Russia

British Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters

The Yantar has been repeatedly tracked across European waters and is believed to be part of a Russian mission to map undersea cables.

23 January 2025

World News

French patrol plane target of Russian intimidation, minister says

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the aircraft was targeted as it monitored vessels during a NATO observation mission off Sweden,

17 January 2025

Business

BMW says luxury cars were sold to Russian buyers despite sanction

BMW Group has confirmed that it has sold more than 100 high-end cars to Russian buyers, despite EU sanctions being in place to halt the export of vehicles to Russia.

24 December 2024

Europe News

At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise

Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.

22 December 2024

Europe News

EU slaps sanctions on Russia targeting 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers

The Kremlin is using old-age, poorly kept tankers to sell its crude oil above the price cap established by Western allies.

11 December 2024

Europe in Motion

What is the role of gold in Russia’s wartime trade relations?

While Western sanctions have successfully disrupted Russia’s ability to trade in gold, the country holds a considerable influence over the production of gold in Central Asia and Africa.

9 December 2024

The Europe Conversation

NATO cyber expert says Russian interference growing across Europe

Recent interference in undersea cables in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania an example of growing cyber and hybrid interference by Russia, says NATO expert.

28 November 2024

Europe in Motion

Where does the EU stand on trading goods with Russia?

As the EU reduces its reliance on Russia, recent figures show that exports to the country have fallen by 58%, while imports have dropped by 86%, particularly for nickel and petroleum oil.

27 November 2024

Europe News

Germany plans to turn buildings into bomb shelters

The country's interior ministry said that an app would be designed for citizens to find their closest bunker.

26 November 2024

Europe News

Georgia's new parliament opens amid opposition boycott and protests

The first session of parliament on Monday was half-empty, with only the ruling Georgian Dream Party present, as no opposition parties attended.

25 November 2024

Europe News

EU foreign affairs chiefs discuss Ukraine after Biden lifts arms veto

The meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers comes a day after Russia launched another massive attack of drones and missiles against Ukraine.

18 November 2024

Europe News

EU's Josep Borrell visits Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of bloc's support

EU High Representative Josep Borrell visited Kyiv in an attempt to reassure Ukraine of the bloc’s continued support in its fight against Russia.

9 November 2024

Europe

Georgia's future is in the EU, says Prime Minister Kobakhidze

Georgians head to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections that will shape the country's future direction - whether towards the EU, or Russia's orbit.

25 October 2024

Moldova

Moldova votes yes to join the EU as president claims Moscow meddled

The first batch of preliminary results indicated the referendum on Moldova's EU future was a "no," but a last-minute spike in votes in favour from the eastern European country's diaspora won the referendum by the slimmest of margins.

21 October 2024

Europe News

EU countries greenlight €35bn loan for Ukraine using Russia's assets

Under the G7 plan, the windfall profits earned by Russia's frozen assets will be used to gradually repay a multi-billion loan for Ukraine.

9 October 2024

Europe News

EU looks to sanction Russia for election interference, disinformation

A new sanctions framework unveiled by the European Council focuses on individuals and entities who "undermine the EU's values, security, and the integrity of its member states".

8 October 2024

Economy

How Russia uses Kyrgyzstan to continue doing business with Europe

Euronews Business investigates how Russia is using Kyrgyzstan as a key third-party country to maintain trade relations with a variety of European nations.

30 September 2024

Russia

Western sanctions won't make Russians rise against Putin — Inozemtsev

"Everyone thinks just a little more, and that's it; the oligarchs will revolt, and the regime will collapse. Frankly, I can't imagine a greater naiveté," Russian economist Vladislav Inozemtsev told Euronews.

9 September 2024

Europe News

Far-right MEPs vote en masse against pro-Ukraine resolution

The statement, the first substantive business of the new European Parliament, received 495 votes in favour and 137 against.

17 July 2024

Europe News

Hungary blocks joint EU statement denouncing Russia's media ban

Der Spiegel, Le Monde and RAI are among the outlets blacklisted by Russia.

26 June 2024