The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Russia's invasion of Ukraine fuels a refugee crisis that could help Putin win the war

The international focus of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been on its conventional military operations. While they’re important, that’s only one element of Russia’s plan.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2022

Packers to play in London during 2022 regular season

The wait is over for fans in the UK and Europe: The Packers will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the 2022 regular season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 28, 2022

Who is Europe’s ‘last dictator’ Alexander Lukashenko?

Belarusian strongman and Soviet throwback has ruled since 1994, forging close ties with Russia while brutally cracking down on his political opponents

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Lung disease symptoms as UK death rates are one of highest in Europe

Lung disease is one of the top three killers in Scotland with one in five people diagnosed with a lung conditions at some point in their lives.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022

Slovenia's PM Jansa supports speedier EU membership process for Ukraine

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Monday expressed "full support" for a speedier European Union membership procedure for Ukraine, responding to a call for support by his Ukranian counterpart.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

All about the impact of the Ukraine crisis on share prices, energy and inflation

BusinessLive looks at the economic fallout of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions

Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2022

Freezing weather and border bottlenecks as Ukrainians flee war

Poland sought to ease passage into the European Union on Monday for around quarter of a million Ukrainians waiting at European border crossings in freezing conditions after fleeing the Russian invasion of their country.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Sports bodies move further to isolate and condemn Russia

Sports bodies across Europe have moved to further isolate and condemn Russia following its invasion of Ukraine by refusing to host or play against teams from the country

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Russia sanctions snarl flights, compound airline industry woes

Airlines are bracing for potentially lengthy blockages of key east-west flight corridors after the European Union and Moscow issued tit-for-tat airspace bans and Washington did not rule out similar action in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Petrol prices hit new record high at £1.50 a litre as drivers urged not to panic buy

Russian aggression means the cost of filling up is increasing in response to fears of an oil shortage in European countries - it marks the fifth record high in a week

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022