My Europe Series

State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Gas price caps that not everyone agrees on, rising food prices in Belgium, and a lingering MEP scandal: here's what happened this week.

23/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine in maps: Russia intends to boost its armed forces by 30%

The Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, proposed to boost the size of the armed forces by more than 30% from 1.15 million to 1.5 million servicemen.

22/12/2022

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Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's historic visit to Washington

The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Wednesday before addressing the US Congress.

22/12/2022

Hungary

Hungarian refugee centre in urgent need of donations

The organisation is seeking donations in order to keep operating the facility which hosts hundreds of Ukrainian refugees.

22/12/2022

Ukraine

Defence minister Shoigu has visited frontline troops, claims Russia

The trip is the second alleged inspection of Moscow's troops in Ukraine and comes less than a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the US.

22/12/2022

Ukraine

In occupied Mariupol, Russia's rebuild is erasing Ukrainian identity

The key southern port city has become well-known worldwide as the site of death and destruction brought on by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in late February. Now, Moscow is rushing to paper over the devastation it caused.

22/12/2022

USA

Zelenskyy thanks 'every American' in a rousing Congress speech

The Ukrainian president's first known trip outside his country since Russia invaded in February was aimed at reinvigorating support for his country at a time when there is concern that allies are growing weary of the costly war.

22/12/2022

Ukraine

Russia warns US over sending more weapons to Kyiv

The message comes as the US government approves close to €2 billion in new military hardware for Ukraine's armed forces.

21/12/2022

World News

First tank arrives in Czech Republic from Germany under arms swap deal

The Czech Defense Ministry says the remaining 14 tanks should be delivered next year.

21/12/2022

USA

Zelenskyy stops over in Poland on his way to Washington summit

The president arrived by train in the town of Przemysl in the southeast of Poland and will fly on to Washington DC in a historic trip.

21/12/2022

Russia

Vladimir Putin says there will be no limits on Ukraine war spending

Amid a stalling situation in Ukraine, Moscow’s Defence Ministry has called for the number of military personnel to be increased from 1 million to 1.5 million.

21/12/2022

Europe News

'Drain the swamp': Orban calls for European Parliament to be dissolved

"The Hungarians would like for the European Parliament to be dissolved in its current form," Orban said.

21/12/2022

Ukraine

Zelenskyy heading to US in first foreign trip since Ukraine war began

"On my way to the US to strengthen resilience and defence capabilities of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said in a tweet.

21/12/2022

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Christmas tree unveiled in Kyiv in act of defiance against Russia

The day started with attacks on critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital and ended with the unveiling of the 12-metre-high artificial tree decorated with white peace doves. Residents braved the freezing temperatures to admire the tree located next to the Saint Sophia Cathedral.

20/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine’s president visits the frontline city of Bakhmut

In a show of defiance, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented medals to soldiers battling to drive Russian forces back from the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut.

20/12/2022

Ukraine

Zelenskyy in Bakhmut, and four other new developments in Ukraine war

Our round-up of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

20/12/2022

Earth News

Which EU country installed the most solar power in 2022?

No other energy source is growing as quickly or reliably as solar, a new report reveals.

20/12/2022

Ukraine

Two dozen Iranian-made drones detected over Kyiv

The Ukrainian capital was targeted by multiple drones again Monday evening as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more air defence from the West.

20/12/2022

Latvia

Joint Expeditionary Force meets promising more support for Ukraine

A group of 10 northern European nations has pledged to further help Ukraine defended itself from Russian aggression. The Joint Expeditionary Force was set up in 2014 to accelerate a common response to Russian threats.

19/12/2022

Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian soldiers fight within sight of each other

Many of Bakhmut's residents have left the city, as Russian and Ukrainian troops are reportedly fighting within sight of each other.

19/12/2022