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The assault, which has already left more than 100 Ukrainians dead, amounts to the largest ground war in Europe since World War II.

They say the time for picking up guitars is over, now is the time to pick up rifles.

Ukrainians are preparing for the worst after Putin launched an attack on the country.

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Russian forces are reportedly trying to take control of the Chernobyl power plant, the site of the 1986 disaster.

Here's everything we know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

UEFA officials are set to confirm removing the May 28 showpiece game from St Petersburg at an extraordinary meeting on Friday, a source told AP.

A spokesman for Russia's defence ministry said that the civilian population of Ukraine was not being threatened.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned”, NATO’s secretary-general said, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of “using force to re-write history.”

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An emergency UN Security Council meeting that was meant as an effort to de-escalate the situation became moot as it was delivered.

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Earlier, Western leaders have been united in condemnation after Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine, agreeing on sanctions to cause "massive and severe consequences" against Moscow.

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The warning comes as the region braces for further confrontation after Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions.

Greece said they fired warnings shots at Turkish ships that had refused to leave Greek waters in the Aegean Sea.

Mayor Sharon Dijksma said she was acknowledging the "dark side of our city's history".

French Health Minister Olivier Véran has described it as "an important day for sexual and reproductive health and an important day for women's health."

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Ukraine's parliament has approved a state of emergency to come into force at midnight on Wednesday into Thursday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would send troops to eastern Ukraine.

The new bill had been a campaign pledge of the country's coalition government.

The body of a migrant, ho had reportedly died days earlier, was also found on one of the ships.

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The fossil of a 170 million-year-old flying reptile known as a pterosaur has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

Climate activists on Wednesday blocked roads leading to Germany's three biggest airports.

Both Le Pen and her far-right rival, Eric Zemmour, have called for a 2016 reform that lifted the anonymity of the pledges to be overturned.

The gunman had demanded a ransom of €200 million in cryptocurrencies before he was hit by a police vehicle and arrested.

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The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

"We think we will return home soon. We don’t want to be here," one evacuee told Euronews.

American President Joe Biden announces a new round of sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks. It comes after Vladimir Putin formally recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, and Russian forces were deployed as 'peacekeepers'.

A deal on nuclear policy that would release Iran from sanctions could be reached in a matter of hours, if western powers seize the opportunity, the Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told Euronews.

The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country.

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UEFA officials are meeting to discuss whether or not the Russian city of St. Petersburg should still host this year's Champions League final, set for the end of May.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz moved to suspend the certification of Nord Stream 2 amid increased Ukraine tensions.

People in Kyiv responded in shock and fear to the news that Russia will be sending troops into Eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, some people in Donetsk celebrated the news.

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A Spanish trawler sank off the coast of Canada last week due to engine failure, the owner said. It left 21 sailors dead or missing.

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Western allies impose sanctions on Russia, as Putin gets the green light to deploy troops to breakaway republics

The European Union and the White House say they'll impose more sanctions on Russia as President Putin signs a decree to recognise two breakaway republics in east Ukraine.

The European Union and the African Union are renewing their partnership to set a common vision for 2030. Euronews and Africanews talk to European Council President, Charles Michel and Chairperson of the African Union & President of Senegal, Macky Sal...

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Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place.

The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin was ordering forces to "maintain peace" in eastern Ukraine after the Russian president formally recognised two separatist regions there, escalating tensions with the West.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has described the ongoing tensions as a "critical situation".

Italy's ambassador to Australia, Francesca Tardioli, has died after falling from a balcony in her home town.

No significant rainfall is expected for the rest of the month.