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Russia 'takes full control' of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol

The Russian army says it has "fully liberated" the Azovstal steel plant in the strategic southeastern city after the last Ukrainian soldiers surrendered.

Ukraine

Uncertainty over the fate of surrendered Mariupol defenders

Ukrainian fighters extracted from Mariupol steelworks have been taken to a former penal colony in Russian-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials hope to exchange them for Russian POWs.

Finland

'We don't want to be alone': Minister on Finland's bid to join NATO

"Now that Vladimir Putin triggered this ruthless war in Ukraine, our people see what kind of neighbour we have."

Ukraine

Russian soldier on trial for war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty

Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder.

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Russia

Navalny's appeal against nine-year prison term postponed for a week

Navalny requested the delay.

Ukraine

Russia to interrogate Ukrainian fighters evacuated from Azovstal

After months of resistance, the fighters were taken to areas under Russian control, with the Ukrainian government saying an exchange would be worked out for their return home.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv troops reach Russian border near Kharkiv

The local governor and the Ukrainian military say troops restored a border marker and sent a message to President Zelenskyy: "Mr. President, we have reached it. We are at the border."

Ukraine

Ukraine 'can win' war against Russia — NATO chief Stoltenberg

NATO's secretary general said Russia's offensive was failing, as foreign ministers meeting in Berlin welcomed anticipated membership bids from Finland and Sweden.

Ukraine

'Ukraine wins Battle of Kharkiv' as Russian troops withdraw

"Ukraine appears to have won the Battle of Kharkiv," say US analysts, while the Ukrainian military says Russian forces have been concentrating on pulling troops out.

European Union

Europe's week: EU celebrates its foundation as war rages in Ukraine

Monday saw European leaders gather on Europe Day at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Europe

From anti-vax to pro-Putin, conspiracy theorists now back Russia's war

Known for their large and sometimes violent anti-COVID-19 vaccination protests, some vaccine sceptics in Austria, encouraged by the extreme right, are now supporting Putin's Russia and its war against Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Defence minister says 'no swift end to war in sight'

Writing on social media, Oleksii Reznikov said that Western weapons would take some time to begin turning the tide in Ukraine’s favour.

Ukraine

Ukraine: President Zelenskyy says he's ready to talk to Vladimir Putin

Zelenskyy told an Italian TV interview “we must find an agreement,’’ but with no ultimatums as a condition.

Mobility

What is Russia's 'Doomsday plane' and is it a warning to the West?

Designed to operate in the event of a nuclear attack, the sight of Russia's 'Doomsday plane' is being seen as a message for Ukraine's western allies.

Russia

Russian diplomats get cold shoulder across Europe amid anger over war

Across Europe's capitals, Russian diplomats are facing a more challenging environment, with diplomatic expulsions by governments, protests by individual citizens and service denials by companies.

Ukraine

Ukraine: Prosecutor to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian

The 21-year-old is accused of killing an elderly Ukrainian man during the first few days of the Russian invasion.

Earth News

Putin urges authorities to take action as wildfires engulf Siberia

Fires that have broken out across south-western Siberia in Russia have killed at least 10 people and damaged hundreds of buildings this week.

Ukraine

Odesa could become the next Mariupol, city's mayor tells Euronews

Gennadiy Trukhanov accused Russia of the indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas and told Euronews that Odesa could become "the next Mariupol".

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President Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

President Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Europe News

Euroviews. Five ways the war in Ukraine could end | View

Russia began a war thinking it would quickly win, only to find that carefully drafted plans are often the first casualties, writes Michael Horowitz.