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War in Ukraine: The Russians leaving Russia for Finland

At Vaalimaa, Finland's border crossing with Russia - 120 miles east of Helsinki - buses and cars stop for passport and customs checks. These aren't Ukrainians, they're Russians, and although the flow isn't heavy, it is constant.

Latest Europe

Gas prices in Europe smash previous day’s record

Energy costs surge to an all-time high on Ukraine-related supply fears

Russia claims responsibility for Kiev TV tower strike

Ukraine claims at least five people died as a result of the assault

Putin slams West’s ‘empire of lies’

Russia’s president has criticized the West as the country faces a new massive wave of sanctions

​Putin’s desperate bid for quick victory ​

Fears are rising that an increasingly desperate Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops to seize Kyiv within the next 24 hours — by any means necessary.

Bank of Russia responds to Western threats

The regulator pledges to protect the nation’s economy

Ukraine’s Defenders Hold Kyiv, Battle for Kharkiv After Night of Russian Attacks

Russian forces face fierce resistance as Ukraine arms volunteers to help nation’s defense and Western economic measures against Moscow mount

Ordinary Ukrainians Rally to Defend Homeland From Russia

Thousands of civilian fighters volunteer their service, including many from abroad, as authorities distribute rifles and others assemble Molotov cocktails and coordinate support

‘Final review’ of Russia’s relations with West now possible – former president

Dmitry Medvedev has dubbed European organizations “meaningless almshouses”

Zelenskyy government: What happens if Kyiv falls? What would a government in exile look like?

Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv, Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides. (Feb. 25)" data-c-credit="AP

Russian State Media Bolster Putin’s Narrative for Ukraine Invasion

Outlets amplify claims that Kyiv is the aggressor and that Russia is acting to protect its security

Street Battles Rage in Kyiv as Russia Presses Assault

President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Ukrainians to keep fighting

Biden orders more aid to Ukraine

The package would include $350mn in military assistance

Russia Ukraine updates: Attack on Kyiv has begun, citizens taking up weapons, significant city captured

The Russian defence ministry has claimed it has overtaken a Ukrainian city that has a population of more than 150,000 people.

If the West doesn’t awaken, this is a moment our world could change forever

The West looks impotent as Russia marches into Ukraine and if the likes of the US, UK and Australia fail to stand up, there’s no going back.

Putin recognizes rebel eastern Ukrainian regions as independent, undercutting peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday evening that he would recognize the independence of two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine tensions: Biden agrees in principle to summit with Putin

US President Joe Biden has agreed "in principle" to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine.

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