Europe News EU intelligence centre chief: We know what Russia is doing — and how In an interview with SOL newspaper and Euronews, the head of European intelligence explained that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the way we think about and use intelligence services and argues that the EU can do more in this area — and that the 27 member states are ready to do so. 23/05/2025
Ukraine Russia is offering Ukrainian POWs to 'occupy Europe together’ Ukraine has submitted a list of POWs to Russia for a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Many Ukrainian soldiers have now spent over three years in Russian captivity, where they are often being tortured, abused and offered to "join Russian forces to then occupy Europe." 23/05/2025
Russia Report: Russian army hackers target Western aid supply to Ukraine The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks. 23/05/2025
Europe News MEP back steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout. 22/05/2025
Europe News Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin peace talks Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year. 20/05/2025
Europe News EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia. 20/05/2025
Russia Russia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after detention near Estonia The Liberian-flagged Green Admire was seized on Sunday in Russian waters after leaving a port in Estonia. 20/05/2025
Europe News 15 EU countries call for 'renewed' ties with Russia's closest allies In a joint letter led by Austria, 15 member states pitch a "renewed, targeted and joint global diplomatic outreach effort" to strengthen leverage on Russia. 19/05/2025
Europe News Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. 18/05/2025
Europe News Poland's Tusk says Russian hackers attacked ruling parties' websites Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days before the presidential election. 17/05/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russian energy and banks The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. 16/05/2025
Latvia 'Lost tourists' in the forest might be Russian spies, Latvia warns In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said Russian intelligence and security services pose the "main threat" to its national security. 15/05/2025
Europe News Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports. 15/05/2025
Germany Germany arrests three for plotting Russian 'sabotage' bomb attacks The three suspects plotted to carry out arson and explosive attacks on German freight transport systems, according to federal prosecutors. 14/05/2025
Europe News EU agrees new sanctions on Russia as Putin refuses ceasefire The new package of EU sanctions comes one day before a direct round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. 14/05/2025
Russia UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014 The Netherlands and Australia brought the case against Russia before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022. 13/05/2025
Europe News Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported. 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
Europe News Poland blames Russia for arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response. 12/05/2025
Russia Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday 11/05/2025