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Macron refused to take Russian COVID-19 test before meeting Putin

The photo of the two leaders sitting six metres apart has sparked much debate online.

Ukraine

UK, Norway urge nationals to leave Ukraine over Russia invasion fears

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday all the pieces were in place for a major military operation that could start “rapidly” and possibly before the end of the Games on Jan. 20.

Ukraine

UK and Russia ministers clash amid drive to ease Ukraine tensions

Visiting Moscow, the UK's foreign minister called on Russia to"desist from threats" over Ukraine, while her Russian counterpart rejected Western "moralising" as a "road to nowhere".

My Europe Series

Ukraine crisis: What is Russia's problem with NATO?

We take a closer look at Moscow's demands regarding the transatlantic military alliance.

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Vatican

Watch: 'War is insane,' says Pope Francis on Russia-Ukraine crisis

The Pope, in his general audience Wednesday, prayed that the "threats of war be overcome through serious dialogue."

Hungary

Hungary won't accept more NATO troops on its soil, says FM Szijjártó

"We don't need additional troops on the territory of Hungary," said Hungary's foreign minister Péter Szijjártó.

Money

Crypto pours in to support Ukraine's military amid Russia tensions

Bitcoin donations soar to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups, showing such groups received more than $550,000 (€480,000) worth of crypto in 2021.

Ukraine

Majorities across EU 'think Russia will invade Ukraine', reveals poll

A majority of people in six out of seven EU countries surveyed thought a Russian invasion of Ukraine would happen in 2022.

My Europe Series

War-weary Ukrainians hoping for best as city chiefs prepare for worst

Hirske's position near the frontline in eastern Ukraine has shaped how it views US warnings of a Russian invasion.

Art

Europe is 'openly threatened' says appeal from 350 culture leaders

Nobel laureate Herta Müller, novelist Ian McEwan and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei have signed the open letter.

Ukraine

Concrete solutions possible over Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Macron

After Moscow and Kyiv, Macron landed in Berlin on Tuesday evening, where he said a challenging dialogue with the Kremlin was "the only way to make peace possible in Ukraine".

World News

UK and Germany sending more troops to NATO's eastern flank

Germany is sending 350 troops to the NATO eFP battle group in Lithuania, while the UK will send an additional 350 units to Poland.

Ukraine

War is more than a looming threat in this part of eastern Ukraine

Slovyansk was the first city to fall to Russian-backed separatists in 2014.

Ukraine

Scholz: Germany and US 'absolutely united' on Russia sanctions

Germany's Chancellor Scholz visits the US amid criticism of his government's stance towards Russia, while the French president hopes to convince Moscow to stand down over Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: First US troops land in Poland as Xi backs Putin

Here are things to know about the international tensions surrounding Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

YouTube closes accounts of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine

The move comes amid heightened tensions between the West and Moscow.

Europe News

Russia will face massive costs if it attacks Ukraine, warns EU chief

Von der Leyen issued the warning during an interview with Euronews.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Ukraine crisis, energy fears and nuclear labelled green

Here are the key stories occupying minds in Brussels this week.

My Europe Series

Ukraine crisis explained: How did we get here? Will Russia invade?

Russian troops have surrounded the country from the northern border with Belarus to the east and southern part of the country, raising concerns that Putin might consider a larger-scale invasion even as Russian officials insist they are not planning to invade.

Ukraine

US accuses Russia of fake plot as pretext for Ukraine invasion

Moscow has been accused of creating graphic propaganda videos featuring fake explosions, corpses, and actors.

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