Copenhagen night swim: Race highlights city's 'blue spaces'

Copenhagen's port has hosted an unprecedented night swim, with hundreds of people taking part in a two-kilometre race through the city's canals.

Ukraine ready for peace talks, says Yermak

Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to Ukraine's President, has told the German broadcaster DW from New York that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia.

Russia to quit European Anti-Torture Convention: What it means for prisoners

Russia is preparing to quit the European Convention against Torture. The convention allows international inspectors to visit Russian prisons, to document abuses and demand their elimination.

EU to keep frozen Russian assets until Ukraine reparations paid

Russia’s frozen assets will not be returned unless Moscow pays war reparations to Ukraine, a senior EU official has said.

Russia fuel crisis: Ukrainian drone attacks cause nationwide petrol shortages

Russia's ongoing fuel shortages and rising prices are a recurring problem, but this year's deficit is a direct consequence of Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's oil refineries.

Zelenskyy's team to meet Trump officials in New York for Russia peace talks

Members of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's team are to meet representatives of the Donald Trump administration in New York on Friday, 29 August, in an attempt to find a solution to the war with Russia, according to AFP.

Russian jailed for 15 years over Ukraine donation

A Russian man has been sentenced to 15 years for treason by a Moscow court after he donated $500 to a Ukrainian charity.

US renewable energy investments fall dramatically amid policy uncertainty

US renewable energy investments have plummeted this year as developers react to policy changes from the White House, a new report says.

Russian MPs: Citizens must save for pensions

Russians should start personally saving for retirement between the ages of 35 and 40 because the state cannot guarantee adequate payments, a Moscow regional parliament member has said.

Russia to quit European anti-torture pact

Russia's government has formally proposed to President Vladimir Putin that the country withdraw from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, a document signed by the country in 1996.

Germany vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine, says finance minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin must be aware that Germany's support for Ukraine is unwavering, German Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday.

Houthi attacks on Israel: Airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, Sanaa

Six people were killed and 86 injured in Israeli airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Sunday, Reuters reports. The Houthi health ministry later confirmed the death toll.