Ukraine

Russia continues to close in on Bakhmut, capturing nearby town

The head of Russia's paramilitary Wagner group said on Sunday that his troops had taken the Ukrainian town of Krasna Hora, a few kilometres north of Bakhmut, a key city that Moscow has been trying to conquer for several months.

12 February 2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. Millions inside Ukraine are in dire state. They need the EU's support

The people of Ukraine are relying on EU leaders for support as much as ever. Europe's leaders must keep up the momentum to protect the millions in peril, IRC's Michael Despines writes.

10 February 2023

Moldova

Moldova names new pro-EU prime minister after government collapses

The government’s collapse comes just days after Gavrilita met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels in order to discuss Moldova’s EU membership.

10 February 2023

Ukraine

Explosion at former factory kills four people in Kyiv

A blast at a former factory in Kyiv caused by a gas cylinder explosion has killed four people and injured another five.

10 February 2023

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WATCH: Standing ovation for Zelenskyy at EU Parliament in Brussels

Standing ovation for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at EU Parliament in Brussels

9 February 2023

Europe

In Brussels, Zelenskyy pitches EU values as Ukraine's way home

Volodymr Zelenskyy addressed a full house of the European Parliament and exalted the virtues of the European way of life.

9 February 2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets "as soon as possible" in Paris talks

The Ukrainian president had a late Wednesday dinner with Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz.

8 February 2023

Culture news

All drama and no Zelenskyy: Italy’s Sanremo is off to an odd start

A planned guest appearance by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Italy's Sanremo Music Festival attracted cross-party criticism.

8 February 2023

Ukraine

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months.

7 February 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Will Russia launch an invasion anniversary offensive?

Here's the key developments you need to know from Ukraine on Tuesday.

7 February 2023

Moldova

Euroviews. Moldova's brave resistance to Moscow's bullying is akin to a miracle

Russia has blackmailed the eastern European country of 2.6 million for over three decades. Now, Chișinău's pro-European turn should be greeted with enthusiasm, security expert Claudiu Degeratu argues.

6 February 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for help from West on warplanes

The city of Kharkiv came under renewed attack on Sunday as Canada dispatched the first of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy’s incumbent defence minister has warned that the country's death toll will rise if warplanes are not delivered.

5 February 2023

France

Up to IOC to decide if Russia competes, head of Paris Olympics says

Ukraine has stepped up efforts to lobby international sports leaders against Russian participation in next year’s Paris Olympics as indications mount that the games could see the biggest boycott since the Cold War.

4 February 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine troops to defend 'fortress' Bakhmut for as long as possible

While hosting European Union chiefs in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has vowed to defend the city of Bakhmut "for as long as we can".

4 February 2023

Ukraine

Five takeways from the historic EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv

President Zelenskyy and EU leaders discussed Kyiv's candidacy to join the bloc and Russian sanctions at the unprecedented wartime gathering in the Ukrainian capital.

3 February 2023

World News

Euroviews. EU has neglected Latin America as a trade partner. That has to change

A leap in relations will help the EU secure vital resources for the green transition, counter Chinese influence in the region, and diversify trade to avoid strategic dependencies, economist Carla Subirana explains.

3 February 2023

Republic of North Macedonia

Euroviews. In North Macedonia, EU's ideals are in the line of fire. Here's why

The Western Balkan country has been built on compromises made to deliver on the dream of becoming a part of the European Union. Decades later, Macedonians have never been more tired of waiting, President Stevo Pendarovski explains.

2 February 2023

Ukraine

EU-Ukraine summit: How do you prepare a trip to a war-zone?

As an EU delegation makes its way to Ukraine, security experts say a 'holistic, agnostic and horizontal' approach can reduce life-threatening risks in a conflict zone.

2 February 2023

Ukraine

Ukraine corruption scandal: Police raid oligarch and officials

Ukrainian authorities have moved swiftly to try and limit the fallout from a damaging corruption scandal amid the war.

1 February 2023

Earth News

Inside the Russian climate movement labelled as ‘foreign agents’

War in Ukraine has led to ever-tightening laws on dissent in Russia. Despite this, activists have launched the country's first-ever climate case.

1 February 2023