Ukraine Ukrainian grain ship hits Russian mine in Black Sea Russia's attempts to control the flow of critically important grain via Ukrainian ports have been a key part of its war strategy. 28 December 2023
Ukraine US sends last military aid to Ukraine for now The White House previously warned it would “run out of resources” for Kyiv “by the end of the year”. 28 December 2023
Turkey Why is Turkey finally getting behind Sweden's NATO bid? The last Nordic country to join the alliance is still waiting for Turkey and Hungary to clear its path. 28 December 2023
Ukraine 'Warm the soul': Christmas gifts for Ukrainian troops "With each trip we give a piece of our soul and warmth to those who protect us at the front line," says Inna Kolpak, the co-founder of KropHub. 27 December 2023
Ukraine Russian drone strikes kill 6 and knocks out power in Ukraine All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. 27 December 2023
Ukraine Kyiv denies Moscow's claim of taking control of Mariinka Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had guaranteed that Russian "assault units" had "completely liberated" this strategic city. 26 December 2023
Ukraine Kremlin: Russian warship in Crimea damaged in airstrike by Ukraine A Russian naval ship in Crimea was damaged in an airstrike by Ukrainian forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. 26 December 2023
Ukraine "We all celebrate together", says Zelenskyy in Christmas message President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered a message of hope on Christmas Eve from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine's capital city. 24 December 2023
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Peace is biggest wish for Europeans this Christmas In this edition, we wish all our viewers a peaceful Christmas in a context of ongoing wars in Europe and beyond. 23 December 2023
Health news Ukraine war leads to heightened demand for bionic prosthetic limbs An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians have had amputations since Russia invaded the country in February last year, most of whom are wounded soldiers. 22 December 2023
Ukraine Kyiv rows back on recruting Ukrainians abroad to fight in war A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence explained that Defence Minister Rustem Umerov's words were taken out of context. 22 December 2023
Ukraine Ukraine war: Russian shelling kills two as Kyiv deploys air defences The latest developments from Russia's war on Ukraine. 21 December 2023
Belgium Russia threatens Moldova and Baltics, warns Belgian army chief The Chief of Defence used an interview to emphasise that Europe needs to be prepared and vigilant. 20 December 2023
Russia Putin says his troops are 'holding the initiative' in Ukraine Russian President declared Tuesday that his country's military has seized the initiative in Ukraine after repelling a monthslong counteroffensive. 19 December 2023
Ukraine Zelenskyy losing Ukrainians' trust, says new poll Ukraine's president has faced increasing criticism since the failure of the summer counteroffensive. 19 December 2023
Ukraine Congress yet to approve aid renewal as Ukraine arms shortages persist After December 30, the Pentagon has warned that funds for replenishing military aid to Ukraine will run out unless additional funding is approved by Congress. 19 December 2023
Europe News EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, with an import ban on diamonds The European Union agreed on Monday to slap Russia with a fresh round of sanctions that includes the long-awaited ban on diamonds, a valuable revenue stream for the Kremlin that has until now remained untouched. 18 December 2023
Ukraine Siberian Battalion: Who are the Russians fighting for Ukraine? The newly-formed "Siberian Battalion" is made up of Russians who have come to fight against their fellow citizens. 18 December 2023
Ukraine Russia and Ukraine exchange more drone attacks after EU funding stalls The situation comes as the war moves ever closer to its two year anniversary. 17 December 2023
Earth News Can Ukraine meet the EU’s environmental demands? In 2020, only 4% of Ukraine's waste was recycled - the lowest rate in Europe. 17 December 2023