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Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia begins its spring offensive

The diplomatic process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has stalled since the beginning of the Iran war, which Kyiv claims only “bolsters Russia’s confidence”.

Ukraine

Russia steps up strikes in biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, in its biggest attack in weeks. The onslaught continued into Tuesday as dozens of drones targeted the capital Kyiv during daylight.

World

French hotel group denies allegations of human trafficking in Ukraine

In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.

World News

Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates

Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US, even as Moscow gains from eased American sanctions and soaring energy prices, and Kyiv faces the potential loss of EU aid for the first time.

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Europe Today

Watch: European Council meets today. What will be discussed - and why it will be war?

Today, 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels for the European Council. The official agenda highlights competitiveness and migration, but war overshadows it all. Your reporter does not yet know exactly what they will say. But we can certainly guess what keeps them up at night.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy open to discuss drone interception expertise with Netanyahu

Ukraine’s president said he is ready for a dialogue with the Israeli prime minister on drone interceptors and Kyiv’s expertise in countering Tehran's UAVs, as the Iran war entered its third week.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy resists Druzhba, it's no different to lifting oil sanctions

Ukrainian President insists he is personally against restoring oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, suggesting that Europe either enforces sanctions on Russia or it doesn't. Hungary insists on sabotage.

Europe News

NATO leaders call on Trump to reverse Russian oil sanctions suspension

The leaders of Canada, Germany and Norway are urging Trump to rethink his suspendion of Russian oil sanctions. In comments to Euronews, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said he is "concerned" at the potential impact on Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine make rival claims on status of front line progress

US-brokered ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine were put on hold due to the growing escalation in the Middle East, which has drawn attention away from Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II.

Ukraine

Ukraine seeks return of money and valuables seized in Hungary

Kyiv is seeking help from the EU to recover money and valuables seized by Hungary last week, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ordered the government to hold cash and gold seized from a Ukrainian bank for up to 60 days amid an ongoing investigation.

Ukraine

Eleven countries ask Ukraine for help with Iran's drone warfare

Kyiv is reviewing official requests from countries neighbouring Iran, as well as from the US and European countries, which are now asking Ukraine for help with anti-drone air defence.

Europe News

Russia fires barrage of missiles at Ukraine hitting transport network

Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, striking civilian and infrastructure targets. Ukraine responded with drone attacks on Russian energy facilities.

World News

Russian strikes kill nine people across Ukraine

Zelensky called on foreign partners to respond to the brutal strikes on Ukraine, from which the international community's attention has been diverted by the war in Iran.

Culture news

Russia set to return to Venice Biennale amid fierce criticism

Even if Moscow was never formally banned from the most important contemporary art competition after its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this return - which coincides with a certain 'rehabilitation' of Russian athletes - is raising quite a few eyebrows.

Ukraine

Cheap and efficient: Why everyone wants Ukraine’s drone interceptors

Since 2022 Kyiv has developed a complex and multi-layered air defence system, which includes mobile fire groups, often using pickup trucks armed with heavy machine guns, and domestically developed interceptors.

Europe in Motion

How do Europeans want the war in Ukraine to end?

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey.

Europe News

Belgium seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in North Sea crackdown

The Belgian navy has seized a tanker suspected of busting EU sanctions on Russia, sailing under a false flag in Belgian waters. France assisted the operation, which targets Moscow's shadow oil fleet.

France

France blocks dozens of Russian media sites in propaganda crackdown

France's regulator ARCOM has ordred French internet providers to block 35 Russian media sites and dereference four streaming platforms under EU sanctions.

Europe Today

Hungary’s Ukraine pipeline claims are ‘nonsense,’ Lithuanian PM says

Speaking to Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, Lithuania’s PM Inga Ruginienė has urged EU unity as Hungary vetoes new Russia sanctions and support to Ukraine.

World News

Millions express solidarity with Ukraine on war's 4th year anniversary

In Paris, London, Zurich, Belgrade and Warsaw, demonstrations were held in support of the Ukrainian people.