Kremlin: Four Ukraine regions will be incorporated into Russia on Sept 30

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the ceremony at the Kremlin and deliver a speech, with separatist officials of the four Ukrainian regions in attendance.

UK's Liz Truss defends 'controversial' plan amid economy worries

The Prime Minister says her government has to take urgent and decisive action, including "difficult decisions", to get the British economy moving.

Russia targets US as fourth Nord Stream leak detected off Sweden

Russian Foreign Ministry says Washington's intelligence agencies have "full control" over the waters around Denmark and Sweden, where the leaks occurred.

Erdogan voices displeasure over Russia-backed referenda in Ukraine

In a wide-ranging interview with a local broadcaster, Türkiye's President Erdogan says US decision to lift arms embargo on Greek Cypriot administration will not go unanswered and vows to take all steps to protect Turkish Cypriots.

Live blog: EU proposes eighth batch of sanctions against Russia

Ukraine calls on the West to increase military aid as authorities in four Moscow-held regions declare victory in annexation votes, with the conflict entering its 217th day.

Czechs in thousands demand govt's resignation at Prague rally

Protesters criticised the Czech government on a number of issues, including supporting the European Union's sanctions against Russia, and dismissed as insufficient the government’s help for households and businesses affected by soaring energy prices.

Erdogan, Zelenskyy discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict over phone

Russia, Ukraine can reach a deal on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant through Turkish mediation, Türkiye's President Erdogan tells his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy.

Belgium anti-terror raids turn deadly

The operation, which was launched against a suspected extreme-right group, raided a dozen addresses around the northern city of Antwerp.

'A disastrous year': Swiss glaciers melt away at record rate

Swiss glaciers set a grim record in 2022, with three cubic kilometres of ice — or three trillion litres of water — melting away.

Can Putin’s ‘partial mobilisation’ achieve Russian objectives in Ukraine?

Experts say several other countries have also mobilised reserves during past engagements when wars lasted longer than expected.

Sabotage suspicion grows stronger after Nord Stream blast reports

Seismologists record two "massive releases of energy" shortly before leaks in the Russia-Europe gas pipelines, with the EU foreign policy chief pointing to "a deliberate act".

Russia paves way to annex parts of Ukraine after 'sham' referendums

Kremlin-installed authorities in four Ukrainian regions under Russian control claim victory in annexation votes, drawing global outrage, as Moscow warns it could use nuclear weapons to defend its territories.