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Polish man charged with spying for Russia at EU parliament

"The suspect’s activities were in line with Russian information warfare activities aimed at weakening the position of Poland within the EU and in the international arena." a spokesman for Poland’s security services said on Thursday.

Russia

U.S. risks going down same path as Soviet Union, warns Putin

Putin also criticised European, U.S. criticism of police crackdown on protesters in Russia and Belarus as hypocritical.

Europe News

Lukashenko is 'turning Belarus into the North Korea of Europe'

"Lukashenko is turning my country into the North Korea of Europe: non-transparent, unpredictable and dangerous."

Iceland

What is the Arctic Council and what does it want?

Everyone wants a piece of the Arctic as the ice melts and valuable new resources are exposed. Can the Arctic Council prevent a new war for influence in the polar north?

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Russia

Lavrov, Blinken set for showdown over Arctic, Ukraine at summit

The U.S. Secretary of State and Russia's foreign minister will meet ahead of a proposed summit between President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.

Russia

EU summons Russia envoy after Moscow sanctions 8 European officials

President of the EU Parliament David Sassoli and Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová were among the eight officials Russia sanctioned.

Europe News

Brussels will respond to Russian aggression, says EU's Borrell

Josep Borrell was speaking to MEPs on Wednesday, during a debate on Russia and its "provocations".

Czech Republic

Czech president 'casts doubt over' Russian involvement in deadly blast

The statement came just over a week after the Czech government said it suspected that two Russian agents were behind the deadly explosion at an ammunition factory.

Russia

Euroviews. In Europe, information is a battleground and Russia is winning | View

"A major poll, released last week by GLOBSEC, found that citizens in these neighbouring countries are more likely than not to see Russia as the world’s leading military power, as well as a victim of western machinations."

Czech Republic

Czech Republic excludes Russian energy giant from nuclear tender

Prague has excluded `Russian energy giant Rosatom from a multibillion-euro tender amid a diplomatic row with Moscow.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomatic staff for 'spying'

Czech security services said the 18 staffers, who have been given 48 hours to pack their bags, were "clearly" identified as Russian military spies in connection with a massive explosion that took place in the country in 2014.

Russia

Doctors of Kremlin critic Navalny arrested over prison protest

Navalny's health appears to be deteriorating during his time in a Russian penal colony.

Ukraine

EU very worried over Russian military activity near Ukraine's border

Kyiv has accused Russia of massing troops on its northern and eastern borders and in the Crimean peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014.

Russia

Alexei Navalny 'now weighs just 85kg' after harsh prison treatment

Those representing the Kremlin critic have warned that his condition is deteriorating.

World News

Navy captain in Italian spy scandal 'was desperate for extra cash'

His €3,000 a month salary was not enough to support his family of six.

USA

President Joe Biden invites Putin and Xi to climate talks

The session will test Biden’s pledge to make climate change a priority.

Russia

Euroviews. You can't appease Russia. The EU mustn't lose its values trying | View

Europe needs a two-track strategy on Russia: offer a helping hand to the growing numbers of discontented Russians and be ready to confront the Kremlin with resolve and systematically punishing its aggressions, argues Rostislav Valvoda.

Europe News

New EU sanctions on Russia 'are a missed chance to fix relations'

Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's long-time envoy to the EU, believes any sort of "unilateral restrictive measures are illegitimate by definition".

Europe News

EU is 'ready to impose new sanctions' against Russia over Navalny

Diplomatic sources have told Euronews they are hoping for a breakthrough next week.

Belarus

MEPs raise safety concerns over a new nuclear plant in Belarus

Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, which built the plant, has rejected claims the Astravets facility is unsafe, saying the design conforms to the highest international standards.