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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."

23/04/2021

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.

19/04/2021

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.

17/04/2021

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.

06/04/2021

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.

05/04/2021

Russia

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

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

01/04/2021

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.

01/04/2021

USA

President Joe Biden invites Putin and Xi to climate talks

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

26/03/2021

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.

22/03/2021

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".

26/02/2021

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.

18/02/2021

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.

11/02/2021

Russia

Russia warns against unauthorised Navalny protests on Valentine's Day

Russia's Interior Ministry has warned citizens they could face criminal sanctions if they participate in planned demonstrations on Valentine's Day.

11/02/2021

Europe News

'A predictable mistake': MEPs slam Borrell over Moscow trip

MEPs dubbed the trip, which came days after the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, "a predictable mistake", "ill-advised", "ill-executed" and "a complete disaster".

09/02/2021

Russia

Navalny supporters urged to protest in courtyards to avoid police

Supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are being urged to rally from residential courtyards to avoid a police crackdown.

09/02/2021

Europe News

EU's foreign affairs chief urged to quit after Moscow 'humiliation'

"Russia showed everything possible to humiliate the EU’s highest diplomat," said Estonian MEP Riho Terras

08/02/2021

Russia

Russia does not want constructive dialogue with Europe, says Borrell

"We will discuss these issues with my fellow EU foreign ministers. As ever, it will be for member states to decide the next steps, and yes, these could include sanctions. "

07/02/2021

World News

EU rejects Russia's move to expel European diplomats: Borrell

"I reject the allegations that these diplomats were performing activities incompatible with their role as diplomats," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Euronews of Russia's move to expel European diplomats.

05/02/2021

Europe News

Borrell: EU-Russia ties at 'lowest' ebb but no new Navalny sanctions

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell's visit to Moscow comes in a week that saw Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny jailed for nearly three years.

04/02/2021

Russia

Euroviews. Russians will look to EU's Borrell for stance on Navalny furore | View

Philippe Dam, from Human Rights Watch, on what EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell must tell Russia on his visit to Moscow this week.

03/02/2021