Germany and Austria take step towards gas rationing
Craig TaylorGermany and Austria have both issued gas supply warnings as a payments row with Russia escalates. BBC News – Europe
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Ukraine war: Russia to curb Kyiv assault as peace talks progress
Moscow says it will “drastically reduce” operations around the capital, Kyiv, as well as Chernihiv. BBC News – Europe
Russia transfers thousands of Mariupol civilians to its territory
Ukraine condemns Russia’s alleged “deportation” of many civilians from devastated Mariupol. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv
Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. BBC News – Europe
Simon Coveney’s visit to Belfast interrupted by security alert
A van was reportedly hijacked and driven to the venue, and a controlled explosion has since been carried out. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv
Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again. BBC News – Europe