Europe

How much Western aid does Ukraine need to keep its economy afloat?

Ukraine is staring down a massive hole in its state coffers, which only Western assistance can possibly plug.

30 January 2024

Ukraine

President Biden and Germany's Chancellor Scholz to discuss Ukraine aid

The pair will meet in Washington DC, as US and EU aid for war-torn Ukraine hangs in the balance.

27 January 2024

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash

Moscow says the aircraft was shot down by Kyiv military forces and has Ukrainian POWs on board. But Ukraine says it doubts they were on board.

26 January 2024

Ukraine

Polish PM visits Ukraine to show support amid Russia war

"It is very important to create the feeling that Poland is the most reliable and stable ally of Ukraine in this deadly clash with evil," said Donald Tusk.

22 January 2024

Gaza

The week in pictures: Gaza death toll tops 25,000

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

21 January 2024

Russia

Officials announce explosion at St Petersburg gas terminal

There have been no reports of injuries at the terminal of gas producer Novatek, in Ust-Luga on the Gulf of Finland.

21 January 2024

Ukraine

At least 27 killed in attack on Russian-occupied Donetsk

The latest updates from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

21 January 2024

Russia

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil depot causes massive blaze

Officials say four oil reservoirs in the west of Russia were set ablaze as Ukraine step up their attacks as the conflict approaches its second anniversary.

19 January 2024

Ukraine

Euroviews. Disability rights in Ukraine are a litmus test for democracy

When Ukraine emerges from conflict, the country has the promise to rebuild itself as a model for a free, fair, and inclusive society. Ensuring that the rights of people with disabilities are respected will be a major test of how well it succeeds, Virginia Atkinson and Yuliia Sachuk write.

19 January 2024

Switzerland

Zelenskyy: 'Predator' Putin will not be satisfied with frozen conflict

The Ukrainian president is attending the annual WEF in Davos, Switzerland, for the first time in person since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

16 January 2024

Switzerland

More countries join talks on Ukraine peace formula, but not China

Ukrainian officials hailed it as a “good sign” that the number of participants in a string of conferences on Zelenskyy’s peace formula was growing.

15 January 2024

Ukraine

French foreign minister visits Kyiv and pledges solidarity

Stéphane Séjourné used his first trip abroad in his new role to assure Ukraine that France would continue to support Ukraine.

13 January 2024

Ukraine

Sunak gives Ukraine aid and reassurances of West's support in conflict

The British prime minister met with Zelenskyy at a time when financial support from Europe and the US is becoming more difficult to obtain.

13 January 2024

United Kingdom

Sunak pledges €2.9bn military aid on surprise visit to Ukraine

The British Prime Minister is expected to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, after announcing additional funding for the country's fight against Russia.

12 January 2024

World News

Zelenskyy in Estonia: 'Russia would use ceasefire to rearm'

Limited ceasefires have occasionally been proposed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, but have never taken hold.

11 January 2024

Lithuania

Lithuania announces €200m aid package for Ukraine

Ukraine's President has kicked off his tour of the Batlic nations with a trip to Lithuania, where he sought support for the ongoing conflict with Russia.

10 January 2024

Russia

Russia 'will answer' for Ukrainian lives lost, warns Zelenskyy

Following Russia's recent wave of intense aerial attacks, President Zelenskyy thanked international allies who have provided air defence capabilities to Ukraine.

3 January 2024

Russia

Russia could see 500,000 war casualties by 2025 - UK

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has called Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as "Putin's pointless war".

31 December 2023

Ukraine

Russia batters Ukraine after deadly border city attack

Moscow hit Ukraine with what was described as the biggest aerial bombardment of the war on Friday.

31 December 2023

Ukraine

Moscow vows to retaliate after deadly border city attack

The apparent Ukrainian strikes come the day after at least 39 civilians were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

30 December 2023