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Russia

Zelenskyy's globetrotting diplomacy leaves Putin looking isolated

After a whirlwind week of diplomatic visits that has taken in the Vatican, Saudi Arabia, Europe's capitals and Japan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's world tour has left his Russian counterpart looking increasingly isolated.

20/05/2023

Russia

Everyone is talking about Wagner. Who are Russia's other mercenaries?

Russia's Wagner mercenary group often hits the headlines. But who are the country's other guns for hire? And what are they doing?

16/05/2023

Ukraine

Russia launches drone and missile strikes against Ukraine

The increasingly regular series of Russian drone and missile strikes are likely part of a new Russian air campaign in Ukraine aimed at degrading Ukrainian abilities to conduct counteroffensive operations in the near term, the ISW says.

15/05/2023

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No Comment videos of the week

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13/05/2023

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A new stamp-style installation in Ukraine illustrates Russian presiden

In the centre of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, a special art installation has popped up of a postage stamp depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin facing trial.

12/05/2023

Russia

Why pulling out of Russia is no easy feat for European businesses

Many foreign companies continue to do business in Russia and are giving various explanations for this. Those who decide to withdraw from the country face a lengthy and difficult procedure.

10/05/2023

Europe News

A European Ukraine is a rejection of Putin's imperialism, says Scholz

Speaking in Strasbourg, the German Chancellor made the case for a geopolitical, reformed and enlarged European Union.

09/05/2023

Russia

'A real war has been unleashed' against Russia: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin tells a crowd gathered for Moscow's Victory Day parade that 'a real war has been unleashed against our Motherland'.

09/05/2023

Ukraine

All the latest from the Ukraine war this Tuesday

These are the latest developments from the Ukraine war this Tuesday.

09/05/2023

Russia

Euroviews. Russian TV is a propaganda terror box that failed

Although Russian TV does help shape the official discourse of the rogue state gone terrorist, it is unclear whether it has any success with the audience in convincing it to believe the lies it peddles, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

08/05/2023

Russia

Russia finalises Victory Day preparations amid drone strike tensions

Russia is finalising preparations for its most important secular holiday: Victory Day However, concerns over domestic security after a series of recent drone strikes and sabotage operations have seen cities and regions cancel celebrations.

08/05/2023

Netherlands

In the Hague, Ukraine's Zelenskyy said Putin must face justice

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has used an unscheduled trip to the Dutch capital to predict that Vladimir Putin will one day pay for the consequences of his invasion by standing trial in the Hague.

04/05/2023

Russia

Russia 'likely staged' Kremlin drone attack, claims ISW

The US-based think-tank suggested the attack was possibly intended to pave the way for drafting more conscripts.

03/05/2023

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Watch: Ukraine's soldiers training with guns and drones

With a major counter-offensive against Russian invaders anticipated, Ukraine's soldiers are fine-tuning their skills using guns and drones.

02/05/2023

Belgium

NATO: Ukraine more prepared for counterattack as reinforcements arrive

NATO allies and partners say they have sent more than 1,550 armoured vehicles, 230 tanks and 'vast amounts' of ammunition to Ukraine

27/04/2023

Turkey

Turkish President back on TV after health scare

Two days after suffering a health problem live on air Turkey's President Erdoğan was shown alongside Vladimir Putin on TV, inaugurating a Russian-built nuclear power plant.

27/04/2023

Ukraine

Russia reportedly plans to evacuate people from Zaporizhzhia

Moscow's forces are reportedly planning to evacuate people from parts of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia region in Eastern Ukraine.

26/04/2023

Ukraine

China is 'always on the side of peace' Xi tells Zelenskyy on call

This was the first time the two leaders have spoken since the start of the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022.

26/04/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Russia failed to achieve its offensive goals, says ISW

Learn more about the situation in Ukraine, as the UK defence ministry reports that Russian casualties have fallen by 30%.

25/04/2023

Russia

Europe pays tribute to Kremlin critics

The Council of Europe paid tribute on Monday to Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and to other Russian and Belarusian political prisoners.

24/04/2023