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Europe's week: Russian oil ban dominates the agenda in Brussels

An embargo on Russian oil imports would be considered the most radical and consequential step taken by the bloc in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Exclusive: Poland's PM on Ukraine war and 'short-sighted' EU states

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Mateusz Morawiecki criticised "short-sighted" EU countries dependent on Russian energy.

Europe Decoded

Kremlin-backed media are evading EU ban on content, says report

The Disinformation Situation Center says Russian state broadcasters are still able to disseminate materials to EU users on social media.

Europe News

Russia planning victory parade in Mariupol, Ukraine says

Dead bodies and debris are being hastily cleaned from the streets of Mariupol ahead of a Russian victory parade, Ukraine's intelligence service has said.

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Brussels proposes to stop Russian oil imports by the end of the year

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen has unveiled a proposal that would give EU countries until the end of the year to phase out imports of Russian oil.

Ukraine

Russia wants to 'break us down' with missile attacks, says Ukraine

"Another night in Ukraine, another barrage of Russian missiles raining down on peaceful Ukrainian cities," said foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Russia

Russia accuses Israel of supporting neo-Nazism in Ukraine

The comments come just one day after Sergei Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood".

Sport

UEFA imposes more sanctions on Russian teams over war in Ukraine

Portugal will now replace Russia at the Women's European Championships this summer.

Germany

Germany and India sign €10 billion green development deal

Berlin is seeking New Delhi's support for the tough Western stance towards Russia over its war in Ukraine, but Narendra Modi still refrains from criticising Moscow.

Europe News

Where is Transnistria and why does it matter?

Three explosions rocked the pro-Russia breakaway region this week, targeting two radio towers that broadcast in Russian, sparking fears it could be dragged into the war in Ukraine.

Russia

Russia makes last-minute bond payment to avoid default

Russia staved off a default on its debt by making a last-minute payment using its precious dollar reserves sitting outside the country, US Treasury officials said.

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Military vehicles roll through Moscow city center ahead of V-Day parade rehearsal

On Thursday evening, the centre of Moscow was filled with a wide array of military vehicles, which were seen driving toward Red Square for the first night training of the traditional Victory Day parade, which will be held on May 9th.

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Ukrainians urge EU to stop buying Russian oil, gas

Ukrainian citizens demonstrated in front of the European Council building in Brussels on Friday to call on the European Union to stop buying Russian oil and gas.

My Europe Series

'It will get worse': Euro inflation adds to Lithuania's economic woes

A refugee crisis on the border with Belarus, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences of sanctions against its neighbours all conspire to create a sense of economic uncertainty in the small Baltic nation.

Russia

UN key players urge accountability for Russian atrocities in Ukraine

The meeting brought together prosecutors and human rights lawyers, and was convened by Albania and France.

Ukraine

Explosions rock Kyiv after UN chief meeting, Guterres safe

At least two explosions were reported in the Ukrainian capital shortly after a meeting between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

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Vladimir Putin holds talks with Antonio Guterres

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Why the rouble has recovered despite Western sanctions

Russia's national currency appears to have defied international sanctions. But the rebound is highly misleading.

Russia

Russia's Gazprom suspends supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

State-owned Gazprom is insisting that all payments are made in Russian rubles.

Tech News

Meta and TikTok fined by Russian courts over LGBT+ content

The tech giants have been fined millions of rubles for allowing LGBT "propaganda" on their platforms.