Russia: Beeline plans new DPI system to censor internet

Russian internet and mobile provider Beeline is reportedly planning to launch a strict system to filter encrypted traffic.

Russia's dairy crisis: Consumers cut back as prices soar

Russians are cutting back on dairy products due to rising prices, according to the DairyTrader conference in Moscow.

Afghanistan earthquake: Scores killed as quake strikes Kunar province

A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck a remote, mountainous region in northeastern Afghanistan, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy announces arrest in Andriy Parubiy assassination case

The suspected gunman in the assassination of former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy has been arrested, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday.

Uman pilgrimage: Ukraine considers ban on Israeli nationals

Ukraine is considering banning Israeli and other nationals from visiting the city of Uman, in the Cherkasy region, for the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) holiday.

EU's Von der Leyen pledges support for Poland amid 'hybrid attacks'

The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has begun a tour of the EU's frontline member states to strengthen solidarity and defence.

Russia vows to continue Ukraine war, says military chief

Russian drones have targeted four power plants in Ukraine’s southern Odessa region, leaving more than 29,000 people without electricity.

Copenhagen: Night swim race draws hundreds

Copenhagen's port has hosted an unprecedented night swim, with hundreds of people taking part in a two-kilometre race through the city's canals.

Yermak: Ukraine ready for peace negotiations with Russia

Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to Ukraine's President, has told the German broadcaster DW from New York that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia.

Why is Russia withdrawing from the European Convention against torture

Russia is preparing to quit the European Convention against Torture. The convention allows international inspectors to visit Russian prisons, to document abuses and demand their elimination.

EU keeps Russia assets, demands Ukraine war reparations

Russia’s frozen assets will not be returned unless Moscow pays war reparations to Ukraine, a senior EU official has said.

Fuel shortages and rising petrol prices hit Russia after Ukraine drone attacks

Russia's ongoing fuel shortages and rising prices are a recurring problem, but this year's deficit is a direct consequence of Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's oil refineries.