Now playing Next Economy Russia's economy: A balance between labour shortage and military might Russia's leadership finds itself in a peculiar dilemma – it lacks manpower to protect its borders and continue the fight in the Donbas, but it also needs to plug labour gaps if it is to sustain its war economy. 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia has shelved Ukraine peace talks over Kursk attack, Moscow says Authorities in Kyiv have refused to discuss any peace agreement with the Kremlin unless it involves the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied areas, including the Crimean peninsula. 14/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Zelenskyy says Ukraine must make 'full use' of Kursk achievements Ukraine claims its forces now control 74 communities in the Russian city of Kursk. 14/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine receives €4.2 billion from EU as part of recovery plan Meanwhile, Russia says it has thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion in the Kursk region. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Kursk incursion marks pivotal moment in Russia-Ukraine war, says ISW Ukraine’s incursion into Russia's Kursk region has now entered its sixth day. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 'Bold and brilliant': US senators support Kyiv's Kursk incursion "I think there's a case to be made that is in our national security interest, whether you're a Republican or Democrat, for Ukraine to survive and thrive," one of the senators said. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Oil and gold prices surge as tensions rise in the Middle East Crude oil and gold prices surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. While increasing demand for safe-haven assets is likely to sustain gold prices, the bullish momentum in oil markets may also persist due to concerns over undersupply. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Situation in Russia's Kursk under Ukrainian control, army chief says Russia has seen previous incursions into its territory, but the foray into the region bordering Ukraine's Sumy marks the largest attack on its soil since World War II. 13/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Putin vows to 'drive enemy' from Kursk as Zelenskyy backs incursion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. 12/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Ukraine troops reportedly gaining ground as fighting rages on in Kursk Russia appeared to acknowledge on Sunday that Ukrainian troops have driven deep into the country, saying it had hit troops and equipment around 30 kilometres from the border 11/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine continues Russia incursion as Kremlin attack kills 2 in Kyiv Ukraine continues to intensify its incursion into Russia. 11/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Russia battles thousands of Ukrainian troops in Kursk Intense battles raged over the Russian border on Saturday, after thousands of Ukrainian troops launched a large-scale incursion. 10/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia evacuates over 76,000 in Kursk region amid Ukraine incursion Over 76,000 people have been evacuated from Russia's Kursk region, the local emergency ministry said. 10/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Russia evacuates parts of Kursk region amid ongoing Ukrainian attack After Ukraine launched an incursion into Russian territory earlier this week, Moscow is making efforts to evacuate its citizens and send them humanitarian aid. 09/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News At least 11 dead in Russian strike on shopping mall in eastern Ukraine "This is another targeted attack on a crowded place, another act of terror by the Russians," Donetsk regional head Vadym Filashkin said. 09/08/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia declares federal emergency as Ukraine continues Kursk assault The announcement comes four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops crossed into Russia's Kursk region, staging an ongoing assault. 09/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region enters third day Kyiv's soldiers have advanced as much as 10 kilometres inside Russia, according to US-based think tank the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). 08/08/2024