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Europe Today: Sánchez under pressure as Europe backs Ukraine

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives for the EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives for the EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) Copyright  AP Photo
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Europe's five leading military powers meet in Berlin to discuss support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, while US-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a widening corruption scandal.

On today's show:

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Euronews' Sasha Vakulina reports from Berlin as the leaders of Europe's five leading military powers meet to coordinate support for Ukraine, strengthen European security and discuss further sanctions against Russia.

Euronews' Méabh McMahon speaks to Wendy Sherman, the chief US negotiator behind the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, about the prospects for a lasting deal between Washington and Tehran.

Euronews' Ekbal Zein reports from Beirut on the fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon as Israel continues operations against Hezbollah despite ongoing US-Iran negotiations.

Euronews' Christina Thykjaer joins us from Madrid as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over corruption allegations involving senior figures in his Socialist Party.

Finally, we bring you the latest FIFA World Cup action after Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups, while England stumbled against Ghana and Croatia boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

When and where to watch Europe Today?

You can join Euronews’ chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews' website as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram) every weekday at 8 am Brussels time.

In just 20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as a newsletter and podcast.

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