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Belgium

Mark Rutte dismisses concerns about US commitment to NATO

Rutte's comments come after President Donald Trump’s 28-point proposal to end the almost four-year war in Ukraine dismayed European allies as being slanted in Russia's favour.

Russia

Putin from Moscow: If Europe wants to start a war, we are ready now

Russia is not planning to fight European countries, but if Europe starts a war, Russia is "ready right now", the Russian president said on Tuesday as he blamed the Europeans for what he described as not having a "peaceful agenda".

Poland

Poland charges Russian man with directing sabotage from Moscow region

Mikhail Mirgorodsky faces five charges, including organising and leading a criminal group and ordering threats against Ukrainians in Poland.

Russia

Russia cuts bonuses and delays death benefits for troops in Ukraine

Meanwhile, despite promises of substantial compensation, families of killed soldiers have received bizarre gifts from local authorities.

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Russia

Third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkey says

The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate.

Economy

Europe’s defence landscape: Which countries spend the most?

EU countries spent €343.2 billion on defence in 2024, with Germany and France together accounting for 44% of this total.

France

Zelenskyy rallies European support in Paris ahead of Moscow talks

The Ukrainian president met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss sanctions, security guarantees and US-backed peace negotiations while the Russian advance continues.

South Africa

South African radio host arrested over recruiting fighters for Russia

The South African government has warned people to be cautious of campaigns promoted by South African social media influencers promising jobs and study opportunities in Russia.

France

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris for Ukraine peace talks with Macron

US President Donald Trump has since played down the 28-point peace framework as a "concept" to be "fine-tuned."

Ukraine

At least one killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine

Children were among the wounded in a Russian strike on the city of Vyshhorod in Kyiv Oblast on Sunday.

Markets

Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan destabilise European bond markets?

EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine have prompted warnings that the move could push up government borrowing costs. But experts told Euronews Business that any impact on European debt markets is likely to be limited.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy pledges wholesale changes as chief of staff resigns

The Ukrainian president said he wanted to "avoid rumours and speculation" as his chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigned after an anti-corruption raid on his home and office.

Russia

Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas in meeting with Putin

The Hungarian prime minister met the Russian president in Moscow to secure more oil and gas supplies, despite EU efforts to cut Russian energy imports by 2027.

Ukraine

Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff?

Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”?

Ukraine

Ukrainian president's top aide Yermak resigns after anti-graft raid

NABU is probing a corruption scandal involving Ukraine's nuclear power company, with searches at President Zelenskyy's aide Yermak's premises.

Russia

Putin demands Kyiv withdraw forces from eastern Ukraine

The Russian president reiterated his maximalist demands over occupied areas of Ukraine, and insisted Moscow has no plans of slowing down its full-scale invasion or even negotiating with Kyiv.

12 minutes with

Former FM Kuleba: Europe's decision-making on Ukraine 'embarrassing’

Ukraine’s former foreign minister tells Euronews’ 12 Minutes With that Europe needs to "pull itself together" amid the diplomatic push for peace, saying the current 'pace of decision-making' means there "are no good times for Europe ahead."

Europe Today

Watch: Military conscription — would you be ready to answer the call?

For some of us, war still sounds like a distant threat. But if it were to come, who would be called to the front line?

Russia

Trump backs Witkoff after leak reveals he advised Moscow on peace plan

The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."

Germany

America depends on Europe, ex-US Army Europe general tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges emphasised that Ukraine's victory is crucial for US prosperity and global stability, amid concerns about reducing US military presence in Europe.

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