Europe News Macron returns to national stage with big words but few concrete steps In a three-hour televised interview, Emmanuel Macron made his return to the national spotlight after keeping a low profile on domestic affairs since dissolving the French parliament last year. 14/05/2025
Europe News Trump wants to hear how NATO allies plan to boost defence spending Trump insists NATO members should commit to spending at least 5% of GDP on defence, but that would require investment at an unprecedented scale. 13/05/2025
Ukraine First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy? As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy? 13/05/2025
Europe News Bulgarian boss of Russian spy circle gets 10 years in UK prison Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an "Aladdin's cave" when it was raided. 12/05/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy also wants Trump to attend proposed meeting with Putin Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he supports the US President's idea of direct talks with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on 15 May and hopes Donald Trump will be there too. 12/05/2025
EuroVerify Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on their way to Kyiv are part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign. 12/05/2025
Ukraine Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages The Russian Defence Ministry said Sunday morning that the Russian army had 'resumed' fighting after a 'ceasefire'. 11/05/2025
Europe News Ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands. 09/05/2025
Ukraine Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side? As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end? 09/05/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Kyiv as Moscow airspace blocked Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from Kyiv city centre for the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, calling the Friday parade in Moscow a “parade of fear.” 08/05/2025
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? 08/05/2025
Europe News Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies minerals deal with the US By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion. 08/05/2025
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. 07/05/2025
Slovakia Slovakia's PM slams EU over plan to end Russian gas imports by 2027 Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan. 07/05/2025
USA Biden calls Trump's approach to Russia 'modern-day appeasement' In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world's trust in the US. 07/05/2025
No Comment Ukraine and Russia exchange 410 prisoners in major wartime swap Ukraine and Russia exchanged 205 prisoners each on Tuesday in one of the largest swaps since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022. 07/05/2025
Europe News At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II. 07/05/2025
Europe News Ukrainian drone attacks force Moscow airport closure, Russia says The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II. 06/05/2025
EuroVerify Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting pope’s death Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv. 06/05/2025
Europe News Ukraine to receive 3 million shells from allies, says Zelenskyy During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed. 05/05/2025