Ukraine

Crisis at Chernobyl nuclear power station as fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces halt repairs

Crisis at Chernobyl nuclear power station as fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces halt repairs

Ukraine’s power operator has said that Russian forces have disconnected the Chernobyl nuclear power station from the main electricity grid.

March 9, 2022, 1:49 pm, GMT

Russia launches ‘full scale invasion’ of Ukraine as martial law declared

There have been multiple reports of Russian armoured vehicles and soldiers entering Ukraine from the east, as well as through…

February 24, 2022, 9:08 am, GMT

U.K. announces new sanctions on Russian banks and high net-worth individuals

Addressing the House of Commons today, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally announced a first wave of sanctions against Russia…

February 22, 2022, 4:32 pm, GMT

Russia takes step to de-escalate tensions with partial drawdown of forces

Russia has started withdrawing forces from Ukraine’s border according to Vladimir Putin and Russia's Defense Ministry.

February 15, 2022, 7:19 pm, GMT

KLM suspending flights to Ukraine as country faces increased threat of invasion

Dutch airline KLM announced Saturday that it was suspending all flights to and from Ukraine as an increasing number of…

February 13, 2022, 3:54 pm, GMT

Britain preparing to double troop presence in Eastern Europe

As part of NATO’s mission to protect countries along its eastern flank, Britain is considering to double its troop numbers.…

January 30, 2022, 10:21 am, GMT

U.S. troop presence to be increased in Poland, Romania

Joe Biden responding to reporters this week said that Poland and Romania, which are both NATO members, would be among…

January 29, 2022, 4:12 pm, GMT

European Union to offer Ukraine emergency €1.2 billion aid package

The European Union is to offer Ukraine a new financial package of grants and loans totalling 1.2 billion euros to…

January 25, 2022, 6:19 am, GMT