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Hungary

Orban lets NATO troops into Hungary but bans weapons passage to Kyiv

Hungary's foreign minister Péter Szijjártó had previously told Euronews that Budapest would not accept additional NATO troops on its soil.

Denmark

Denmark to hold referendum on joining EU common defence policy

Denmark will boost its defence spending and hold a referendum on joining the EU common defence policy amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Hot air balloons with Ukrainian flags fly over Vilnius in series of events

Ukrainian flags flew high above Vilnius on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning as hot air balloon enthusiasts took to the skies well ahead of the start of the ballooning season to show support to the country attacked by Russia.

World News

Russia's Vladimir Putin is 'totally isolated', says former Finnish PM

The former Prime Minister of Finland says the West’s raft of sanctions has totally isolated Russia on the world stage.

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Europe News

EU and NATO 'rising to the challenge' of Russian aggression

The US Ambassador to NATO told Euronews only Putin can stop this war.

Finland

MPs in Finland mull petition for a referendum on joining NATO

A recent poll shows a surge in support for NATO in Finland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Tech News

Ukraine warns of more cyberattacks on banks and state agencies

One message on a hacking forum read: "lease of servers to prepare new attacks on the websites of the public sector, the banking sector and the defence sector".

My Europe Series

How do you join NATO and how close is Ukraine to becoming a member?

NATO members said in 2008 that Ukraine could join the alliance in the future but despite becoming a closer partner, experts say the country is a long way away from becoming a member.

Ukraine

Putin to oversee military drills as tensions mount over Ukraine

Russia announced massive drills of its nuclear forces on Friday as tensions with the West mount over its buildup of some 150,000 troops on Ukraine's border.

Ukraine

NATO accuses Russia of trying to 'stage pretext' to invade Ukraine

Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine and Ukrainian forces accused each other of unprovoked shelling on Thursday.

Ukraine

US says 'more Russian forces, not fewer' at the Ukrainian border

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said there were not yet signs of de-escalation over Ukraine.

Russia

Scepticism over Russian claim that troops are leaving Ukraine border

NATO's chief said there was no evidence and the UK's PM said the latest intelligence was "still not encouraging", after Russia claimed its troops were pulling back from Ukraine's border.

Denmark

Denmark may allow US troops on its soil, pact in the works

PM Frederiksen said that "the exact shape that this collaboration will take has not yet been defined" but could include the deployment of US troops and military equipment in the country.

Ukraine

UK and Russia ministers clash amid drive to ease Ukraine tensions

Visiting Moscow, the UK's foreign minister called on Russia to"desist from threats" over Ukraine, while her Russian counterpart rejected Western "moralising" as a "road to nowhere".

My Europe Series

Ukraine crisis: What is Russia's problem with NATO?

We take a closer look at Moscow's demands regarding the transatlantic military alliance.

Ukraine

Majorities across EU 'think Russia will invade Ukraine', reveals poll

A majority of people in six out of seven EU countries surveyed thought a Russian invasion of Ukraine would happen in 2022.

Ukraine

'No-one wants more war': Mother's appeal from eastern Ukraine

Galina Dzjucik, who's had no news of her son Viktor since 2017, says the conflict between Russian-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army has been personally devastating.

World News

UK and Germany sending more troops to NATO's eastern flank

Germany is sending 350 troops to the NATO eFP battle group in Lithuania, while the UK will send an additional 350 units to Poland.

Norway

Jens Stoltenberg to become next governor of Norway's central bank

The NATO Secretary-General is set to take over the role in December.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Ukraine crisis, energy fears and nuclear labelled green

Here are the key stories occupying minds in Brussels this week.