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Russia

Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?

A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?

Europe News

Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row

Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.

Europe News

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

Europe News

Notable Ukrainian activist injured in apparent assassination attempt

Ukrainian activist Serhii Sternenko has been injured in an attack, he said in a post on Telegram. Ukraine's Security Service said the attack was an attempted assassination involving a firearm.

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Europe News

Report: Late Ukrainian journalist's organs removed in Russia captivity

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who underwent torture and died in Russian captivity, was missing some internal organs, according to an investigation by the Forbidden Stories journalism network.

Ukraine

Mejlis leader: Kyiv was asked 'not to provoke Russia' over Crimea

Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn't fight for Crimea 11 years ago "when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired" is both disrespectful and false, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis told Euronews.

Europe News

US-Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded as Rubio skips meeting

The leadership in Washington is said to have been angered by Ukraine’s refusal to cede territory to Russia, as Kyiv reiterated once again that there are no peace talks before a complete ceasefire.

Ukraine

Return of forcefully deported children is non-negotiable, Kyiv says

Kyiv insists all Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia should be returned home "unconditionally" as it reiterated its "red lines" for any possible deal to put an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops advance into Russia’s Belgorod, Zelenskyy confirms

The Ukrainian president publicly stated for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Belgorod, making it the second incursion into Russia’s border regions since August 2024.

Israel

Israeli antisemitism forum sparks debate on Europe's right-wing ties

Stirring controversy even before its official start, this week's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem made headlines long before it took place.

The Europe Conversation

Dictators only understand language of 'power or strength', says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation.

Israel

As Israel resumes its war on Hamas, the hostages' fate remains unclear

Euronews spoke to Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas attack about their increasing concern for the 24 living hostages still held in Gaza.

World News

Belarus' opposition leader insists regime change is still possible

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that although the protest movement in Belarus has gone mostly underground, people are preparing and "will be ready" to topple the regime at first opportunity.

Ukraine

Ukrainian forces have not been encircled in Kursk, officials say

Despite recent comments by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian forces have not been encircled by Russian troops in the Kursk region or anywhere else on the frontlines.

World News

Tsikhanouskaya: Betraying Kyiv’s interests will allow another invasion

The threat of Russia attacking EU and NATO states from the territory of Belarus should be taken very seriously, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews. She says that will depend on whether Ukraine's interests are sacrificed now.

Ukraine

Will Russia agree to Washington's 30-day ceasefire proposal?

Ukraine agreed to a month-long ceasefire only if Russia abides by it, Kyiv said. Although Moscow's stance on the proposal is rather unclear, the Kremlin's demands have always been known.

Ukraine

As arms imports spike, Ukraine boosts domestic weapon production

Ukraine became the world’s largest importer of major arms from 2020 to 2024, with its imports increasing nearly a hundredfold compared to the prior five years. The country has also reformed its own arms industry, ramping up production since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Ukraine

View from Bucha: 'Peace' for Russia means no Ukrainians left

Exactly three years ago, in early March 2022, satellite images showed the first mass grave of civilians in Bucha, a town in the Kyiv region. It was on the grounds of the Church of St Andrew, where now there is the Wall of Remembrance for the civilians killed by Russian troops during the occupation.

Ukraine

Intense training draws hundreds to Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade

Euronews got rare access to one of Ukraine’s most elite units, the Third Separate Assault Brigade. At an undisclosed location in the Kyiv region, the trainees are being put into the realistic conditions of raging Russia’s invasion and tasked with planning and executing an assault.

Europe News

A truce at any price is impossible, Ukrainian widows say

“Just say thank you” is what many Ukrainians have already heard from occupying Russian soldiers. Svitlana Poltavska says this is what Russian soldiers told her as they came to her house amid beatings and searches: “Say thank you we are not touching your children. Yet.”

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