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Western Allies impose sanctions on Russia

Western allies impose sanctions on Russia, as Putin gets the green light to deploy troops to breakaway republics

Travel News

Is it safe to fly to Ukraine?

Ryanair, the biggest airline to fly between Europe and Ukraine, has suspended all Ukraine flights for 14 days.

Ukraine

NATO accuses Russia of trying to 'stage pretext' to invade Ukraine

Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine and Ukrainian forces accused each other of unprovoked shelling on Thursday.

My Europe Series

Near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, snipers and scepticism abound

Soldiers manning the frontline between Ukraine and the Russia-backed separatist regions are sceptical of the prospect of a new war.

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Ukrainians deploy giant national flag to mark 'Unity Day'

Ukrainians deploy giant national flag to mark 'Unity Day'

Europe Decoded

Ukraine's defence ministry and two banks targeted in cyberattack

Kyiv has appeared to point the finger of blame at Moscow.

Europe News

MEPs back €1.2 billion aid package for Ukraine, but divisions emerge

Far-right and far-left groups refused to support the financial proposal, which is being fast-tracked to ensure a faster disbursement.

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Ukraine forces in missile launch exercise near border

Ukrainian forces trained using anti-tank missiles and bunker defeat weapons in the country's Donetsk region on Tuesday amid threats of a possible Russian invasion.

Russia

Scepticism over Russian claim that troops are leaving Ukraine border

NATO's chief said there was no evidence and the UK's PM said the latest intelligence was "still not encouraging", after Russia claimed its troops were pulling back from Ukraine's border.

Russia

MPs urge separatist areas in Ukraine to be recognised as independent

It comes after a vote in the Duma.

Poland

Poland is preparing for a possible influx of Ukrainian refugees

Other EU border countries have also warned that thousands of refugees could flee to their country in the event of a Russian attack.

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Ukraine far-right group offers training to civilians

Members of Ukraine's far right movement Azov held military training for Mariupol residents on Sunday to teach them self-defence in case of an attack from Russia.

Ukraine

Russian naval exercises raise fears in Ukraine's Azov Sea communities

Ukrainians living and working along the coast of the Azov Sea fear disruption to their livelihoods as Russia plans naval exercises in the region

Economy

Europe's week: Ukraine, Warsaw fines, microchips & Maastricht turns 30

It was a week of frantic shuttle diplomacy as Western leaders raced between cities in an attempt to avert war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Euroviews. Why is inflation so high in Europe & what can be done to slow it down?

Soaring energy prices are one of the main driving forces behind the rise in costs across the continent.

Hungary

Hungary won't accept more NATO troops on its soil, says FM Szijjártó

"We don't need additional troops on the territory of Hungary," said Hungary's foreign minister Péter Szijjártó.

My Europe Series

War-weary Ukrainians hoping for best as city chiefs prepare for worst

Hirske's position near the frontline in eastern Ukraine has shaped how it views US warnings of a Russian invasion.

Ukraine

'No-one wants more war': Mother's appeal from eastern Ukraine

Galina Dzjucik, who's had no news of her son Viktor since 2017, says the conflict between Russian-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army has been personally devastating.

Europe Decoded

Which EU countries are helping Ukraine militarily?

Some member states are opposed to providing military supplies and weapons, where as others, are in favour.

Ukraine

War is more than a looming threat in this part of eastern Ukraine

Slovyansk was the first city to fall to Russian-backed separatists in 2014.

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