Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Appeal against Meta’s ban for ‘extremism’ launched in a Russian court, says Interfax agency
Business
05.07.2022
Appeal against Meta’s ban for ‘extremism’ launched in a Russian court, says Interfax agency
An appeal has been launched against a Moscow court ruling that banned Meta from operating in Russia on the grounds…
Ukraine war: Five things you need to know about the conflict from Monday
World
30.06.2022
Ukraine war: Five things you need to know about the conflict from Monday
1. Russian missiles hit shopping centre in central Ukraine with more than 1,000 people inside Russian troops struck a shopping centre…
Ukrainians have the right to work in Europe — but how difficult is it to find a job?
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24.06.2022
Ukrainians have the right to work in Europe — but how difficult is it to find a job?
Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war in their country have the right to live and work in the EU for up to…
Explained: Where EU leaders stand on Ukraine’s membership to the bloc
My Europe
23.06.2022
Explained: Where EU leaders stand on Ukraine’s membership to the bloc
The European Commission is this week expected to endorse granting Ukraine candidate status for EU membership. Kyiv filled out the…
How blockchain technology is supporting Ukraine and Russia by betting on virtual Russian stocks
Business
18.06.2022
How blockchain technology is supporting Ukraine and Russia by betting on virtual Russian stocks
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have proven to be a lifeline to save both the Ukrainian and Russian economies. Digital currency…
The EU says Russia’s biggest bank Sberbank will be banned from SWIFT. Here’s what it means
Business
18.06.2022
The EU says Russia’s biggest bank Sberbank will be banned from SWIFT. Here’s what it means
Russia’s largest bank will be excluded from the SWIFT payments messaging system, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced…
Like NATO, the EU has a mutual defence clause but trust appears low
My Europe
15.06.2022
Like NATO, the EU has a mutual defence clause but trust appears low
Just like NATO, the European Union has its own mutual defence clause. Yet Sweden and Finland’s decision to join the…
EU believes it’s found a way for companies to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions
Business
10.06.2022
EU believes it’s found a way for companies to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions
EU companies may be able to work around Russia’s demand to receive gas payments in roubles without breaching sanctions if…
War in Ukraine has already caused $60bn in damage. Could Russia’s frozen assets foot the bill?
Business
10.06.2022
War in Ukraine has already caused $60bn in damage. Could Russia’s frozen assets foot the bill?
The mounting economic damage to Ukraine from Russia’s ongoing bombardment has the US and its European allies speeding billions in…
Ukraine officially legalises Bitcoin and other cryptos after Zelenskyy signs new law
Business
06.06.2022
Ukraine officially legalises Bitcoin and other cryptos after Zelenskyy signs new law
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted a law officially making cryptocurrencies legal in the besieged country. The new law, which…