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'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions

The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace talks, EU foreign ministers said.

Europe News

As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality pulls them apart

The chaos unleashed by Donald Trump's tariffs has fuelled speculation of an imminent rapprochement between the European Union and China. But the cold hard facts might stand in the way.

Europe News

US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine ceasefire

Ukraine has endorsed a US ceasefire proposal, but Russia has effectively blocked it by imposing far-reaching conditions. European governments have accused Putin of dragging his feet.

Europe News

Exclusive: President Putin won't be tried for war crimes in absentia

The special tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be hosted in the Hague, the Netherlands.

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Russia

Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.

Culture news

Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity blacklisted in Russia for LGBTQ+ support

The charity has been officially designated as an "undesirable organisation." This move further escalates tensions between Russia and organisations promoting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms.

Hungary

Hungary confirms it will leave ICC as Netanyahu visits Budapest

Hungary would be the third country to withdraw from the Rome Statute, following Burundi and the Philippines.

Europe News

Vladimir Putin calls up 160,000 Russians for military service

The decree says conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30 and covers the period from April to July.

Europe News

Trump 'pissed off' at Putin for questioning Ukraine leadership

During an interview that aired on Sunday, Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs on oil coming out of Russia if he felt it hindered progress towards ending the war in Ukraine. He is set to speak to Putin in the coming week.

Europe News

EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief amid ceasefire talks

The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.

Europe News

Are spheres of influence returning to the international stage?

While the concept lost some of its relevance at the end of the Cold War, it is back in the spotlight with the return of Donald Trump and the war in Ukraine.

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

Europe News

EU leaders reject Putin's demand to halt military aid to Ukraine

Despite Putin's demand, the EU insists Ukraine should have "its own robust military and defence capabilities as an essential component."

Europe News

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's vow to stop attacking energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

Markets

European markets subdued as Israel raises tensions in the Middle East

Healthcare companies such as GSK plc and tech companies such as Siemens AG were among the top losers on European markets on Wednesday morning.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade fire after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire

Zelenskyy said Putin had effectively "rejected" an partial ceasefire proposal hours after it was agreed.

Europe Today

Watch Euronews' special coverage ahead of EU leaders' summit

Watch Europe Today, your front-row seat to the action as EU heads of state and government converge in Brussels for the European Council summit.

World News

Much remains to be agreed on Ukraine ceasefire with Putin, Trump says

The US president is set to speak to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday about a much-anticipated ceasefire proposal.

The Europe Conversation

Morawiecki: No word that comes from the Kremlin should be trusted

Former Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, points out in an interview with Euronews that the Russians have been able to break all the treaties they have concluded in the past. Therefore - says the politician - all agreements concluded with Russia must be supported by real force.

Ukraine

Trump says Putin ceasefire talks to discuss 'land and power plants'

The US president said that he would talk to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, after negotiators have pushed for Russia to back a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal.

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