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US surprise siding with Russia in Ukraine UN vote sparks concerns

The surprise US vote comes after Trump decided to start direct talks with Russia to end the war, shocking Ukraine and its allies in Europe by not including them in the initial discussions last week.

Europe News

Euronews reports on intensifying war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, fighting is intensifying near the city of Pokrovsk in the region of Donetsk. Euronews reports on the human impact of the conflict.

United Kingdom

Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country's budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Ukraine

Ukraine: The last standoff before peace?

As Ukraine enters the fourth year of war since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, fighting is raging like never before on the country’s eastern frontline.

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Zelenskyy: Kyiv to insist on special tribunal as part of peace talks

A whole host of world leaders convened in Kyiv on Monday to mark the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

France

Apparent explosion causes fire outside Russian consulate in Marseille

French media reported that firefighters were sent to the site in the southern port city after the facade of the Russian consulate was struck by two explosive devices.

Europe News

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv with €3.5 billion in fresh financial aid

Ursula von der Leyen's ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes amid US attempts to negotiate end to war bilaterally with Russia.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Is Trump Europe’s biggest economic worry of 2025?

“If you don't move forward, you fall off the bike,” is the warning from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s chief economist, Beata Javorcik.

Europe News

Putin praises Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine as 'main heroes'

The Russian president also used his video message on Sunday to pledge greater support for military personnel and new weapons and equipment for the army.

World News

Trump announces new round of Ukraine peace talks with Russia

The first round of negotiations in Riyadh on Tuesday prompted European allies to rally around Volodymyr Zelenskyy, nervous about Trump's perceived pivot to Moscow and fears that talks would take place without Ukraine's direct involvement and favour Russia.

Europe News

Man stabbed at Holocaust memorial in Berlin

A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, while an 18-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Brandenburg for planning an attack on the Israeli embassy.

EuroVerify

Fact check: What is the truth behind Trump’s claims on Ukraine?

Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Euroverify has debunked a series of false claims made by US President Donald Trump.

Europe News

Hungary emerges as main roadblock as EU tries to close ranks on Trump

The Hungarian government has asked the EU to refrain from any new initiatives that could undermine the Trump-led negotiations.

Poland

Poland jails Ukrainian national for planning arson on Russia's behalf

The 51-year-old was arrested a year ago on suspicion of planning acts of sabotage in the city of Wrocław.

Sweden

Sweden investigates new underwater cable damage in Baltic Sea

The latest in a number of infrastructure damage incidents has renewed fears of Russian sabotage in the region.

Europe News

Why Trump's big push for negotiations has put Europe on total edge

Donald Trump's push to strike a deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled Europeans and stoked fears their security will be irreparably weakened.

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia release drone footage as US envoy arrives in Kyiv

The US' special representative charged with addressing the Ukraine conflict has arrived for talks with Ukrainian officials just after Donald Trump blamed the Zelenskyy government for Russia's invasion.

Europeans' Stories

Estonia phases out Russian as a language of instruction

The Republic of Estonia is reforming its school system. Russian will gradually be phased out as a language of instruction by the year 2030. Soon all children will only be taught in Estonian – even children in the predominantly Russian-speaking areas in the North-East.

Europe News

Ukraine war: Who should get Europe's seat at the negotiating table?

European countries are insisting there can be no discussions about peace in Ukraine without the direct involvement of Ukraine and Europe as talks between Washington and Moscow have started.

Business

BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises

The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities.