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'Putin believes it is necessary': Muscovites react to troops call-up

"We are in a situation where we can't comment on what he has said," one man said. "The president said it, and that's it."

Russia

Serbia flights 'cost €9k on black market' after reservists call-up

That's according to Serbia president Aleksandar Vucic.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine.

Russia

Putin declares partial mobilisation to bolster Ukraine war effort

In a speech expected to be aired the night before, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday morning the mobilisation will affect reserves and those who have served in the Russian forces in the past.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Putin praises separatist Bosnian Serb leader during his Kremlin visit

In a rare trip by a representative of a European country to Moscow, Milorad Dodik supported the Kremlin's war in Ukraine on Monday, telling Russian state-owned agency TASS that Russia "was forced to retaliate".

Culture news

The "Queen of Soviet pop" protesting against Russia's war on Ukraine

At 73-years-old, Alla Pugacheva, dubbed the ‘Queen of Soviet pop music’, is arguably one of Russia's most famous singers with a career spanning over five decades

Russia

Prisoners refuse to join Russian mercenary group, US official claims

US official claims that Russia's mercenary Wagner Group has not been entirely successful in its efforts to recruit 1,500 felons

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Top developments you need to know today

These are the latest updates in the Ukraine war you need to know today.

Uzbekistan

Turkey and India call on Putin to end war in Ukraine

India's PM Narendra Modi told his Russian counterpart there was a need to establish global peace and end the Ukraine conflict at a summit in Uzbekistan.

My Europe Series

In Izium, liberation reveals torture and tales of a chaotic escape

Euronews reports from recently liberated Izium, where a mass grave and signs of torture were discovered on Friday.

Uzbekistan

Putin praises China's balance on Ukraine and slams 'unipolar ugliness'

"We very much appreciate the balanced position of our Chinese friends regarding the Ukrainian crisis," said Putin.

Uzbekistan

Russia talks 'a great risk for China' as Xi and Putin meet in Samarkan

Both countries have vied for influence in Central Asia but Beijing will be wary of getting too close to Moscow, say experts, in case the EU and US get annoyed.

Belgium

VIDEO: Ukraine features heavily in State of the EU speech

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had Ukraine at the centre of the State of the Union speech in Strasbourg.

Russia

Putin treason move was about piercing 'bubble of propaganda'

Nikita Yuferev is part of a group of Russian politicians to call for Vladimir Putin to be sacked and charged with treason over the Ukraine war.

My Europe Series

Russia's war in Ukraine is causing concern in Bosnia. Here's why

For some Bosnians, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a painful reminder of their war experience in the 1990s.

The Cube

Putin says nearly all Ukraine's grain has gone to the EU. Is he right?

The Russian President says the bloc has "cheated" the poorest developing countries. But the UN's figures don't support him.

Tech News

Musk cited fears of 'World War III' to get out of Twitter deal

“Putin's speech tomorrow is extremely important. It won’t make sense to buy Twitter if we’re heading into World War III,” Musk said in a text message.

Ukraine

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians forced into Russia, says US

The US says it has evidence that “hundreds of thousands” of Ukrainian citizens have been interrogated, detained and forcibly deported to Russia in “a series of horrors” overseen by officials from Russia’s presidency.

Russia

We've gained, not lost, from sanctions over Ukraine, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that Russia had not lost anything as a result of its military campaign in Ukraine, while warning of a looming global food crisis.

Ukraine

Russia is buying ammunition from North Korea, claims US

US intelligence has assessed that Moscow is buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea for use in Ukraine, indicating "severe supply shortages".