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Moldova faces humanitarian crisis, says PM, needs urgent financial aid

Europe's poorest country has 120,000 Ukrainian refugees inside its borders. Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița tells Euronews the country is struggling to cope.

Ukraine

Live: Russian negotiators say talks 'did not live up to expectations'

The third round of talks at the Belarus border failed to produce concrete results, but while the Kremlin negotiators claim dissatisfaction, the Ukrainian side said there were 'some positives.'

Economy

Belgian companies brace for tough times as sanctions begin to bite

Western sanctions against Russia are the largest ever against any country.

Europe News

100,000 gather in Berlin as protests over Russia's invasion continue

Demonstrators have taken to the streets in cities all across Europe to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine and spread an anti-war message.

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Green News

Fossil fuels are financing Russia's invasion, says XR Ukraine

Climate protestors issued a call to action just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Europe News

What is SWIFT and why is expelling Russia a 'last resort'?

A third package of EU sanctions could see Russia cut off from the international payment system, a radical move that would also hit the bloc.

Europe News

EU freezes Putin's assets in response to Ukraine invasion

The bloc has also extended the sanctions to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Europe News

EU27 agree 'massive and severe' Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion

Meeting in Brussels, EU leaders agreed on sanctions to hit several sectors at the heart of Russia's economy, with more details to be given on Friday.

Tech News

Ukraine: Twitter accidentally suspends accounts tracing Russian troops

Social media accounts have proven crucial in sharing footage of Russian forces and armoured vehicles entering Ukraine from several locations.

Ukraine

'It's too late': Russian move roils UN meeting on Ukraine

An emergency UN Security Council meeting that was meant as an effort to de-escalate the situation became moot as it was delivered.

World News

EU ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says Commissioner Ylva Johansson

The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country.

Ukraine

Russian move to recognise separatists 'scary', Kyiv residents say

People in Kyiv responded in shock and fear to the news that Russia will be sending troops into Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, some people in Donetsk celebrated the news.

World News

EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia

The European Union and the White House say they'll impose more sanctions on Russia as President Putin signs a decree to recognise two breakaway republics in east Ukraine.

World News

EU avoids pre-emptive sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine's pleas

Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place.

Belarus

'Democratic world must show its teeth' on Belarus, says Tsikhanouskaya

The Belarusian opposition leader told Euronews the regime in Minsk is 'hiding its domestic crisis' behind military drills with Russia and the threat to Ukraine.

United Kingdom

UK scraps 'golden visas' for wealthy investors in Russia crackdown

Home Secretary Priti Patel said the move was part of the government's crackdown on illicit finance.

Europe News

Watch: EU not 'missing in action' over Ukraine, Borrell tells MEPs

He hailed the diplomatic efforts of France and Germany, whose leaders both travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine

Russian invasion of Ukraine 'remains distinctly possible', Biden says

US President Joe Biden said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine remained "distinctly possible" and expressed scepticism over Russia's claim that their troops would withdraw from the border.

Europe News

MEPs back €1.2 billion aid package for Ukraine, but divisions emerge

Far-right and far-left groups refused to support the financial proposal, which is being fast-tracked to ensure a faster disbursement.

Europe News

Russia will face massive costs if it attacks Ukraine, warns EU chief

Von der Leyen issued the warning during an interview with Euronews.