Ukraine

Here's how Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded on day one

Earlier, Western leaders have been united in condemnation after Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine, agreeing on sanctions to cause "massive and severe consequences" against Moscow.

24 February 2022

Ukraine

Russia 'nearly 100% ready' to invade Ukraine, says Pentagon official

The warning comes as the region braces for further confrontation after Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions.

23 February 2022

Europe News

The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff

The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel.

23 February 2022

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Protest in Paris and Berlin over Russia action on Ukraine

Protest in Paris and Berlin over Russia action on Ukraine

23 February 2022

Tech News

Punishing Putin: How the US could cut Russia off from the tech world

As well as imposing sanctions, the US could really hurt Russia's interests by exploiting its technological advantages.

23 February 2022

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Ukraine Russia Embassy Protest

Ukraine Russia Embassy Protest

22 February 2022

Earth News

Energy prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens

Oil prices surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of rebel-held regions of Ukraine on Monday evening, raising fears that a full-scale invasion was near.

22 February 2022

Ukraine

Putin recognises eastern Ukrainian separatist regions

The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin was ordering forces to "maintain peace" in eastern Ukraine after the Russian president formally recognised two separatist regions there, escalating tensions with the West.

21 February 2022

Ukraine

Kremlin says 'premature' to discuss Putin-Biden summit over Ukraine

The White House said that the meeting, brokered by France's Emmanuel Macron, would only proceed as long as Russia holds off on launching an assault in Ukraine.

20 February 2022

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Russia launches massive drills of its nuclear forces

Russia said it launched a massive drill of its strategic nuclear forces on Saturday, amid tensions with Ukraine

19 February 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelenskyy demands 'end to appeasement' of Russia from West

Ukraine's president called for an 'end to appeasement' at the Munich Security Conference, as Western leaders said Russia would face severe consequences should it invade its neighbour.

19 February 2022

Ukraine

Russia has issued 720,000 fast-track passports in eastern Ukraine

Officials say the number of people applying for Russian passports has increased in recent weeks as tensions around Ukraine soared.

17 February 2022

Russia

Russia does not want war with Ukraine, Putin says after meeting Scholz

Germany's chancellor and the Russian president have spoken after talks in Moscow, seen as a last chance for diplomacy amid mixed messages on Russia's intentions over Ukraine.

15 February 2022

Russia

Russia says talks still possible ahead of Scholz's trip to Moscow

Russian officials suggested on Monday that diplomacy remains an option ahead of the German chancellor's trip to Moscow.

14 February 2022

Ukraine

Scholz emphasises solidarity with Ukraine ahead of Moscow trip

Scholz's two-day trip to Kyiv and Moscow comes after his government was criticised for refusing to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine or spell out which sanctions it would support against Russia.

14 February 2022

Ukraine

Russian naval exercises raise fears in Ukraine's Azov Sea communities

Ukrainians living and working along the coast of the Azov Sea fear disruption to their livelihoods as Russia plans naval exercises in the region

13 February 2022

Ukraine

Crisis in Ukraine: Biden promises Zelenskyy 'swift, decisive' response

Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Ukraine on Monday and Russia on Tuesday in an attempt to calm down the prospects of invasion through diplomatic talk.

13 February 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: 'Swift, severe costs' to invasion, Biden warns Putin

Before his conversation with Biden, the Russian president also spoke with the French President Emmanuel Macron, who said that Putin was interested in finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

12 February 2022

Economy

Europe's week: Ukraine, Warsaw fines, microchips & Maastricht turns 30

It was a week of frantic shuttle diplomacy as Western leaders raced between cities in an attempt to avert war in Ukraine.

11 February 2022

Russia

Macron refused to take Russian COVID-19 test before meeting Putin

The photo of the two leaders sitting six metres apart has sparked much debate online.

11 February 2022