions.

Europe News

The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff

The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel.

Ukraine

Ukraine state of emergency to start at midnight amid Russia tensions

Ukraine's parliament has approved a state of emergency to come into force at midnight on Wednesday into Thursday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would send troops to eastern Ukraine.

Tech News

Punishing Putin: How the US could cut Russia off from the tech world

As well as imposing sanctions, the US could really hurt Russia's interests by exploiting its technological advantages.

Russia

Those evacuated from eastern Ukraine hope they can soon go home

"We think we will return home soon. We don’t want to be here," one evacuee told Euronews.

World News

EU ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says Commissioner Ylva Johansson

The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country.

Europe News

EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Donbas

The fresh package of sanctions also limits Russia's access to the EU capital and financial markets.

Green News

Energy prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens

Oil prices surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of rebel-held regions of Ukraine on Monday evening, raising fears that a full-scale invasion was near.

Travel News

Why is New York on the frontline of the Russian invasion?

A war-torn town on the frontline of the Russo-Ukrainian War has changed its name to ‘New York’ in an act of defiance against the imminent threat of invasion.

Ukraine

Russian move to recognise separatists 'scary', Kyiv residents say

People in Kyiv responded in shock and fear to the news that Russia will be sending troops into Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, some people in Donetsk celebrated the news.

World News

Western Allies impose sanctions on Russia

Western allies impose sanctions on Russia, as Putin gets the green light to deploy troops to breakaway republics

World News

EU avoids pre-emptive sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine's pleas

Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place.

Ukraine

Putin recognises eastern Ukrainian separatist regions

The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin was ordering forces to "maintain peace" in eastern Ukraine after the Russian president formally recognised two separatist regions there, escalating tensions with the West.

Tech News

Ukraine warns of more cyberattacks on banks and state agencies

One message on a hacking forum read: "lease of servers to prepare new attacks on the websites of the public sector, the banking sector and the defence sector".

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