After Greece, can the EU remain the world’s most popular club?
Greece may only represent a fraction of Europe’s economy. But in everything else that can’t be easily measured by the IMF or ECB, it represents to much more.
The Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko – reportedly murdered in Kiev – turned up alive and well at a news conference in Ukraine. The Ukranian security services said the murder had been staged to expose Russian agents in their country. Mr Babchenko’s wife was not ‘in’ on the subterfuge – she’d said her husband was shot in…
Greece may only represent a fraction of Europe’s economy. But in everything else that can’t be easily measured by the IMF or ECB, it represents to much more.
As Russia’s President Putin arrives in Crimea, people at the Victory Day parade in Donetsk are still weighing up where their allegiances lie.
There is one question burning on everyone’s lips: where is President Viktor Yanukovych? Lindsey Hilsum, international editor, brings this live from Ukraine.
The EU flag may hang listlessly outside buildings in Europe. But anti-government protesters in Ukraine carry it to the frontline like a medieval standard.
The crisis in Kiev has turned uglier. The revolution has bedded in for the long winter. It will test Europe’s resolve and diplomatic touch – but will Brussels be up to the challenge?