Now playing Next Russia Those evacuated from eastern Ukraine hope they can soon go home "We think we will return home soon. We don’t want to be here," one evacuee told Euronews. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next World News Biden announces sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks 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'. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next World News EU ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says Commissioner Ylva Johansson The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Donbas The fresh package of sanctions also limits Russia's access to the EU capital and financial markets. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Green News Energy prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens Oil prices surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of rebel-held regions of Ukraine on Monday evening, raising fears that a full-scale invasion was near. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Why is New York on the frontline of the Russian invasion? A war-torn town on the frontline of the Russo-Ukrainian War has changed its name to ‘New York’ in an act of defiance against the imminent threat of invasion. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next World News Russia risks losing Champions League final over Ukraine 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. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Germany Germany moves to halt pipeline approval over Ukraine tensions German Chancellor Olaf Scholz moved to suspend the certification of Nord Stream 2 amid increased Ukraine tensions. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Russian move to recognise separatists 'scary', Kyiv residents say 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. 22/02/2022
Now playing Next World News Western Allies impose sanctions on Russia Western allies impose sanctions on Russia, as Putin gets the green light to deploy troops to breakaway republics 22/02/2022
Now playing Next World News EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia 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. 21/02/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Is it safe to fly to Ukraine? Ryanair, the biggest airline to fly between Europe and Ukraine, has suspended all Ukraine flights for 14 days. 21/02/2022
Now playing Next World News EU avoids pre-emptive sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine's pleas Ukraine's foreign affairs minister has urged Brussels to apply "some sanctions" on Russia before an invasion takes place. 21/02/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Putin recognises eastern Ukrainian separatist regions 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. 21/02/2022
Now playing Next Tech News Ukraine warns of more cyberattacks on banks and state agencies One message on a hacking forum read: "lease of servers to prepare new attacks on the websites of the public sector, the banking sector and the defence sector". 21/02/2022
Now playing Next Georgia Jailed ex-Georgian leader back on hunger strike over medical treatment Jailed ex-Georgian president back on hunger strike to demand medical treatment. 21/02/2022