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Brussels sets out plans to restrict visas for Russian nationals

The proposed guidelines by Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson come less than a week after EU foreign ministers backed the motion at an informal meeting in Prague.

Culture news

Sean Penn and Ben Stiller banned from Russia

Russia imposed personal sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to US sanctions against Russians stemming from the war in Ukraine.

World

The only path to peace is victory, says Ukraine's Tymoshenko

There can be no peace in Ukraine without victory on the battlefield, former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko has told the Estoril Conference in Portugal.

Europe News

Liz Truss: EU stress Ukraine cooperation but Brexit still looms

Brussels said it hoped for "new beginnings" but made clear its position on Brexit "has not changed one iota."

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World News

Euro hits a 20-year low against the US dollar

Another week and yet more pain for the euro. The single European currency was trading below 99 US cents this morning - it's lowest value in 20 years

Ukraine

Alleged white phosphorous attack by Russia on Ukrainian village

Sixteen houses were destroyed by Russian airstrikes overnight on Saturday in the Ukrainian village of Bezruky, with Ukrainian officials claiming that Russia had used cluster phosphorous munitions to target civilian infrastructure.

My Europe Series

How Gorbachev’s dream of liberal, European Russia failed

The death of the eighth and final president of the Soviet Union has sparked debates that are particularly relevant now when Russia is involved in the invasion of its western neighbour.

My Europe Series

How tensions over the Ukraine war are flaring up in Germany

Ukrainians and Russian speakers both say they have suffered threats and violence since the war began six months ago.

Ukraine

Russian shelling forced nuclear reactor to shut down, says Energoatom

The reactor came offline early on Thursday after the emergency system kicked in, Ukrainian authorities said.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here are the latest developments from Ukraine as the war continues into its seventh month.

Europe News

EU agrees to scrap Russia visa deal but stops short of tourist ban

Germany, France, Spain and Portugal were among those who opposed an outright visa ban for Russian nationals.

Vatican

Pope Francis clearly denounced Russia's war in Ukraine, says Vatican

The pontiff was heavily criticised for his comments following the death of Daria Dugina in a car bomb attack, referring to her as a "poor girl".

Europe News

Russia is using gas as 'weapon of war,' says French ecology minister

European governments are trying to coordinate a response to soaring energy costs for businesses and households and to fill storage facilities ahead of peak demand in the winter.

Europe News

Germany and France oppose growing calls for EU visa ban for Russians

Eastern European countries argue the war in Ukraine merits the total suspension of Russian tourism.

My Europe Series

Ukrainian who lost everything in war vows a return to her ruined home

“I'll come back here, I want to live here,” said Lyudmila, whose home near Kyiv was destroyed in the early days of the war.

Sport

New season awaits Ukrainian handball champions In German 2nd division

HC Motor Zaporizhzhia has won the Men's Handball Super League nine years in a row. This year they will play as a guest team in Germany's Second Handball-Bundesliga.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Seven key developments to know today

From France accusing Russia of using gas as a "weapon of war" to Zelenskyy telling Russian troops to "go home," here are some of the most important news about the conflict on Tuesday, 30 August.

Russia

Russia and China to hold war games amid tensions over Ukraine invasion

The exercises are to take place from 1 to 7 September and will also involve military contingents and observers from Algeria, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Syria and some former Soviet republics.

Ukraine

Kyiv claims breakthrough in major new Kherson offensive

Ukraine launched a significant military assault to capture the southern city of Kherson on Monday, which was occupied by Russia in the early days of the war.

Austria

UN nuclear watchdog's Zaporizhzhia visit will be its 'toughest ever'

A team from the UN's nuclear watchdog is finally on its way to Ukraine's embattled Zaporizhzhia power plant.

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