Ukraine

Western leaders slam 'referendum' results and other Ukraine stories

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening related to the war in Ukraine this Wednesday.

28 September 2022

Culture news

Wedding dresses donated for Ukraine

What do you do with your wedding dress once the big day is over? A new initiative in Berlin donates wedding dresses to Ukraine to raise money for the war-torn country.

28 September 2022

Kazakhstan

Russians flee to Kazakhstan to avoid call-up for war in Ukraine

Long queues build up at the Vishnevka border crossing from Russia to Kazakhstan as thousands continue to flee a possible call-up for the war in Ukraine.

28 September 2022

Europe News

German population hits a record 84 million due to Ukraine refugees

The influx of Ukrainian refugees to Germany has pushed the country's population to a new all-time high of more than 84 million, the German Federal Statistical Office said on Tuesday.

27 September 2022

Ukraine

Authorities release full results for 'sham' Ukraine annexation polls

Moscow could officially annex the regions - around 15 per cent of Ukraine - within days.

27 September 2022

Tech News

Meta removes fake accounts from China and Russia over Ukraine content

Some of the fake accounts mimicked news websites and shared content that criticised European countries for supporting Kyiv.

27 September 2022

Ukraine

Russians flee abroad to avoid mobilisation — and other key stories

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening related to the war in Ukraine this Tuesday.

27 September 2022

Earth News

Energy crisis will speed up green transition, says renewables chief

Ukraine crisis will speed energy transition in mid-term, says renewables agency chief

27 September 2022

Ukraine

Here's how fast Russia could annex 15% of Ukraine after 'referendums'

Russia would be annexing at least 90,000 square km - an area around the size of Hungary or Portugal.

27 September 2022

Europe News

Explosions recorded before discovery of major Baltic Sea gas leaks

Poland called it sabotage while Denmark said "deliberate actions" caused the leaks

27 September 2022

Russia

Russians fleeing to Georgia nearly double amid Putin's reservist order

Satellite images have shown huge queues at the Russia-Georgia border

27 September 2022

Russia

Russia's mobilisation efforts likely to fail, says ISW think tank

Previous attempts at rounding up Russians to fight have likely drained the pool of reservists ahead of the latest “partial mobilisation," says the Institute for the Study of War.

26 September 2022

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A Ukrainian mechanic strips Russian tanks for parts.

Gena Chiposhyn, a volunteer Ukrainian soldier, works inside a Russian tank to remove usable parts for reuse in Ukrainian fighting vehicles.

26 September 2022

Europe News

Russia and Germany to fall into recession as economic outlook darkens

The eurozone will expand by just 0.3% in 2023 but could fare much worse if the energy crisis further deteriorates.

26 September 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Seven key developments to know about today

Here's our latest round-up of what's happening in Ukraine this Monday.

26 September 2022

Travel News

Airline staff conscripted in Russia's first mobilisation since WWII

Between 50-to-80 per cent of employees could potentially be called up, according to sources.

26 September 2022

Russia

'Putin's chef' reveals he is behind Wagner paramilitary group

The group has been accused of committing human rights abuses in Ukraine, Africa and Syria.

26 September 2022

Serbia

Serbian foreign minister defends Russia deal after flak from Brussels

Nikola Selaković signed a bilateral agreement, dubbed the Consultation Plan, with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York on Friday.

25 September 2022

Culture news

Pink Floyd founder cancels Poland concerts after Ukraine war remarks

Roger Waters has reportedly cancelled concerts in Poland next year amid outrage over his stance on Russia's war against Ukraine and calls for him to be declared persona non grata in the eastern European country.

25 September 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: 'Sham referendums' continue in Moscow-held regions

Moscow-occupied parts of Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia have begun voting in "referendums" to decide whether to become part of Russia or not.

25 September 2022