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Euronews Witness

Poland: Europe's defence sentinel?

The Ukraine war and uncertainty about future US funding of NATO have rekindled fears about Europe's defence. Witness reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Poland to assess the potential for a spillover of the conflict into other parts of Europe and to gauge expectations of EU and NATO allies.

Europe News

Russians celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets

Russians to celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets. Ukraine asks authorities to ban events.

Europe News

Brussels agrees to send €3bn from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Diplomats agreed the controversial plans at a meeting on Wednesday – but some say they don’t go far enough.

Ukraine

At least three dead in Russian attacks during Orthodox Easter

A woman's body was found under the rubble following Russian shelling in Kharkiv, while two people were killed by shelling in the town of Pokrovsk on Sunday.

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World News

Can Franco-German relations be rekindled over the Ukraine war?

Paris and Berlin are at loggerheads over military aid to Ukraine. But can the two European powerhouses unify behind Kyiv?

Ukraine

Russian forces executed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers: HRW report

In its analysis of footage from five incidents since December 2023, HRW said Ukrainian soldiers were "gunned down in cold blood", constituting a clear breach of the Geneva Conventions.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership

As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided".

Europe News

Ukraine expands martial law to boost defences near occupied areas

Kyiv notified the Council of Europe of changes to its martial law, in effect since February 2022.

Europe News

Ukraine army chief warns of front line pressure as US aid lags

Ukraine's army chief has warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge US aid package to reach the front lines.

Europe News

Russian forces gained partial control of Donetsk's Ocheretyne town

According to an Ukrainian spokesperson, Kyiv still has "fire control" over the invaded area.

Climate

Why was Russia caught off guard by huge floods this month?

Mass floods in Russia have thrown a spotlight on the country’s approach to managing the increasing risks it faces from climate change.

Ukraine

US secretly sent ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June.

Ukraine

Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time

Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.

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Watch: Russia strikes batter Odesa, injuring at least nine civilians

Russian strikes on Ukraine have intensified in recent months with Kyiv struggling to keep resupplying its defences.

Tech News

Russian court sentences Meta spokesman in swift trial in abstentia

A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison.

Tech News

Ukraine will need to find €4bn post-war to fix destroyed telecoms

It will take 10 years and billions of euros to repair vital infrastructure telecommunications network in Ukraine, officials say.

Ukraine

Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval

EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of committing to send Patriot systems to Kiev.

Ukraine

Large-scale Russian offensive expected soon in Ukraine: ISW

The US think tank warned Moscow's army plans to mount a sweeping offensive as weather conditions on the front improve.

Europe News

Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations

European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their assistance for Ukraine.

Sport

Euroviews. Q&A: EURO 2024 nod lifts Ukrainian spirits during Russia’s war

Euronews spoke with Ukrainian national team and Shakhtar Donetsk fullback Yukhym Konoplya about the country's recent qualification for EURO 2024, as well as the ongoing Russian invasion, and how football has been impacted by the war.

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