Russia

A Ukrainian unit had to retreat under Russian fire. Its captain stayed and died protecting his troops

EU clarifies how companies can legally pay for Russian gas without breaching sanctions

Schools across Poland strained as they struggle to cope with influx of Ukrainian refugee students

Wheat importers in Asia scramble for supplies after Indian export ban

EU cuts forecast for economic growth as fallout from war in Ukraine widens

Putin appears to back off threats as Sweden and Finland prepare to join NATO

McDonald’s to sell its Russian business over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

Lawyer charged with lying to FBI in Russia probe faces trial

Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas as Russia focuses its efforts on eastern provinces

‘Neutral’ Europe recedes as NATO set to expand

Ukraine cheers war-time Eurovision victory of Kalush Orchestra

Finland, Sweden move closer to seeking NATO membership

G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

Russians withdraw from city of Kharkiv, says Ukraine, as forces batter the country’s east

Talks with Russia on freeing Azovstal defenders very complex, says Zelensky

Sweden sets out benefits of NATO as membership bid looms, Turkey objects

Evening Update: Extreme intoxication can be used as a defence for violent crime, Supreme Court of Canada rules

Ukraine releases video of destroyed pontoon bridge and military vehicles

Finland is prepared in case Russia cuts off gas supply, emergency committee says

Barclays warns of sub-parity euro, 5 percentage point GDP hit if Russia turns off gas taps