Ukraine

Ukrainian advance in the east took Russia by surprise, say authorities

Despite being tight-lipped about the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the Kyiv forces are making progress in their push towards the east of the country.

10 September 2022

Sport

Bosnia's plan to play football friendly with Russia causes furore

The decision to play the match with Russia was made by the Association's urgency committee in an emergency session on Friday, with five votes for and one against.

10 September 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine's swift counteroffensive and five other war developments

From Ukraine's army claiming further breakthroughs in its eastern counteroffensive to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's last reactor being shut down, here are some of the top developments in the war this weekend.

9 September 2022

The Cube

Putin says nearly all Ukraine's grain has gone to the EU. Is he right?

The Russian President says the bloc has "cheated" the poorest developing countries. But the UN's figures don't support him.

9 September 2022

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Hospital in Kramatorsk hit by Russian attack

A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack.

8 September 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine says it has retaken dozens of localities from Russian control

Ukraine has claimed its counter-offensive has made progress in the south and east of the country.

8 September 2022

Italy

Venice film festival holds a “Ukraine day”

Even if just for a day, the world's oldest film festival in Venice took a pause from the showbiz glitz and glamour, holding a day in honour of Ukraine

8 September 2022

Ukraine

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians forced into Russia, says US

The US says it has evidence that “hundreds of thousands” of Ukrainian citizens have been interrogated, detained and forcibly deported to Russia in “a series of horrors” overseen by officials from Russia’s presidency.

8 September 2022

World News

Erdogan calls for regional stability on day two of Balkan trip

"I hope there is a positive and sustainable acceleration because the Balkans cannot tolerate this kind of problem anymore."

7 September 2022

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Firefighters search ruins after Sloviansk strike

Firefighters in Sloviansk dug deep into the still-smouldering rubble of an apartment building looking for potential victims.

7 September 2022

Europe News

Von der Leyen unveils five proposals to curb rising energy prices

The European Commission's president proposed a price cap on Russian pipeline gas and a plan to save electricity during peak hours.

7 September 2022

Russia

We've gained, not lost, from sanctions over Ukraine, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that Russia had not lost anything as a result of its military campaign in Ukraine, while warning of a looming global food crisis.

7 September 2022

Ukraine

UN agency calls for safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant

The UN atomic watchdog agency has urged Russia and Ukraine to establish a safety and security protection zone around the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

7 September 2022

Ukraine

Car bomb leaves head of Russian-occupied Berdiansk 'fighting for life'

An official in the Russian-backed administration of the Zaporizhzhia region said Artyom Bardin was fighting for his life after suffering major blood loss and losing a leg.

7 September 2022

Poland

Exiles feel at home at the 'Karma' bar in Warsaw

People who've left repressive or war-torn countries such as Belarus and Ukraine can express themselves creatively through discussions and art at the 'Karma' bar in Warsaw, Poland. It's become a home from home for many people.

7 September 2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin's new foreign policy, tensions at nuclear plant

Ukraine war: Putin approves new foreign policy, tensions mount at nuclear plant, American actors sanctioned by Russia

6 September 2022

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Aftermath of strike on residential building in Kharkiv

A residential building located near Kharkiv's regional military administration office was hit by shelling.

6 September 2022

Ukraine

UN watchdog calls for security zone at Ukrainian nuclear plant

UN watchdog IAEA releases its highly anticipated report on Ukraine's beleaguered Zaporizhzhia power plant, calling for the establishment of a security zone and not directly attributing the attacks to either side of the conflict.

6 September 2022

Europe News

Brussels sets out plans to restrict visas for Russian nationals

The proposed guidelines by Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson come less than a week after EU foreign ministers backed the motion at an informal meeting in Prague.

6 September 2022

Culture news

Sean Penn and Ben Stiller banned from Russia

Russia imposed personal sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to US sanctions against Russians stemming from the war in Ukraine.

6 September 2022