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No money for Moscow as Ukraine refuses to repay $3bn to Russia

Ukraine says it will not repay the $3bn debt owned by Russia due this weekend. Kyiv claims Moscow has refused to discuss restructuring proposals

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Every Friday, journalists from euronews’ various language teams select stories from Europe and beyond that did not reach international headlines

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Poland calls for extension of EU sanctions on Russia

The Polish president has called for an extension of EU sanctions imposed last year on Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Andrzej Duda was in Kyiv

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Italy declines to back extension of EU sanctions on Russia

Italy has refused to back an expected six-month extension of EU economic sanctions against Russia. It comes as a surprise to officials in Brussels as

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US urges Ukraine to cut 'cancer of corruption'

America is urging Ukraine to cut what it describes as the “cancer of corruption.” During a visit to the country, US Vice President Joe Biden said the

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Dmytro Firtash calls off visit to Ukraine employers' congress

The 10th Congress of the Ukraine Federation of Employers took place in Kyiv in the absence of its boss Dmytro Firtash. The Ukrainian billionaire was

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Made in Ukraine - "Polina" a fantasy film from Kyiv

A fantasy movie is being shot in in Kyiv. It’s called ‘Polina’ and tells the story of a young girl on a magical journey in search of the truth about

Ukraine

Still no power in Crimea as protesters block repairs to pylons

Crimeans continue to suffer from a lack of power as work to restore electricity supplies is hampered by protesters and a lack of political will to

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia clash again over gas pricing

Another round in the almost annual row over gas pricing has begun between Russia and Ukraine. Russian exporter Gazprom has announced its halting

Russia

'Criminal investigations opened' following Crimea blackout

A number of criminal investigations have reportedly been opened in Ukraine after power lines carrying electricity into Crimea were sabotaged. The

Ukraine

Ukraine passes law outlawing discrimination against gay workers

After several failed attempts, Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday backed a bill that bans discrimination against gay workers – a pre-condition for the

Ukraine

Kyiv in race against time to pass anti-corruption laws as EU deadline looms

The Ukrainian parliament has adopted another five of the anti-corruption measures necessary to liberalise EU visa requirements for Ukraine. The

Ukraine

Ukraine-EU visa deal uncertain

The EU’s foreign policy chief has urged Ukraine to take tougher action against corruption as it moves closer to Europe. Federica Mogherini visited

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Russian military exercise in Crimea

The Russian military carried out a large exercise on the Crimean peninsula, territory annexed by Moscow in March 2014. Both naval and ground forces

Ukraine

Ukraine ammunition depot explosion kills at least

At least two people have been killed in the Ukrainian town of Svatove after an ammunition depot exploded. A series of fireballs were seen following

Russia

Russian police raid Ukrainian library in Moscow

Armed and masked police confiscated books they said contained "anti-Russian propaganda"

Ukraine

Ukraine: Mariupol vote called off amid 'irregularities'

Regional elections in the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Krasnoarmiysk were called off on Sunday (October 26) for alleged irregularities on the

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Ukraine postpones local elections in two key areas for Kyiv

Local elections in two areas in the disputed Donetsk region of Ukraine have been cancelled. Polls failed to open in the Kyiv controlled

Ukraine

Direct flights come to an end between Kyiv and Moscow

Ukraine’s ban on flights to Russia announced three weeks ago comes into effect on Sunday, meaning longer more expensive journeys for people wanting

Ukraine

Ukraine: Darth Vader runs for mayor

Darth Vader is among the candidates vying for the post of Mayor in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa. He joins Peking Duck and a man calling himself

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