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Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation until August

The Ukrainian government has extended both until 23 August, with the parliament voting to support the presidential decree with an absolute majority.

Culture news

'Mariupolis 2', by director killed in Ukraine, premieres at Cannes

The documentary was completed by co-director Hanna Bilobrava after her fiancee and director Mantas Kvedaravičius was arrested and reportedly killed by Russian forces.

Ukraine

Russia claims victory in Mariupol as last Azovstal fighters surrender

Russian authorities claim that 2,439 Ukrainian fighters surrendered in Azovstal by Friday, ending the siege of the southern seaport's steel mill.

Ukraine

700,000 Ukrainians fighting across the country, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, Moscow claimed victory in Mariupol after months of siege and the destruction of over 90% of the southern port city.

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Concern for medic who filmed Mariupol horror, captured by Russians

Yuliia Paievska, or 'Taira', helped wounded soldiers and civilians from both sides and is one of hundreds of prominent Ukrainians kidnapped or captured by Russia.

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Azov Battalion evacuates dead after ending Mariupol steelworks defence

Earlier, the Russian defence ministry said 1,908 Ukrainian soldiers from Azovstal had "rendered themselves prisoner" since Monday.

Ukraine

Mariupol escapees 'have to pass through Russian filtration camps'

All men -- and women under 60 -- that want to leave are sent to the camps for questioning, a local told Euronews.

Germany

Ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder quits Russian energy giant Rosneft

Schröder has been under pressure for weeks over his ties to Russia's energy industry amid the war in Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Eurovision: The public's choice and its political lesson

Ukraine were the overwhelming favourite heading into this year's Eurovision and won thanks to the public vote suggesting Europeans know exactly were they stand on the war in Ukraine.

Russia

Russia to build '12 new military bases' in response to NATO expansion

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu cited 'growth of military threats on Russia's borders' for the move.

Ukraine

Prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian war crimes soldier

Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court.

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs

Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives.

Germany

G7 countries pledge billions for Ukraine 'to get through this'

G7 finance ministers tried on Thursday to strike a new deal to keep Ukraine's budget afloat without losing sight of the global economic impact of Moscow's war.

United Kingdom

'No reason' for Ukraine refugees to arrive in UK illegally, says Patel

Undocumented Ukrainians have voiced concerns that they may be transferred to Rwanda under a new immigration policy.

The Cube

Twitter unveils new policy to combat Ukraine war misinformation

False, viral tweets will no longer be amplified or recommended to users.

Ukraine

'The Russians are running': Ukraine troops claim success near Kherson

Euronews International Correspondent Anelise Borges met up with a frontline battalion trying to retake the city of Kherson from Russian control.

Ukraine

Russia says easing Ukraine ports blockade depends on sanctions review

Moscow's comments follow an appeal by the UN food chief to Vladimir Putin that millions would die around the world because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Europe News

'Historic day': EU sets mandatory gas storage level for winter supply

EU member states will need to have their gas storage facilities filled at 80% capacity before next winter, according to a new draft law.

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Ukrainian soldiers blow up bridge in Luhansk region

Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area.

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MEPs demand sanctions on Schröder over his ties with Russian firms

Gerhard Schröder still holds positions at Rosneft, Russia's leading oil company, and Nord Stream AG.