Henry Ridgwell

Poland Embraces Fleeing Ukrainians, As Europe Faces Biggest Refugee Crisis Since 1945 

More than one-and-a-half million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since the Russian invasion, making it Europe’s fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War Two. Henry Ridgwell reports from the town of Przemysl on the Polish-Ukraine border.

Ukraine’s Women and Children Flee as Men Must Stay to Fight

United Nations appeals for $350 million as refugee crisis deepens

The Inside Story-State of the Union Episode 29

Poland Under Pressure as Over 1 Million Refugees Flee Ukraine

Over 500,000 Ukrainians entered Poland in the first week of Russia's invasion

Poland Under Pressure as 1 Million Refugees Flee Ukraine

Poland is the destination of choice for most of the people escaping Russian aggression

Despite Sanctions, Europe Continues to Bankroll Russia for Gas, Oil

European gas imports from Russia have increased since Ukraine invasion, as energy prices soar

German-Russian Museum Caught Up in Ukraine Invasion 

Site of Nazi capitulation in Berlin flies Ukrainian flag in solidarity

Nazi Surrender Museum Caught Up in Russia-Ukraine War

Site of Nazi capitulation in Berlin flies Ukrainian flag in solidarity

NATO Triggers Response Force as Russian Forces Advance on Kyiv

Following an emergency meeting Friday, NATO triggered its Response Force for the first time to defend the eastern flank of the alliance as Russian forces continue their invasion of Ukraine. Kyiv has again urged its Western allies to provide military help. More from Henry Ridgwell.

NATO Triggers Rapid Response Force as Russian Forces Advance on Kyiv   

Ukrainian president again calls on Western allies for military assistance; pro-Ukrainian protests erupt across the world   

As West Ratchets Up Economic Pain on Moscow, Will Unity Hold?

Europe is facing calls to impose immediate, tougher sanctions on Russia, following President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the separatist-held regions of Ukraine and his pledge to send in troops. Henry Ridgwell reports.

As West Ratchets Up Economic Pain on Moscow, Will Unity Hold?

Australia, Britain, Canada, EU, Japan and United States announce raft of sanctions targeting Russian lawmakers, banks and oligarchs

Poorer Nations Face 'Lost Decade' Over COVID-19 Debt Crisis, UN Warns  

Total global debt reaches highest level in 50 years as cost of borrowing soars  

Poorer Nations Face ‘Lost Decade’ Over COVID-19 Debt Crisis, UN Warns

Total global debt reaches highest level in 50 years as cost of borrowing soars

EU-Africa Summit: Vaccines, Climate Investment, Security Top Agenda

Dozens of African heads of state are in Brussels for a summit of European Union and African Union leaders, beginning Thursday. The coronavirus pandemic, investment and security are high on the agenda, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.

EU-Africa Summit: Vaccines, Climate Investment, Security Top Agenda

4 members of African Union have been suspended this year following military coups

West Skeptical of Russian Troop Withdrawal as Ukraine Diplomacy Continues

Russia reiterated Wednesday that it had begun withdrawing some troops from close to the Ukrainian border. But many Western nations said there was little evidence of a pullback – and fear an invasion of Ukraine was still imminent. Henry Ridgwell reports.

West Skeptical of Russian Troop Withdrawal as Ukraine Diplomacy Continues

As Support for NATO Grows, Has Putin Miscalculated Over Ukraine?

Several NATO states send reinforcements to Eastern Europe as public support for NATO increases

As NATO Support Strengthens, Has Putin Miscalculated Over Ukraine?

Several NATO states send reinforcements to eastern Europe as public support for NATO grows