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Ukraine

In Borodianka, fears remain about what will be found under the rubble

So far 26 people have been found dead, but more than 200 are still missing.

Russia

Nehammer becomes first European leader to visit Putin since war began

Nehammer said he wants to be a "bridge-builder" between Moscow and Kyiv.

Germany

In Germany, pro-Russian protesters complain of discrimination

"We organised this protest because many of us Russian speakers, Russians, have been discriminated against and harassed because of our language culture."

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia is preparing offensive in east, Pentagon says

The Pentagon’s latest assessment is that Russia is gearing up for, but has not yet begun, an intensified offensive in the Donbas. A senior US defence official said the Russians are moving more troops and material toward that area and are focusing many of their missile strikes there.

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Ukraine

UK promises more military aid to Ukraine, as Russia's losses grow

Boris Johnson became the latest European leader to visit Kyiv, and he praised Ukrainians as "people of iron."

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Search in Borodyanka town near Kyiv

Firefighters searched for bodies in the debris of destroyed buildings in a town near Kyiv, which had been targeted by Russian airstrikes during its invasion of Ukraine.

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French artist sprays 'symbols of support' amidst Kyiv's war-ravaged streets

Paris-based graffiti artist C215 puts the final touches on a blue and yellow portrait of a young girl on a Kyiv bus shelter, a colourful contrast with the badly damaged buildings nearby.

Ukraine

Von der Leyen gives Ukraine questionnaire for EU accession discussions

While in Kyiv, the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gave Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy a questionnaire that marked the starting point for a possible membership decision.

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Viral video does not prove Bucha killings were staged

Russian state media broadcast the video, falsely claiming it was proof that the Bucha killings were staged.

Poland

Poland's Kaczynski slams Hungarian ally Orban in surprise move

Kaczynski said Orban’s attitude toward the war in Ukraine was “very sad” and a “disappointment".

Europe Decoded

Coal, vodka and Putin's daughters: Here are the latest EU sanctions

For the first time, EU countries have agreed to target energy supplies, even if coal represents a small fraction of total purchases.

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Dozens killed in Kramatorsk train station after Russian rocket attack.

A Russian rocket attack on a railway station in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, killed dozens of people on Friday as civilians rushed to leave the Donbas region.

Finland

Finnish government websites hit by cyberattack during Zelenskyy speech

The official websites of the Finnish foreign and defence ministries were both down for several minutes on Friday.

Ukraine

What do we know about the Kramatorsk train station attack?

The rocket attack at Kramatorsk comes as Russia steps up its offensive in the east, and Ukrainian authorities have been trying hard to evacuate civilians.

Europe News

Euroviews. Watch: Do MEPs think the EU should ban imports of Russian gas and oil?

The bloc has decided to phase out all purchases of Russian coal. Should oil and gas be next?

Denmark

Denmark to build 'Ukraine towns' to house refugees

The new sites could be located around disused facilities like schools, hospitals, barracks or care homes.

Europe News

NGOs call on EU to clampdown on trafficking as millions flee Ukraine

Women leaving Ukraine on their own are being targeted with sinister messages on social media, some promising "a free place for you in my bed."

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Ukrainian military couple get married in Kyiv

On Thursday 7 April, Anastasia and Vasislav, two members of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, were married on Kyiv Hill.

Europe News

Von der Leyen heading to Kyiv to show 'unwavering support' for Ukraine

It comes a day after the bloc agreed on a fifth round of sanctions against Moscow.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Dozens killed as rockets strike train station in Ukraine

Dozens were killed and hundreds were wounded after two rockets hit Kramatorsk station in eastern Ukraine, used by many evacuees in recent days.

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