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Russia 'evacuates' area around major nuclear plant in Ukraine

Russia 'evacuates' area around major nuclear plant in Ukraine

Hundreds of civilians on Sunday fled Ukrainian territories under Russian control as part of an “evacuation” ahead of what’s feared to be intense fighting around an area home to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant.

Russia hits Ukraine with huge barrage of Iranian-made drones

Russia hits Ukraine with huge barrage of Iranian-made drones

Russia hammered Ukraine with a new barrage of missiles and drones in the early hours of Monday morning, as Moscow gears up to celebrate victory over the Nazis in World War II.

Spy hunt or witch hunt? Ukrainians fear the two are merging

Spy hunt or witch hunt? Ukrainians fear the two are merging

KYIV — From the glass cage in a Kyiv courtroom, Roman Dudin professed his innocence loudly.

Get out of Russia while you still can, ex-oligarch warns Western energy giants

Get out of Russia while you still can, ex-oligarch warns Western energy giants

A new law that allows Russia to seize foreign-owned energy assets should be a final warning to Western firms to cut their losses and leave the market for good, one of the country’s most prominent exiled businessmen has cautioned.

European Union looks to dedicate €1 billion to howitzer shells for Ukraine

European Union looks to dedicate €1 billion to howitzer shells for Ukraine

BRUSSELS — In a new blueprint for military support to Ukraine, the European Union will propose that €1 billion should be specifically dedicated to ammunition, particularly 155mm artillery shells, according to a document seen by POLITICO.

Ukraine’s Drone Academy is in session

Ukraine’s Drone Academy is in session

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Western firms say they’re quitting Russia. Where’s the proof?

Western firms say they’re quitting Russia. Where’s the proof?

BERLIN — In an earlier life as a reporter in Moscow, I once knocked on the door of an apartment listed as the home address of the boss of company that, our year-long investigation showed, was involved in an elaborate scheme to siphon billions of dollars out of Russia’s state railways through rigged tenders.

Putin accuses NATO of participating in Ukraine conflict

Putin accuses NATO of participating in Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday accused NATO of actively participating in the war in Ukraine and working to dissolve his country.

Russian nuclear fuel: The habit Europe just can't break

Russian nuclear fuel: The habit Europe just can't break

Europe is on track to kick its addiction to Russian fossil fuels, but can't seem to replicate that success with nuclear energy a year into the Ukraine war.

365 days of war in Ukraine — by the numbers

365 days of war in Ukraine — by the numbers

Russia's year-long war in Ukraine has led to thousands of casualties, millions of refugees and billions of dollars in damages to the country’s economy, environment and infrastructure.

You ain’t no middleman: EU and NATO slam China’s bid to be a Ukraine peacemaker

You ain’t no middleman: EU and NATO slam China’s bid to be a Ukraine peacemaker

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Russians hunting property in Finland hit a new wall of suspicion

Russians hunting property in Finland hit a new wall of suspicion

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Europe's uphill battle to confiscate Russian assets

Europe's uphill battle to confiscate Russian assets

The European Commission is exploring legal options to confiscate Russian state and private assets as a way to pay for Ukraine's reconstruction, according to a document seen by POLITICO.

President of largest rail union predicts congressional intervention after ‘no’ vote

President of largest rail union predicts congressional intervention after ‘no’ vote

“Something’s gotta happen by then, otherwise we’ll all walk,” Ferguson said.

Sweden and Denmark say Nord Stream pipeline blasts were deliberate attacks

Sweden and Denmark say Nord Stream pipeline blasts were deliberate attacks

Sweden and Denmark on Tuesday said blasts on two Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea were acts of sabotage, although neither country was ready to identify the culprit.