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Civilians in Kherson face daily struggle since liberation

Life in the recently liberated city of Kherson is a constant struggle for locals. Russian forces continue to shell the war-torn regional capital.

Poland

Poland's police chief hospitalised after a gift from Ukraine exploded

Warsaw police commander Jarosław Szymczyk received the gift during a recent visit to Ukraine.

Lithuania

Lithuanians turn used car parts into stoves to help warm Ukrainians

It comes amid frequent energy blackouts in Ukraine as Russian forces target the country's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

World News

EU Parliament recognises Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainians

By a vote of 507 votes for, to 12 against, MEPs have recognised the event as a genocide against the Ukrainian people.

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Ukraine

No Christmas truce in Ukraine, says the Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia is not considering a Christmas ceasefire less than a week after Zelenskyy called for Moscow to withdraw before the holiday season.

Europe News

Sakharov human rights prize 'protects freedom', Zelenskyy tells MEPs

Ukraine's leader said the award of the European Parliament's top human rights prize to the Ukrainian people will protect "freedom, human rights, the rule of law and other common values".

Ukraine

No electricity, no gas, no running water: Ukrainians brace for winter

Millions face the freezing Ukrainian winter without power following waves of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Dozens of countries have pledged €1bn in aid.

Ukraine

Four new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our summary of latest news developments around Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

France

International organisations & countries pledge €1 billiion to Ukraine

More than 50 countries and international organisations heard from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conference in Paris on Tuesday and pledged €1 billion to help keep the country powered and fed during the winter

France

Conference aims to raise tens of millions of Euros to help Ukraine

Dozens of countries are meeting in Paris to discuss supporting Ukraine. The conference is expected to raise tens of millions of Euros in aid to help maintain Ukraine's electricity grid and other essential resources.

Europe News

Hungary agrees deal and lifts veto on €18bn EU aid package for Ukraine

Budapest had vetoed two key EU files that required unanimity, which other capitals had likened to blackmail.

Ukraine

Wagner HQ in Melitopol targeted in Ukrainian strike

Moscow has said that two people were killed, releasing photos allegedly showing the destruction of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner’s headquarters in the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol.

World News

Charity concerned over lack of sponsors for Ukrainians arriving in UK

After an initial wave of public interest in housing Ukrainians at the start of the war, the number of sponsors has since dropped.

Ukraine

Ukraine's first 'war babies' are born

The Ukraine war has been going on for more than nine months. Women who became pregnant just before or at the start of the war have now given birth to the first ‘war babies'. Their pregnancies are often accompanied by a lot of stress. Russia regularly carries out attacks on hospitals.

Belgium

EU to circumvent Hungary’s veto of €18 billion aid to Ukraine in 2023

The move comes after Hungary vetoed the aid package to blackmail Brussels after it attempted to freeze Budapest's recovery funds.

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Zelenskyy says Moscow has ‘destroyed Bakhmut’

Zelenskyy says Moscow has “actually destroyed Bakhmut, another Donbas city, that the Russian army turned into burnt ruins.”

World News

Five Good News stories to make you feel better about the world

Several world firsts took place this week, including a green solution for the aviation industry.

Vatican

'A defeat for humanity': Pope cries during prayer over Ukraine war

The Pontiff was applauded by the crowd after breaking down and crying during a public prayer in central Rome, where he called for peace in Ukraine.

Culture news

Milan’s La Scala opera house shows Russian piece despite criticism

It’s known across the world as one of the finest opera houses. However, Italy’s La Scala theatre is faced with a controversial matter: Can we separate Russian culture from the decisions of the Russian government?

Ukraine

Kremlin: Up to Zelenskyy to end Ukraine war and other key developments

Here is our summary of the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Stay informed on the latest developments from Ukraine. Our comprehensive coverage includes breaking news, in-depth analysis, and on-the-ground reports on the conflict, politics, and humanitarian efforts in the region.