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. 14/07/2022
No Comment 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. 14/07/2022
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. 14/07/2022
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. 14/07/2022
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. 13/07/2022
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. 13/07/2022
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. 13/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 12/07/2022
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. 11/07/2022
Culture news How can LGBT+ rights figure in Ukraine's future? A new film highlights the role of LGBT+ Ukrainians in fighting for their country. Is this a chance for them to fight for their rights too? 11/07/2022
Ukraine Six events from Russia's war in Ukraine to know about from Sunday From Russia's deadly strike on a Donetsk residential block, to France's efforts to offset a potential Russian gas shut-off... six new developments from the conflict. 10/07/2022
Ukraine Anxiety grows for Ukraine's grain farmers as harvest begins Over 20 million tonnes of last year's crop still cannot reach their destinations because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports. 10/07/2022
Ukraine Search for survivors continues as Russian rocket strike kills 18 The building was struck in Chasiv Yar, about 20 kilometres from Kramatorsk, expected to be a major target of Russian forces as they advance westwards in eastern Ukraine. 10/07/2022
Ukraine Five things to know about the war in Ukraine from Saturday From a UN report blaming both Kyiv and Moscow for a nursing home attack in March, to Ukrainians receiving their first military training in the UK... five developments in the war this weekend. 09/07/2022