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Russia's Vladimir Putin is 'totally isolated', says former Finnish PM

The former Prime Minister of Finland says the West’s raft of sanctions has totally isolated Russia on the world stage.

Ukraine

Russia cracks down on independent media during Ukraine invasion

Russia is not only attacking Ukraine. Independent media say they are in Moscow's crosshairs, too.

Culture news

Anna Netrebko off the Met Opera programme for silence on Putin

The famous soprano had already decided to take a break but the Met took a stance after lack of public distancing from the Russian leadership.

Culture news

Vladimir Putin wax statue removed from Grévin Museum in Paris

'He was attacked a few times this weekend, and we received a few threats on the phone."

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Wax statue of Vladimir Putin removed from Grévin museum in Paris

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompts the director of the Grévin Museum in Paris to remove the wax statue of Vladimir Putin from the collection, which includes many other world leaders

Europe News

MEPs vote overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

MEPs supported EU institutions working towards Ukraine's bid for membership and condemned Russia's violence in Ukraine.

Russia

'More than 6,000 arrests' in Russia during protests over Ukraine war

Russia, like the rest of Europe, has also seen regular protests about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

My Europe Series

‘Brave, direct, anti-nationalist’: Why Zelenskyy is Moscow’s nightmare

Ukraine's president has been praised for maintaining the morale of his troops and his country.

Culture news

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev sacked from yet another role

Director-General of the prestigious Mariinsky Theater in Saint Petersburg, Valery Gergiev, 68, was until recently one of the most sought-after conductors in the world.

Tech News

Will the war in Ukraine go nuclear? The risks of escalation explained

Vladimir Putin shocked leaders around the world on Sunday by bringing the threat of nuclear escalation into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: In just one week, the EU has changed forever

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrust the bloc into a new chapter that until recently would have been unthinkable.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Now, more than ever, Europe needs to stand up for Ukraine | View

"We belong to the pluralistic, European family. And now, more than ever, we need this family to stand by us."

Money

Russian oligarchs facing proposed new UK law targeting 'dirty money'

The legislation has been moved forward after Boris Johnson's government faced criticism that it wasn't doing enough to stop the flow of Russian money.

Russia

Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation

Putin is a keen judoka and attended the sport at the 2012 London Olympics.

Travel News

Russia closes airspace to planes from several EU countries

Flights from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Slovenia are no longer allowed into Russia.

Ukraine

Putin puts nuclear arsenal on alert as Zelenskyy agrees to talks

Sanctions and "aggressive statements" from NATO member states prompted the escalation, claimed Putin.

Ukraine

'Will you fight Russia, Dad': In Ukraine, war becomes a family concern

Last time Alex's home town was attacked, the battle was lost. That isn't going to happen again.

Europe News

EU freezes Putin's assets in response to Ukraine invasion

The bloc has also extended the sanctions to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Money

$4m in crypto donations pour into Ukraine following Russian invasion

Ukrainian organisations and even the government have set up crowdfunding appeals - but some have fallen foul of platforms' terms and conditions.

Culture news

Putin-ally conductor dropped from Philharmonic tour dates

Valery Gergiev has often vocalised support for the Russian president and has been dropped from a tour of the US after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.