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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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. 9 July 2022
Europe How war worry is causing stroke cases to spike in Ukraine “Constant shelling in villages near the city provokes an increase of blood pressure in people, which often leads to hemorrhagic stroke.” 8 July 2022
Russia Moscow official gets seven years in prison for criticising Ukraine war Gorinov is the first to be sentenced of at least 50 other Kremlin critics and activists put on trial for speaking out against Russia's invasion. 8 July 2022
Ukraine Russia pausing offensive ahead of renewed assault, say analysts Russian forces made no claims of territorial gains in Ukraine “for the first time in 133 days of war,” according to the US-based Institute for the Study of War. 7 July 2022
Europe Which EU countries have been cut off from Russian gas? Over the past months, Moscow has totally or partially cut off the gas supply to several EU member states, a radical attack that hurts both the European and the Russian economies. 7 July 2022
Latvia Latvia to reintroduce compulsory military service amid Ukraine war "We have no reason to believe that Russia will change its behaviour," said Defence Minister Artis Pabriks. 6 July 2022
Russia Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war Facing arrest and draconian prison sentences, some Russians are still finding ways to voice their opposition to the Kremlin's aggression in Ukraine. 6 July 2022
Earth News ‘Stop gas, stop Putin’: Ukrainian celebs and activists tell EU Activists argue that the inclusion of gas in the EU Taxonomy will only benefit Russia and “prolong the oppression of innocent Ukrainians.” 6 July 2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about today From Russian troops shifting their focus on taking control over the rest of the Donbas, to President Zelenskyy believing Belarus will not be dragged into the conflict, these are the stories about the war you need to know on Tuesday. 5 July 2022
Culture news Ukrainian becomes second woman to win Fields math medal Kyiv-born Professor Maryna Viazovska has been awarded the 2022 Fields medal for her groundbreaking work on sphere packing. 5 July 2022
Netherlands Euroviews. I've hope for international justice despite ICC's bumpy history | View James A. Goldston assesses the success of international criminal justice to mark the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court. 5 July 2022
Europe Belarusians fighting for Ukraine to keep hopes alive of change at home “If Ukraine loses against Russia, then the freedom of Belarus stands no chance.” 5 July 2022