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France donates mobile DNA lab to help Ukraine war crimes investigators

The French mobile laboratory has previously been deployed at the site of the Germanwings crash in the Alps in 2015.

Economy

Europe's week: EU economic woes mount & Ukraine war crimes commitment

Here are the top stories from Brussels this past week.

Europe News

EU to target Russian gold in next round of sanctions over Ukraine war

The precious metal constitutes Russia's top export after energy and was worth more €18.5 billion in 2020.

Ukraine

Rescuers search for Vinnytsia survivors after deadly missile attack

At least 18 people were still missing on Friday after the Kalibr missile strike on the central Ukrainian city that killed more than 20 civilians the day before.

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Hungary

EU 'shot itself in the lungs' with Russia sanctions, says Orban

Hungarian PM has opposed the bloc's sanctions sparked by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and has refused to allow the transit of weapons to its eastern neighbour.

Ukraine

Five things to know from Russia's war in Ukraine

From another deadly Russian missile strike on Ukrainian civilians far from the front line... to France's Ukrainian touch on Bastille Day: five key events related to the war.

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Fire and smoke after Russian strikes on Vinnytsia in central Ukraine

Missiles struck the city of Vinnytsia Thursday, killing 20 people and wounding 90 others in what Ukraine's president said was "an open act of terrorism" by Russia on the country's civilian population in areas with no military value.

Economy

This is what the euro-dollar parity means for you and the EU economy

A weaker euro will make European exports immediately cheaper in international markets.

Netherlands

Zelenskyy calls for new tribunal at The Hague over Russian war crimes

Political, diplomatic and judicial leaders from around 40 nations gathered in The Hague on Thursday for a conference on accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: 10 things you need to know

From optimism (and pessism) over talks to end Russia's grain blockade... to pro-Russian separatist territories reportedly gaining recognition from North Korea: 10 latest developments in the war.

Europe News

EU allows transit of some sanctioned Russian goods to Kaliningrad

Only a certain volume of sanctioned Russian goods, intended for civilian use only, will be allowed through the EU and into Kaliningrad.

Europe News

EU welcomes Canada's decision to return Russian turbine to Germany

Ukraine has criticised the move as a "dangerous" concession to Russia, which is under heavy Western sanctions.

Europe News

'Huge challenge': EU preparing for migrant waves due to food crisis

The UN has warned that the cost-of-living crisis could spark a "cycle of social unrest leading to political instability" in many countries worldwide.

Europe News

EU ministers approve additional €1 billion aid for Ukraine

The EU will raise the money on the international capital markets and will cover the interest costs.

Russia

Putin to visit Tehran amid Iranian drone purchase allegations

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the Russian president will meet with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts to partake in Syria peace talks.

My Europe Series

'I was praying we would die quickly', Mariupol survivor says

The Lemkin Centre, named after the Polish scientist who coined the term genocide, hopes the gathered testimonies will be used in future war crimes court cases.

Economy

Euro reaches parity with dollar for the first time in 20 years

The value of the common currency has plunged since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine braces for renewed Russian assault as West faces energy crisis

Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian towns and cities continued despite the Kremlin's announced pause in the assault, while concerns over energy scarcity continue to grow.

Ukraine

Train helps Donetsk casualties reach treatment elsewhere in Ukraine

Ukrainians injured in the Donetsk region are being forced to move to other regions for medical treatment due to a shortage of doctors and medical facilities.

Europe News

France could cut electricity to some companies over energy disruptions

"Let's prepare for a total cut-off of Russian gas. This is now the most likely option," France's economy minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday.

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