Europe News

Could the impossible peace in the Caucasus end the war in Ukraine?

The end of Russia's war in Ukraine could come from an unexpected direction.

12/09/2024

Libya

Libya's central bank chaos must serve as a wake-up call for the West

Diplomats may be busy stopping other wars in Ukraine and Gaza from growing into monstrous regional conflicts. But if they’re too consumed to take this brief opportunity, they may end up with a third before too long, Tarek Megerisi writes.

12/09/2024

Russia

Russia's birth rate drops to its lowest in 25 years, data shows

In July, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the country's low birth rate was "catastrophic" for Russia's future.

10/09/2024

Germany

Kara-Murza: Death would be too mild a punishment for Putin

One of the best-known prisoners freed in a major exchange this summer spoke out about what he envisages for Russia's future.

08/09/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Ukrainians have 'no choice to fight' as war continues

Speaking to Italian business representatives at the Cernobbio Forum at Lake Como, Zelenskyy said Ukrainians, "want this war to end more than anyone else in the world."

07/09/2024

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Is Scholz a chancellor on call?

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the fallout of regional elections in Germany, the latest spat between Hungary and the EU and Mongolia's refusal to arrest Vladimir Putin.

06/09/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Kursk incursion has 'turned the tables' in Ukraine

The Ukrainian president has voiced optimism about the prospect of an end to the war, but says his country still badly needs more supplies from its allies.

06/09/2024

Europe News

Putin calls Ukraine's incursion into Kursk a 'failure'

The Russian president is trying to frame Ukraine's unprecedented actions on Russian soil as a futile attempt to distract his own military.

05/09/2024

Ukraine

Children in Ukraine face another school year in bomb shelters

Ukrainian families' determination to keep their children learning is running up against the harsh reality of Russia's continuing assault.

03/09/2024

Mongolia

Mongolia defies calls to arrest Putin during visit despite ICC warrant

Members of the International Criminal Court are treaty bound to detain suspects if an arrest warrant has been issued, but the court doesn’t have any enforcement mechanism.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Brussels urges Mongolia to comply with ICC request and arrest Putin

Vladimir Putin has been accused of engineering the unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin

Vučić acknowledged that Serbia had resisted falling in line with the rest of Europe in putting sanctions on Russia but did say Belgrade had repeatedly condemned the invasion of Ukraine.

01/09/2024

World News

Kremlin 'not worried' about Putin's visit to ICC member state Mongolia

Kremlin says it has 'no worries' about Putin visit to Mongolia despite an ICC warrant for his arrest.

30/08/2024

Europe News

Another deadly barrage of Russian airstrikes hits Ukraine

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days on Thursday, which was mostly intercepted, Ukraine's air force said.

29/08/2024

Europe News

Russia's top generals update Putin on situation in Kursk

Meanwhile, in a speech to mark Independence Day in the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed his country's resolve to regain its "territorial integrity".

25/08/2024

Europe News

Modi arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy after Russia trip

The visit comes just weeks after the Indian Prime Minister met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a trip that was strongly criticised by Zelenskyy.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Chinese premier hails trade relations with Putin in Moscow

Russian president Vladimir Putin meets China's Premier Li Qiang as Moscow and Beijing deepen their political and economic relations.

22/08/2024

Europe News

Putin praises Chechen fighters set for Ukraine in surprise visit

The trip by Russian President Vladimir Putin is his first to the predominantly Muslim republic within the Russian Federation in nearly 13 years.

21/08/2024

Europe News

Ukraine discusses supply of new air defence systems with allies

Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine is being "discussed" with allies, as further evacuations are underway in Russia's Kursk region. On 6 August, Ukrainian forces made a push into the region, seizing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners.

21/08/2024

Europe News

Last key bridge over Seym River in Kursk destroyed by Ukraine

The destruction of the last standing bridge in the region threatens to obstruct Moscow's ability to get supplies and reinforcements to its troops in about 700 square kilometres of Russian territory.

19/08/2024