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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.

The Cube

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.

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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.

My Europe Series

'Europe still not fully aware of tragedy and suffering in Ukraine'

“Nobody could ever expect, believe or anticipate something like this. These are horror stories — what is going on in Mariupol, what is going on in Chernihiv, in Kharkiv. It’s unimaginable.”

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UN humanitarian chief says Bucha investigations are the 'next step'

Police officers in the Ukrainian town of Bucha continue to identify victims, while UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths visits a mass gravesite.

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Ukrainians living in Greece mobilise to support Kyiv

On Thursday, people gathered outside the Athens parliament as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Greek lawmakers via video link.

Tech News

Meta says hackers targeted Ukrainian soldiers' Facebook accounts

Meta says groups linked to the Kremlin are spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine while amplifying pro-Russian conspiracy theories at home.

Green News

Radioactive soil and red trees: Why is Chernobyl’s forest so deadly?

After five weeks of occupation, Russian troops retreated from Chernobyl suffering from radiation poisoning. What happened?

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