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Ukraine claims to have regained villages taken by Russia

Kyiv insists it has regained several villages in the Donetsk region previously occupied by Russian forces but warns there will be no quick solution

Russia

Wagner paramilitaries ordered to pledge allegiance to Russian leaders

Wagner paramilitary soldiers and members of other armed groups have been ordered to pledge allegiance to the Russian leadership as rift develops

Ukraine

Euroviews. View Q&A: Crisis caused by Kakhovka dam destruction is still evolving

As the vast and far-reaching consequences of the Kakhovka dam destruction become clearer, Euronews View spoke to Vsevolod Prokofiev, Save the Children’s Media Manager in Ukraine, who was among the first responders to the affected areas.

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WATCH: Dam blast adds to misery in Ukraine

The destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam and the emptying of its reservoir on the Dnieper River has added insult to injury in the region that has suffered missile attacks for more than a year.

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Ukraine

'Evidence' suggests Russia deliberately damaged Kakhovka dam: ISW

According to the Institute for the Study of War, although it cannot be certain, the available evidence, reasoning, and rhetoric suggest that Russian forces deliberately damaged the Kakhovka dam.

Green News

'Biggest ecocide in Ukraine': Kakhovka collapse threatens rare species

Besides contaminating water supplies and threatening the cooling system at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam will likely destroy hundreds of rare animal and plant species, according to the Ukrainian environment ministry.

Slovenia

EU member Slovenia beats Belarus for UN Security Council seat

Slovenia will join as the non-permanent member of the Council for the second time since it declared independence from Yugoslavia.

Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians flee rising flood waters after dam destruction

Officials said about 22,000 people live in areas at risk of flooding in Russian-controlled areas on the eastern side of the river, while 16,000 live in the most critical zone in Ukrainian-held territory on the western side.

Ukraine

'No immediate safety risk' to Zaporizhzhia plant after dam destruction

Low water levels could affect the plant's cooling system but the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says there is a safety pond.

Europe News

'An act against humanity': Leaders condemn attack on Ukraine dam

The European Union has forcefully condemned the attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, calling it an "act against humanity" and warning it may constitute a war crime under international law.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv forces 'increasing offensive operations'

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said the military has scored gains, but it's not clear whether these operations are part of a long-awaited major offensive which has been mooted for months.

Europe News

Putin in power will lead to 'disintegration' of Russia: Khodorkovsky

Mikhail Khodorkovsky added that in Russia there is a belief that losing the war in Ukraine could lead to the end of the country.

World News

Nearly a quarter of Ukraine's air-raid shelters locked or unusable

The Ukrainian interior ministry said that of the “over 4,800” shelters it had inspected, 252 were locked and a further 893 “unfit for use.”

World News

War in Ukraine: Russia says Ukraine is launching 'major' attacks

Moscow is claiming that Kyiv has launched a “major” attack in Donetsk, while Ukraine says it has no information on a “large-scale offensive”.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia says it stopped 'large scale' Ukrainian offensive

In a statement early Monday morning, the Ministry of Defence in Moscow claimed it had killed 250 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed tanks - or if this was the long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.

World News

Is the energy crisis behind us?

As the war in Ukraine continues, Europeans are already looking ahead to the coming winter, keeping a close eye on their gas reserves.

Poland

What is Poland's 'Russian influence law' really about?

The US and EU have harshly criticised the new legislation, which the Polish opposition say amounts to a campaign of public humiliation.

Ukraine

Pro-Kyiv groups have made no 'serious attempt' to occupy Belgorod: ISW

Geolocated footage shows alleged Freedom of Russia Legion personnel operating just kilometres from the Russian-Ukrainian border on Thursday.

South Africa

South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international warrant

Russia's president was granted diplomatic immunity to attend a BRICS summit in August, despite being wanted for his involvement in alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Europe News

A ceasefire in Ukraine would lead to 'frozen conflict': von der Leyen

The European Commission president suggested a group of "like-minded states" provide security guarantees to Ukraine.

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