EU grants Ukraine candidate status in ‘historic moment’
The move, which also sees Moldova being granted candidate status, kick-starts the EU's most ambitious expansion since it welcomed Eastern European states after the Cold War.
G-7 to exert more pressure on Russia: US official
According to an official, Group of Seven leaders will discuss at their upcoming summit how to cut their dependence on Russian energy and Russia’s revenues from energy exports.
Balinese hoteliers host Ukrainian refugee family
Plagued by fear and anxiety, families like that of the 36-year-old Hanna Liubychenko and her two daughters, have found temporary peace in Bali.
Jokowi set to visit Ukraine, Russia
Like many countries, Indonesia has sought to maintain a neutral position on the war and has called for a peaceful resolution to the months-long armed conflict.
Putin pushes for stronger ties with Brics nations amid unprecedented sanctions
The barrage of Western sanctions against Moscow has pushed Mr Putin to seek new markets and strengthen ties with countries in Africa and Asia.
Ukraine on course for EU candidacy at summit, EU says
After several days of internal European Union discussions on the candidacy, no opposition among the 27 member states has surfaced, three diplomats have reported.
Europe may shift back to coal as Russia turns down gas flows
Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands have all signalled that coal-fired power plants could help see the continent through a crisis that has sent gas prices surging.
Ukraine and the birth of a new Europe
The move to invite Ukraine to join the European Union is politically significant for not just the country.
Russia’s war in Ukraine could last years, NATO’s Stoltenberg says
Adding that the supply of weaponry to Ukrainian troops would increase the chance of liberating Donbas, the Secretary General said, “we must not let up in supporting Ukraine”.
Ukraine pleads for more weapons to counter Russia
Leaders of Germany, France and Italy are expected to visit Kyiv on Thursday.