Europe May Shift Back To Coal As Russia Turns Down Gas Flows
Europe's biggest Russian gas buyers were racing to find alternative fuel supplies on Monday and even looking at burning more coal to cope with reduced gas flows from Russia that threaten an energy crisis in winter if stores are not refilled.
The Chechens Fighting Russia On The Front Line
The Chechens fighting Russia on the front line
Russia arrests famous belly dancer on espionage charges
Russia has arrested a 33-year-old belly dancer named Yekaterina 'Katya' Zavalishina, in connection with an espionage case.
Latvia Wants More NATO Troops, Fed Up Of "paying For Lunch For The Others"
Latvia on Thursday made a last pitch for the deployment of more NATO troops in the Baltics, two weeks before NATO leaders are set to decide the future military line-up on the alliance's eastern flank in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Lithuania Parliament Urges Criminal Prosecution Of Russian Leadership
The Lithuanian parliament on Thursday called for the criminal prosecution of Russia's leadership for its invasion of Ukraine and what it said is the wide-scale forced deportation of Ukrainians to Russian territory.
EU Leaders Vow To Back Ukraine In Visit To War-torn Kyiv
EU leaders vow to back Ukraine in visit to war-torn Kyiv
Xi Assures Putin Of China's Support For Russian 'Sovereignty, Security'
Xi assures Putin of China's support for Russian 'sovereignty, security'
In The Tunnels Of Azovstal, Traces Of Ukraine's Resistance
In the tunnels of Azovstal, traces of Ukraine's resistance
Ukraine Parades New French Caesar Howitzer
Ukraine parades new French Caesar howitzer
EU Signs Gas Deal With Egypt, Israel To End 'Dependency' On Russia
EU signs gas deal with Egypt, Israel to end 'dependency' on Russia
Russia bans 29 British journalists from entering as war rages in Ukraine
Russia has barred as many as 29 UK journalists, including journalists from the BBC, the Guardian, Times and the Independent, from entering the country.
Pope Raps Russian 'Cruelty' In Ukraine, Says Invasion Violates Nation's Rights
Pope Francis has taken a new series of swipes at Russia for its actions in Ukraine, saying its troops were brutal, cruel and ferocious and that the invasion violated a country's right to self-determination.
Conflict In Ukraine Could Aggravate Drug Problems, EU Body Warns
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could create "new vulnerabilities" in Europe to illegal drugs by triggering shifts in smuggling routes and potentially exposing more people to narcotics, the Lisbon-based EU drugs agency warned on Tuesday.
Facing Gas 'Blackmail' By Russia, EU Turns To Israel
Facing gas 'blackmail' by Russia, EU turns to Israel
'War is good for business' as drive to arm Ukraine looms over French Expo
Many in attendance spoke of a massive surge in demand as countries ramp up production, both to send munitions to Ukraine and to beef up their own arsenals.
Former British soldier dies fighting Russian forces in Ukraine
A former British soldier, who was discharged from service in March, has died fighting Russian forces in Ukraine, according to a statement from his family.
The sea mines floating between Ukraine's grain stocks and the world
As the United Nations tries to broker a path for grain from Ukraine and temper worries about a global food crisis, hundreds of mines laid along the Black Sea present a practical nightmare that will take months to resolve even after any agreement.
Britain, U.N. official condemn Donbas death sentences against British soldiers
Britain on Friday condemned Russian proxy authorities in Donbas for what it called an "egregious breach" of the Geneva convention in sentencing to death two British nationals captured in the separatist region while fighting for Ukraine.
U.S. And Allies Trade Barbs With China, But Ukraine Dominates Asia Security Meet
The United States and its allies traded barbs with China at Asia's premier security meeting on Saturday, especially on Taiwan, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine overshadowed discussions.
Isolated Russia Celebrates Tsar Who Opened 'Window To Europe'
Isolated Russia celebrates tsar who opened 'window to Europe'
Medvedev: Russia's Reforming President Turned Arch-hawk
Medvedev: Russia's reforming president turned arch-hawk
Russia attacking Ukraine food targets to scare world, says regional governor
Russia is attacking food and agriculture targets in Ukraine in order to scare the world into agreeing a deal to reopen the Black Sea on Moscow's terms, the head of the region where a major agricultural storage facility was struck on Sunday said.
Ukraine's grain crop at risk as silos still half full due to stalled exports
Grain silos in Ukraine's government-controlled territory are about half full in the run-up to this year's harvest, meaning crops could be left in the ground if Russia continues its port blockade, the head of the Ukraine Grain Association said on Wednesday.
Russian Orthodox Church Sends Its Second Most Powerful Figure On Lower-ranking Overseas Posting
Russia's Orthodox Church has ousted its second most powerful bishop from his role in charge of foreign relations and sent him to Budapest, an abrupt decision indicating discord at the top of the Moscow Patriarchate over the war in Ukraine.
'Every Day Something Burns': Despair On Ukraine's Battered Frontline
'Every day something burns': Despair on Ukraine's battered frontline
After Lavrov Meeting, Turkey Says Ukraine Grain-export Plan Reasonable
Turkey's foreign minister said on Wednesday a United Nations plan to ease a global food crisis by restarting Ukrainian grain exports along a sea corridor was "reasonable", and requires more talks with Moscow and Kyiv to ensure ships' safety.
Battle in Ukraine's east rages, Zelenskiy vows to retake territory
Ukrainian forces struggled to hold their ground in bloody street-to-street fighting in the eastern frontline city of Sievierodonetsk as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the situation was difficult, also pledging to retake Russia's gains.
Battle for Ukraine's Sievierodonetsk rages through city's streets
Ukrainian and Russian troops fought street by street for control of the industrial city of Sievierodonetsk on Monday in a pivotal battle of the Kremlin offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy travels close to front-line near Sievierodonetsk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had traveled to Lysychansk and Soledar, two cities very close to some of the most intense fighting between his country's troops and Russian forces.
Oil prices steady on doubts OPEC+ can make up Russian deficit
Oil prices were roughly unchanged on Friday, clinging to gains made in the previous session on doubts that producers belonging to OPEC+ can hike their crude output enough to make up for lost supply from Russia.