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Ukrainian fencer disqualified after refusing to shake opponent's hand

More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. A controversial fencing match Thursday highlighted the difficulties that could bring.

Russia

Prominent Kremlin critic detained for 'calling for terrorism' online

Prominent sociologist and Kremlin critic Boris Kagarlitsky was detained in Russia for allegedly calling for terrorism' online - a charge that could result in a seven-year prison sentence.

Ukraine

French energy giant 'funding Russia's war machine' - NGO

"The EU must act by cutting off... Russian LNG whilst the people of Ukraine suffer an immeasurable toll," said a campaigner at Global Witness.

Ukraine

Counteroffensive 'not stalemate', Kyiv behind Crimea bridge blast

All the latest developments from the Ukraine war.

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Ukraine

North Korea backs Moscow's invasion, as US sends spy drones

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Residents in Odesa clear rubble after sustained Russian shelling

After Russia scrapped a grain export deal with Ukraine, the port town of Odesa has become the target of intense shelling by Moscow. The strikes have damaged buildings protected under UNESCO World Heritage status

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Eastern countries push for EU bans on Ukrainian grain to be extended

The on-and-off controversy over tariff-free imports of Ukraine grain coming into the European Union is back on the agenda.

Russia

Russian children to learn how to use drones at school

Unmanned aerial vehicles have played a vital - and devastating - role in the Ukraine war.

Ukraine

Counteroffensive 'failed' claim, as Ukraine vows revenge for Odesa

All the latest development from the war in Ukraine.

Russia

Lies and mutiny: Ex-Wagner fighter shares his chilling story

"I always carried three grenades, two for the enemy and one in case I had to commit suicide," he told Euronews. "I refused to become a prisoner of war".

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WATCH: Overnight Russian strike damages Odesa Cathedral

A Russian overnight strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa damages the Transfiguration Cathedral located in the city centre.

Ukraine

Russia strikes port city of Odesa, killing one and injuring dozens

Russia struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa again on Sunday, local officials said, keeping up a barrage of attacks that have damaged critical port infrastructure.

Russia

Russia arrests nationalist Igor Strelkov on charges of extremism

A prominent hard-line nationalist who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine was arrested Friday on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month's abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy fires UK ambassador after 'sarcastic' comment

Cracks between the two emerged after the diplomat's public criticism of Ukraine's president days ago.

Ukraine

Western weapons 'not helping', as US slaps Russia with sanctions

All the latest development from the war in Ukraine.

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EU pitches €20-billion plan in long-term military support for Ukraine

Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has proposed a new plan to provide "sustainable and predictable" military support to Ukraine.

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WATCH: Fires in aftermath of Russian strike on Mykolaiv

Several floors of a three-storey building were destroyed after Russian strikes hit the city of Mykolaiv overnight, officials said on Thursday.

United Kingdom

UK intelligence chief asks Russians to spy on their country

Richard Moore appeared in a rare conversation to comment on the war in Ukraine, UK's AI use in spying and China's silence.

Russia

Wagner training near Polish border, as Russia strikes grain facilities

All the latest development from the war in Ukraine.

South Africa

Putin to skip South Africa summit over ICC arrest threat

The government in Pretoria has been trying to find a solution which means they wouldn't be obliged to arrest Vladimir Putin, if he arrived in the country.